Louisiana is full of twists and turns and hidden places—do you know them all? Here at Only in Louisiana, we recently discovered a few of our favorite hidden places and are excited to share them with you. A special thank you to photographer Nikki Myatt Chisolm of Creole Closeup for some of her special photos for this post on mysterious hidden places in Louisiana!
- Jim Bowies Relay Station, Enterprise, LA
facebook.com/creolecloseup Even though this place burned down a little while ago, it’s still got a great place in people’s hearts. It was once one of the most unique attractions in Louisiana.
facebook.com/creolecloseup Editor’s note: This attraction has closed.The Cedar Cross Chapel at Jim Bowie’s was simply beautiful.
Visit the Jim Bowies Relay Station Facebook page to learn more. 3642 LA-124, Enterprise, LA 71425, USA
- Kiroli Park, West Monroe, LA
facebook.com/creolecloseup This hidden Monroe treasure is perfect for spring mornings.
Facebook.com / Kiroli Park These tulips are simply gorgeous! Spring is the perfect time to visit Kiroli Park, one of the most secret places in Louisiana.
Read our full coverage on Kiroli Park to learn more. 820 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
- Nicholas Cage’s Tomb, New Orleans, LA
flickr.com/photos/emmandevin This is Nicholas Cage’s future tomb…strange I know. Cage purchased two burial plots in New Orleans’ Cemetery No. 1 and had this built for his own future burial. 425 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
- Chauvin Sculpture Garden & Art, outside of Thibodaux, LA
facebook.com/Chauvin-Sculpture-Garden This beautiful garden is an amazing surprise.
facebook.com/Chauvin-Sculpture-Garden It’s simply breathtaking.
Read our full coverage on Chauvin Sculpture Garden & Art to learn more. 5337 Bayouside Dr, Chauvin, LA 70344, USA
- Mer Rouge Fire Department Mural, Mer Rouge, LA
facebook.com/creolecloseup A mural outside a fire department is such a little surprise in this small town. 209 N 18th St, Mer Rouge, LA 71261, USA
- St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, St. Martinville, LA
Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church Known as the “Mother Church of the Acadians”, this beautiful church has been around since 1785 and is one of the most beautiful secret places in Louisiana.
Viva Yoyis/Google The interior of the church is truly amazing.
Visit the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church website to learn more.
- Unionville General Store, Lincoln Parish
facebook.com/creolecloseup This old general store was established in 1853. Although it’s no longer in operation, you can still see it and read the historical marker on the property.
Visit the Unionville General Store webpage to learn more. Dubach, LA 71235, USA
- Cadeville Masonic Lodge , southwest Ouachita Parish
facebook.com/creolecloseup This old lodge is such a hidden gem and one of the most mysterious hidden places in Louisiana.
Visit the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation Facebook page to learn more. Cadeville, LA 71292, USA
- Abita Mystery House, Abita, LA
facebook.com/Abita-Mystery-House With mystery right in the title, this little museum is chock full of fun and interesting things making it one of the most unique attractions in Louisiana.
Read our full coverage on the Abita Mystery House to learn more. 22275 LA-36, Abita Springs, LA 70420, USA
- Lake D’Arbonne State Park, Farmerville, LA
facebook.com/creolecloseup This state park is an underrated park that offers so much in terms of beauty and recreation. With 655 acres, there’s plenty to explore, numerous hiking trails, a large lake, and camping.
Read our full coverage on Lake D’Arbonne State Park to learn more. 3628 Evergreen Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241, USA
Did you know about all of these mysterious hidden places in Louisiana? Which one is your favorite? Are there any others that you would add? Let us know in the comment section!
facebook.com/creolecloseup
Even though this place burned down a little while ago, it’s still got a great place in people’s hearts. It was once one of the most unique attractions in Louisiana.
Editor’s note: This attraction has closed.The Cedar Cross Chapel at Jim Bowie’s was simply beautiful.
Visit the Jim Bowies Relay Station Facebook page to learn more.
3642 LA-124, Enterprise, LA 71425, USA
This hidden Monroe treasure is perfect for spring mornings.
Facebook.com / Kiroli Park
These tulips are simply gorgeous! Spring is the perfect time to visit Kiroli Park, one of the most secret places in Louisiana.
Read our full coverage on Kiroli Park to learn more.
820 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
flickr.com/photos/emmandevin
This is Nicholas Cage’s future tomb…strange I know. Cage purchased two burial plots in New Orleans’ Cemetery No. 1 and had this built for his own future burial.
