Best Main Streets in Louisiana

Our friends at Only in Louisiana are always coming up with wonderful and cool trivia facts  about our beloved Bayou State, and we are happy to pass that along to you, fellow Louisianians!

There are many beautiful little towns and communities in our state, and so it is hard to pick a 'Best', but the following have been deemed exceptional, for their unique and picturesque Main Streets. Enjoy, and tell us what YOUR favorite is!

Natchitoches - Home of the annual Christmas Festival of Lights, and a winner of the Great American Main Street Award.

New Roads - Great fishing on the river, and outstanding antique stores downtown, and on Main St.

Opelousas - Louisiana's oldest city, and home of great Zydeco music!

Minden - Old time charm in a town that hasn't changed much over the last couple of decades

Morgan City - Close to New Orleans, but still has that small town feel

Abbeville - Many historic buildings downtown, and some are even on the National Historic Register

Eunice - Prairie Cajun Capital of the World, and home of the World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cookoff

Springhill - Classic and historic downtown that remains true to it's Louisiana roots

St Martinville - Home of the world famous Evangeline Oak

Columbia - Louisiana Art and Folk festival is a huge draw for this tiny picturesque town

Thibodaux - A vibrant art and food scene, and close to New Orleans

Denham Springs - Beautiful antique and art galleries make up the historic Main Street area

Donaldsonville - Small town charm, and the former Capital city of Louisiana