Known As “The Gateway To Cajun Country”, The Small Town Of Henderson, Louisiana Is Surrounded By Natural Beauty

If you ever want to get a true taste of what life in Louisiana is like, then you need to make your way down to Cajun Country. This area in southern Louisiana is just overflowing with beautiful scenery, delicious food, and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Depending on what direction you're coming from, you'll have a few different introductions to Cajun Country and if you're coming from the east, then you'll pass through Henderson, Louisiana. Don't miss the opportunity to check out this tiny but mighty town, it's worth stopping for.

The Atchafalaya Basin area is full of charming little towns that are just overflowing with Cajun Country culture, but few can compare to Henderson, Louisiana.

Often overshadowed by its nearby town, Breaux Bridge, Henderson has a population of just under 2,000 and is surrounded by natural beauty.

Of course, no visit to Cajun Country is complete without checking out the Atchafalaya and surrounding bayous, swamps, and marshes.

McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours offers several boat tours that will show you a side of Louisiana like you've never seen before.

These tours give you a front-row seat to view these wetlands...and we truly mean a front-row seat! Alligators are always the star of the show on these tours, and while gator sightings are never guaranteed.... the odds are in your favor.

This is one animal you do not want to boop the snoot. Leave the booping to the professionals.

For a more fast-paced tour, airboats are the way to go.

Airboats require very little water surface to traverse, so you can head into areas that the traditional swamp boats cannot access. These tours are so fun, we'd honestly recommend taking both types of tours so you can get the full experience.

Speaking of wildlife... Henderson is home to Prehistoric Park, a unique dinosaur-themed park that's full of prehistoric beasts around every corner.

These larger-than-life replicas are unbelievably realistic, and if you've got a dinosaur lover in your squad, then you need to pay this place a visit.

Of course, all of that exploring is bound to work up an appetite.

Keep the waterfront views going with a meal at Pat's Fisherman's Wharf

Pat's boasts an authentic Cajun menu that will awaken your tastebuds to this unique style of cooking. Make sure you get some crawfish, you're in the Crawfish Capital of the World!

Ok, so the Crawfish Capital of the World is technically next door in Breaux Bridge... But you're close!

If you want to turn this day trip into a weekend getaway, Camp Margaritaville is the ultimate destination.

Formally known as Cajun Palms, Camp Margaritaville is like a tropical destination planted smack dab in the middle of Cajun Country.

Multiple swimming pools, mini golf, and water slides are just a few of the amenities you'll find at this awesome resort.

Are you ready to start your Cajun vacation? Tell us about it in the comments below!