The Thibodaux center is about the area of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and the area of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
With exciting events all year long, you may want to plan your trip accordingly so you can experience the tight-knit culture of Thibodaux. The town's Art Walk event downtown is traditionally held at the end of September. Each May, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 52 holds its Mud Bug Boil-Off featuring the Southern crawfish delicacy. Boogie on the Bayou, an outdoor concert for the entire family, takes place in June. Big Boy's Main Street Cookoff, another local celebration of Cajun cuisine, is held each November.
When you visit Thibodaux in the late winter through spring, you'll enjoy pleasant weather without the heat that summer brings. However, you may also notice higher hotel prices during this popular tourist season. Summer and fall offer lower prices, but also carry a risk of hurricanes in this region. Winter is a great time for low prices, comfortable weather, and diminished crowds.
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Thibodaux is a 2-star property with a convenient location and special discount rates for AAA members, AARP members, and seniors. Guests here enjoy free parking, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a saltwater outdoor pool, a business center, and available laundry services. Accommodations include in-room coffee and tea makers, flat-screen TVs with cable, and daily housekeeping. This non-smoking property also offers available suites and rooms with Jacuzzi tubs.
Hampton Inn & Suites Thibodaux is a centrally located 2.5-star hotel with great guest discounts available. You will find special rates for AAA members, AARP members, seniors, and government employees. All guest rooms and suites are appointed with free wireless internet, a mini fridge, a microwave, a 37-inch TV with cable, and a comfortable bed. Amenities at this hotel also include a business center with free printing, guest laundry with available valet, valet parking, a pool, and a fitness center.
Executive Thibodaux New Orleans Hotel is a 2.5-star property located near the university and within walking distance of the Thibodaux Civic Center, shops, and dining. Amenities here include free high-speed internet, an outdoor pool, a flat-screen TV with cable, mini fridge, microwave, available copy and fax services, a meeting room, free parking including large vehicle parking, guest laundry, and multilingual staff.
Best Western Plus Houma Inn is a 2.5-star hotel about 8 miles from Thibodaux in nearby Gray. This property was constructed in 2001 and renovated in 2014. Accommodations include an in-room hair dryer, coffee maker, mini fridge, microwave, flat-screen TV with premium cable and HBO, and high-speed internet. Guests at this non-smoking property also enjoy full breakfast, a complimentary happy hour with free beer each day, guest laundry, free parking, a 24-hour business center, and 24-hour fitness center.
The Jean LaFitte National Historical Park and Preserve offers a glimpse into this region's traditional Acadian culture and the Mississippi River Delta's natural beauty. At this site, you can explore the wetlands, visit the location of 1815's Battle of New Orleans, and view the exhibits at six separate cultural centers on the park's grounds. This park is also the site of a Cajun music jam every Monday night. Guides here provide daily walking tours of downtown Thibodaux. On Tuesdays, visit the historic site for French language conversation, card games, and coffee.
Laurel Valley Village features a traditional country store that is still in operation on the site of the largest surviving 19th century sugar plantation. Guests can view antique tools, the original schoolhouse, and much more. At the Bayou Country Children's Museum, kids can enjoy Cajun-themed interactive exhibits including a real full-size sugar harvester, toss beads from a Mardi Gras float, and play on a replica shrimp boat while learning about the region's unique history and culture.
Foodies will love strolling through the town's iconic fresh markets highlighting the best local ingredients. The traditional Cajun Bourgeois Meat Market offers fresh meats, jerky, and gourmet cheese. Adams Fruit Market and Barbecue and Holly Marie's Seafood Market are also local favorites.
Speaking of shopping, bargain hunters will love sifting through the treasures for sale at Cedar Chest Boutique. You'll find outstanding prices on clothing, shoes, toys, and household items at this classic small-town thrift store.
Established in 2011, Mudbug Brewery is named for the traditional Cajun crawfish dish. Visit the taprooms to taste your choice of eight locally inspired beers.
Nicholls University is the home of the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building, which explores and celebrates southern Louisiana's traditional wooden boats. You'll find artifacts, photos, and oral accounts and have the opportunity to take a course on building a boat with the university's resident boat builders.
Aspiring chefs and home cooks alike can take classes on preparing traditional Cajun cuisine at the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. You'll also find affordable family-friendly cooking events designed to foster an appreciation for local flavors.
When the weather cooperates, spend a fun day in Peltier Park. This community location features nine baseball and softball fields, jogging trails, a covered picnic area, tennis courts, and a children's playground.
Wherever you plan to stay in Thibodaux, get ready for an experience like no other. Visiting here provides a unique exploration of Cajun culture.
Below are reviews of the city of Thibodaux, LA from an actual visitor's perspective.
There is a large selection of restaurants and stores.
Perfect in every way!
Thibodaux is a nice place.
Love Thibodaux. Friendly, quaint college town with wonderful food.
It was so friendly and everything was so convenient and beautiful.
I like that you can get to everything pretty easily.
Love the clean city and the beautiful antebellum homes in the area!
Friendly people and great food!
It's a very pretty city