425 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
facebook.com/Chauvin-Sculpture-Garden
This beautiful garden is an amazing surprise.
It’s simply breathtaking.
Read our full coverage on Chauvin Sculpture Garden & Art to learn more.
5337 Bayouside Dr, Chauvin, LA 70344, USA
A mural outside a fire department is such a little surprise in this small town.
209 N 18th St, Mer Rouge, LA 71261, USA
Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church
Known as the “Mother Church of the Acadians”, this beautiful church has been around since 1785 and is one of the most beautiful secret places in Louisiana.
Viva Yoyis/Google
The interior of the church is truly amazing.
Visit the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church website to learn more.
This old general store was established in 1853. Although it’s no longer in operation, you can still see it and read the historical marker on the property.
Visit the Unionville General Store webpage to learn more.
Dubach, LA 71235, USA
This old lodge is such a hidden gem and one of the most mysterious hidden places in Louisiana.
Visit the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation Facebook page to learn more.
Cadeville, LA 71292, USA
facebook.com/Abita-Mystery-House
With mystery right in the title, this little museum is chock full of fun and interesting things making it one of the most unique attractions in Louisiana.
Read our full coverage on the Abita Mystery House to learn more.
22275 LA-36, Abita Springs, LA 70420, USA
This state park is an underrated park that offers so much in terms of beauty and recreation. With 655 acres, there’s plenty to explore, numerous hiking trails, a large lake, and camping.
Read our full coverage on Lake D’Arbonne State Park to learn more.
3628 Evergreen Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241, USA
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Mysterious Hidden Places In Louisiana September 14, 2021 Melissa M. What are some other secret places in Louisiana? Secret places and hidden gems can be found throughout every corner of the state. Some of these places can be found in our article, These 7 Hidden Places Are Louisiana’s Best Kept Secrets. Read to find out more about locations like Louisiana Castle, Briarwood, Holly Beach, and more. What is one of the most bizarre cemeteries in Louisiana? If you enjoy bizarre, spooky places, you must visit the St. Roch Cemetery in New Orleans. Here you will find a Gothic-style chapel amidst the tombs. Inside the chapel, you’ll find a small room with gifts people have left, including some incredibly strange items. There have also been reports of a mysterious hooded figure as well as a dog. What are some of the most unique attractions in Louisiana? There certainly are plenty of unique attractions around the state! Among the weirdest places in Lousiana are the Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum in Haughton, the Abandoned Six Flags Amusement Park in New Orleans, and National Hansen’s Disease Museum in Carville.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Mysterious Hidden Places In Louisiana
September 14, 2021
Melissa M.
What are some other secret places in Louisiana? Secret places and hidden gems can be found throughout every corner of the state. Some of these places can be found in our article, These 7 Hidden Places Are Louisiana’s Best Kept Secrets. Read to find out more about locations like Louisiana Castle, Briarwood, Holly Beach, and more. What is one of the most bizarre cemeteries in Louisiana? If you enjoy bizarre, spooky places, you must visit the St. Roch Cemetery in New Orleans. Here you will find a Gothic-style chapel amidst the tombs. Inside the chapel, you’ll find a small room with gifts people have left, including some incredibly strange items. There have also been reports of a mysterious hooded figure as well as a dog. What are some of the most unique attractions in Louisiana? There certainly are plenty of unique attractions around the state! Among the weirdest places in Lousiana are the Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum in Haughton, the Abandoned Six Flags Amusement Park in New Orleans, and National Hansen’s Disease Museum in Carville.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Secret places and hidden gems can be found throughout every corner of the state. Some of these places can be found in our article, These 7 Hidden Places Are Louisiana’s Best Kept Secrets. Read to find out more about locations like Louisiana Castle, Briarwood, Holly Beach, and more.
What is one of the most bizarre cemeteries in Louisiana?
If you enjoy bizarre, spooky places, you must visit the St. Roch Cemetery in New Orleans. Here you will find a Gothic-style chapel amidst the tombs. Inside the chapel, you’ll find a small room with gifts people have left, including some incredibly strange items. There have also been reports of a mysterious hooded figure as well as a dog.
What are some of the most unique attractions in Louisiana?
There certainly are plenty of unique attractions around the state! Among the weirdest places in Lousiana are the Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum in Haughton, the Abandoned Six Flags Amusement Park in New Orleans, and National Hansen’s Disease Museum in Carville.
