3 Best Sights in Side Trips from New Orleans, Louisiana

Part music store and part Cajun accordion workshop, proprietor Marc Savoy's factory turns out about five specialty accordions a month for people around the world. On Saturday mornings, from 9 am until noon, accordionists and other instrumentalists head here for a Cajun jam session that has been attracting musicians from across the region for 40 years. Chairs are set up as well for those who just want to stop by and enjoy the music.

This museum, in a former railroad depot, contains modest exhibits on Cajun culture, including music and Mardi Gras celebrations.

Part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, this impressive center has well-executed exhibits tracing the history and culture of the Prairie Acadians, whose lore and customs differ from those of the Bayou Acadians south of Lafayette. Food, crafts, music, dancing, cooking demonstrations, language classes, and ranger talks are held on Saturdays.