Atchafalaya National Heritage Area | America's French Foreign Country

The Great Lazy River

The Atchafalaya is Culture, Tourism, Nature
and So Much More!

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Welcome to the Atchafalaya

It’s not a swamp. It’s a whole new country!

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It’s so big - and full!

Birding, Biking, Paddling, Camping, Hunting,
Fishing, Golf and Tree Tagging!

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To infinity, and beyond!

The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Stretches far...
Well into the Gulf of Mexico!

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National Heritage Area

Welcome to the Atchafalaya

In the heart of Louisiana lies a vast natural wonder with a storied past. Welcome to America’s largest freshwater swamp: the Atchafalaya River Basin. From upland forests, to Cypress/Tupelo swamps, to an active land-building river delta, the Atchafalaya has lots to see. How you explore America’s Foreign Country…that’s up to you!

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Action In the Swamp

Events Calendar

Meetings, festivals, tours through the marsh and much more can be found here...
below are the ones coming up next!

Thibodaux Firemen's Fair

Enjoy a variety of pay-one-price rides, delicious Cajun food, a live auction, the annual firemen's parade, 5K run, a raffle with an opportunity to win big prizes, and plenty of entertainment!

May 01, 2025

1101 Tiger Drive, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301

3rd Annual Swamp Pop Festival

May 02, 2025

7540 Hwy 182 E Morgan City, LA 70380 United States

Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival

Each year, on the first full weekend in May, our small, friendly town bursts into a frenzy of fun and excitement as we pay homage to the crawfish in a 3-day celebration. The Crawfish Festival draws 30,000-35,000 paid attendees into the park for food, fun,

May 02, 2025

1290 Rees Street Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

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What’s Inside!

Our website is packed with information to help you schedule school tours, learn about the wetlands, or find out more about the cultures of Louisiana. Below are just some of the great things we invite you to investigate...