Have you ever driven west to pay a visit to New Iberia? This unique town outside of Lafayette is truly the epicenter of some of the most beautiful places in the entire state of Louisiana. Take a tour of the incredible beauty of this special village.

Explore the beauty of this town that is nestled along Bayou Teche, about two hours southeast from Lafayette.
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The drive from New Orleans takes about 2 hours and will lead you across this beautiful Bayou Teche bridge. It's a beautiful journey.
The town is known for many amazing sites and sounds, like this photo of "Shadows on the Teche,"one of the most beautiful and old plantation homes in the area.
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It's a gorgeous place to spend the day exploring. There is a great tour where you can learn about the full history of this place.
There are also a number of really beautiful historic homes from the late 19th century that dot the town.
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The mansions are amazing and all the more so since the town really isn't very big.
Right outside of the town is the legendary Tabasco Factory and nearby Jungle Gardens.
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This pagoda which contains a historic statue is just one of the reasons why it's such a valued and lovely place in Louisiana--truly one of our state's most amazing treasures.

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The Evangeline theater is another classic landmark of the town, and it has been kept up in the old style.
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There are many stories and tales of shows happening at this theater in the past.
But what makes New Iberia truly unique is its incredible quirkiness, for example this roman statue found in the middle of the town.
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The sculpture of Hadrian came to the town via Rome, Paris, and New Orleans, and now is still one display.
This grotto in New Iberia is yet another unique site, a beautiful spot to reflect and unwind.
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There are so many small little sites like this around the town it will really amaze you.
But perhaps more than anything else, this town is known for its incredible dedication to great Southern cooking of all kinds.
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So of course before you end your visit to this great town, make sure you stop by Moore's.

Have you ever visited this town? What do you think was the most unique aspect of it? Let us know what it was like for you in the comments below! We love to hear your thoughts and feedback!

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