New Iberia Attractions
In New Iberia you can visit the magnificent pre-war villa "Shadows on the Teche", and then continue to Avery Island, where the famous Tabasco sauce is mixed (guided tours) and the Rip van Winkle Gardens with their superabundance of tropical plants.
New Iberia (pop. 32,000) was settled by French Acadians who fled Nova Scotia, Spaniards joined them in 1779 and called the settlement Nueva Iberia.
New Iberia (pop. 32,000) was settled by French Acadians who fled Nova Scotia, Spaniards joined them in 1779 and called the settlement Nueva Iberia.
Konrico Rice Mill
The Konrico Rice Mill in New Iberia still uses turn of the century equipment to process their rice.
Konrico Rice Mill
307 Ann Street
New Iberia, LA 70560-4719
United States
307 Ann Street
New Iberia, LA 70560-4719
United States
Phone 1 (337) 364-7242
Fax 1 (337) 365-5806
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island
The Rip Van Winkle Gardens near New Iberia features 25 acres of landscaped scenic gardens, with sculptures surrounding the Joseph Jefferson home. The 1870 home is detailed in Steamboat Gothic and Moorish architectural styles.
Rip Van Winkle Gardens
5505 Rip Van Winkle Road
New Iberia, LA 70560-8167
United States
5505 Rip Van Winkle Road
New Iberia, LA 70560-8167
United States
Phone 1 (337) 359-8525
Fax 1 (337) 359-8526
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Shadows-on-the-Teche
Shadows-on-the-Teche in New Iberia is an historic house that tells the story of a 19th century Louisiana plantation. The story is best told through a collection of original family photos, letters and documents. The gardens are filled with azaleas, camellias and live oaks.
Shadows-on-the-Teche
317 East Main Street
New Iberia, LA 70560-3728
United States
317 East Main Street
New Iberia, LA 70560-3728
United States
Phone 1 (337) 369-6446
Fax 1 (337) 365-5213
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
