Sightseeing Sunday: Weird Things to Do in Louisiana
Looking for weird things to do in Louisiana? We’ve been collecting roadside oddities, oversized objects, offbeat attractions, and stops that make you wonder how one small town became the self-proclaimed “Frog Capital of the World.”
Fun Facts About Louisiana
Louisiana is the only U.S. state divided into parishes instead of counties.
Rayne — the “Frog Capital of the World” and one of the stops on this list — is also home to the only known U.S. cemetery facing north-south.
The Tabasco Sauce patent, filed in 1870, was one of the first patents ever issued in Louisiana.
Louisiana’s state capitol in Baton Rouge is the tallest state capitol building in the U.S., at 450 feet.
Louisiana brings Cajun country charm and quirky roadside stops — the Tabasco factory, the world’s tallest cross, and a town full of giant frogs. Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site — assuming one exists, since sometimes that’s half the adventure.
Unique Attractions & Weird Things to Do in Louisiana
Weird Roadside & Oddities
Haughton
World’s Tallest Cross – Located at Church of the Cross, 700 US-80.
New Orleans
Museum of Death – Macabre collection of death-related artifacts and exhibits.
Rayne
Huge Frog Statue – One of many giant frog sculptures throughout the self-proclaimed “Frog Capital of the World.” Located at 1264 LA-35.
Factory Tours & Behind-the-Scenes
Avery Island
Tabasco Company Factory Tour – See how the iconic hot sauce is made on the pepper plantation.
Plan Your Louisiana Road Trip
We’re always adding new weird things to do in Louisiana to this list, so check back for more roadside attractions, quirky museums, oversized oddities, and future road trip discoveries.
Where to next? Check out our Mississippi roadside attractions guide for more Southern strange, browse our complete roadside attractions by state guide, get tips for traveling with pets, or head back to the Right At The Light homepage.
Interactive Map: Weird Roadside Stops We’re Tracking
This map includes weird roadside attractions, big-rig friendly stops, and places still on our running road trip list across the country.