Small towns are often amazing hidden gems. What they lack in size they make up for in charm and beauty. New Iberia is just that—a lovely hidden gem filled with charm and natural beauty. Let’s take a look at what makes this town so special, shall we?
Located about 30 miles southeast of Lafayette, New Iberia, nicknamed the Queen City of the Bayou Teche, was founded in 1779.
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New Iberia has a rich history of Native American, French, and Spanish influence.
steeleman204/Flickr It’s an old soul with many stories to tell.
There’s a lot to do in this little town.
New Iberia Main Street/Facebook Follow the Bayou Teche along Main Street’s historic district. 71 historical buildings are dotted along the three-quarter-mile-long street. Enjoy beautiful architecture, antique shops, museums, art shops, restaurants and more on this scenic walk.
You can take a stroll through Rip Van Winkle Gardens, located on the banks of Lake Peigneur.
Rebecca W./Yelp With 20 acres of beautiful gardens to explore, you can also grab a bite to eat at Jefferson Cafe.
New Iberia is also home to the oldest rice mill in the country, the Konrico Rice Mill.
SSchoon/Trip Advisor Take a tour through the old rice mill and see how the rice gets packaged, and learn the history of how it all began.
Antique Roseville is another beautiful site.
Antiques Roseville/Facebook More than 100 varieties of roses are planted around the home and near the pond. The grounds are so beautiful it’s become a popular location to get married.
Shadows on the Teche is a beautiful must-see site.
Natalie Maynor/Flickr Built in 1834 for sugar planter David Weeks, you can take a tour the Greek revival style plantation and learn about the history of this antebellum mansion.
You can also tour the grounds of the plantation.
Wikimedia Commons You’ll want to stay here forever.
What other small towns are natural beauties? Let us know in the comments below.
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It’s an old soul with many stories to tell.
New Iberia Main Street/Facebook
Follow the Bayou Teche along Main Street’s historic district. 71 historical buildings are dotted along the three-quarter-mile-long street. Enjoy beautiful architecture, antique shops, museums, art shops, restaurants and more on this scenic walk.
Rebecca W./Yelp
With 20 acres of beautiful gardens to explore, you can also grab a bite to eat at Jefferson Cafe.
SSchoon/Trip Advisor
Take a tour through the old rice mill and see how the rice gets packaged, and learn the history of how it all began.
Antiques Roseville/Facebook
More than 100 varieties of roses are planted around the home and near the pond. The grounds are so beautiful it’s become a popular location to get married.
Natalie Maynor/Flickr
Built in 1834 for sugar planter David Weeks, you can take a tour the Greek revival style plantation and learn about the history of this antebellum mansion.
Wikimedia Commons
You’ll want to stay here forever.
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