Houma

Culture4.5/5

Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum

This Houma museum traces bayou life through interactive displays and a mural. You can feed turtles from the bridge beside a partly submerged alligator statue.

Culture4.5/5

Southdown Plantation & Museum

This plantation museum centers on a restored mansion with exhibits on local history. Several rooms function more like local history museums than period recreations.

Landmark4.5/5

Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge

This Houma wildlife refuge has a groomed nature trail through swamp habitat. Look for reptiles, frogs and flowers that change with the season.

Landmark4.7/5

Bayou Terrebonne Distillers

Louisiana distillery with a tasting bar, where the cocktails are made only with spirits produced on site.

Landmark3/5

Market at the Marina

Farmers market in Houma.

Culture4.9/5

St Francis de Sales Cathedral

Houma's Neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral has stained-glass windows, with people gathering beneath them for Mass and prayer.

Culture4.9/5

Terrebonne Parish Library - Main Library

Main library in Houma with a children's center for kids to play.

Landmark4.3/5

Bayou Country Sports Park

Houma sports park with soccer fields, ball fields and a children's splash area.

Landmark4.5/5

Mandalay Nature Trail

Marsh trail through bottomland woods, ending at a deck over the water. Birds and frogs call beneath orb-weaver webs strung across the trees.

Landmark4.6/5

Downtown Marina

Houma's marina pairs a long dock with a waterfront playground and walking paths. Barges pass close by, with pelicans along the water.

Culture4.9/5

Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild

Local-art gallery in Houma, with work by area artists and subjects drawn from the region. Free art classes bring people in to make their own.

Eat$$$4.4/5

The Shack

Crawfish leads at this Houma seafood restaurant. A soft-shell crab po’boy holds a whole deep-fried crab in the sandwich.

Eat$$$4.5/5

Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse Houma

This Houma barbecue restaurant serves ribs, brisket and pulled pork, with music playing inside.

Eat$$$4.5/5

Abear's Cafe | Cajun

Eat$$4.6/5

Mr. Po-Boy

Eat$$$4.2/5

Copeland's of New Orleans

Eat$$4.6/5

Sweet Envy Bakeshop & Cafe

Houma cafe and bakeshop with coffee, milk tea, waffles and brownies. Drinks can be customized, including avocado milk tea.

Eat$$$4.4/5

Cajun Critters

Houma seafood restaurant serving shrimp, crawfish and gumbo, with an outdoor patio beside a playground.

Stay$$4.4/5

Comfort Inn & Suites Houma

Comfort Inn & Suites Houma in Houma offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, baths, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, refrigerators, microwaves, showers, and TVs. Each room includes a sofa bed and seating area. Guests enjoy a fitness centre, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lift, 24-hour front desk, and business area. Free on-site private parking is available. An American breakfast is provided by the property, highly appreciated by guests. Located 72 km from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center (4.5 km), Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild (3.4 km), and Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum (3.7 km).

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Candlewood Suites Houma by IHG

Candlewood Suites Houma by IHG in Houma offers air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, sofa, and TV, ensuring a pleasant stay. Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a lounge, minimarket, and barbecue facilities, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and entertainment. Located 6 km from Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center and 73 km from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as A Cajun Man Swamp Cruise and Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum. Highly rated by guests for its excellent facilities and services.

Stay$$$$4.1/5

Courtyard by Marriott Houma

Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, streaming services, and work desks. Additional comforts include tea and coffee makers, refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs. The family-friendly restaurant offers American, Cajun Creole, and full English/Irish breakfasts. Guests can enjoy dinner and cocktails in a welcoming atmosphere. The hotel provides a saltwater swimming pool, indoor pool, fitness centre, and hot tub. Outdoor seating areas and a lounge offer relaxing spaces. Located in Houma, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center and 72 km from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Nearby attractions include Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild and A Cajun Man Swamp Cruise.

Stay$$$4.25/5

Hampton Inn Houma

Hampton Inn Houma in Houma offers family rooms with free WiFi, a fitness room, and a lift. Guests enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and a continental, American, buffet, or full English/Irish breakfast. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness room. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, tea and coffee maker, and shower. Located 5 km from Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center and 73 km from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Nearby attractions include Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum and Amelia Belle Casino. Highly rated by guests for its excellent service and comfortable accommodations.

Stay$$$3.45/5

Quality Inn & Suites Houma

Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, refrigerators, work desks, free toiletries, microwaves, bath or showers, and TVs. Additional amenities include sofa beds and sofas. Guests enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, lounge, lift, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, child-friendly buffet, business area, outdoor seating, and barbecue facilities. A continental and American buffet breakfast is served with warm dishes, juice, fresh pastries, and fruits. Located in Houma, the hotel is 6 km from Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 3.2 km from Cajun Tours & Cruises, and 73 km from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Nearby attractions include Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum and A Cajun Man Swamp Cruise.

Stay3.4/5

Best Western Houma Inn

Best Western Houma Inn in Gray offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, refrigerator, and spa bath. Guests can enjoy a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a lounge, business area, and electric vehicle charging station. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. Guests appreciate the quality and variety of the breakfast offerings. Located 72 km from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center (14 km) and Amelia Belle Casino (36 km). Free on-site private parking is available.

Stay4.3/5

Homewood Suites by Hilton Houma

This extended-stay hotel has kitchen-equipped rooms and a lobby with indoor and outdoor sitting areas. A basketball hoop stands by the pool.