Lockport
Visit Lockport in Lafourche Parish
Lockport is a historic town in Lafourche Parish located along Bayou Lafourche, with roots dating back to the early 1800s. Originally known as Longueville, the community developed after landowners donated property for the construction of a canal connecting nearby waterways and improving transportation and trade. Completed in 1847, the canal brought prosperity to the area, and a series of locks were later built where the canal met Bayou Lafourche, allowing boats to safely pass between water levels.
The town eventually became known as “Lockport” in reference to these canal locks, which played a key role in the area’s early economy and growth. Today, Lockport retains its small-town charm while honoring its rich history as a vital waterway hub in Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou region.
Visit the Bayou Lafourche Folklife & Heritage Museum to learn more about the history of the town and step outside to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding canals and swamps by visiting the Lockport Elevated Boardwalk. A major highlight of the town the Krewe of Apollo established in 1963. Every year, crowds gather from all over to see the one-of-a-kind handmade floats designed to a specific theme. The parade rolls on the Saturday before Mardi Gras Day.
Looking for food? Stamp off another stop on the Cajun Bayou Food Trail with a visit to Kajun Twist & Grill!
Explore Towns In Louisiana's Cajun Bayou
Lafourche Parish
The communities in Louisiana's Cajun Bayou are centered along Bayou Lafourche, our signature waterway. They reveal themselves through their unapologetic Cajun culture and unpolished, unspoiled beauty. Spend a little time up and down the Bayou, and get to know our culture.
Thibodaux
From its beginnings as a trading post to the flourishing parish seat it is today, Thibodaux is home to Nicholls State University, including iconic Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. View unique architecture in the downtown area and explore the culture at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center.
Raceland
Situated up the Bayou, Raceland is the home of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Visitor's Center. It is home to the oldest complete sugar mill in the United States. You'll also find some of the most popular festivals like La Fete Des Vieux Temps and Louisiana Swamp Stomp in this town.
Lockport
Lockport was named for the canal locks that helped connect Bayou Lafourche to New Orleans, aiding shipping in the 1800’s. Lockport features our Cajun Bayou’s only elevated wetlands boardwalk, a 440 foot winding trail through the beautiful scenic settings of nature surrounding Bayou Lafourche. It is also home to the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building and Bayou Folklife Museum.
Larose
Located on Bayou Lafourche, and intersecting with the Intracoastal Waterway, Larose is the host city for one of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou’s biggest festivals, the French Food Festival held every October at the Larose Civic Center which also hosts the Cajun Heritage Festival and many others.
Cut Off
Named after a shortcut canal built in 1857 to connect Bayou Lafourche to New Orleans. Cut Off has a French Cajun past which exudes culture. You'll notice plenty of shrimp boats in the bayou in this area.
Golden Meadow
Golden Meadow is your destination for all fishing endeavors. Some of the best fishing in Louisiana can be found in Golden Meadow with its access to Louisiana’s marsh and then into the Gulf of Mexico. This small town also hosts four Mardi Gras parades each year and is home to the Golden Meadow-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo.
Leeville
Leeville is know as a world-class fishing spot. Fishermen come from all over the world for the catches of a life time. The fishing pier offers a great spot right on the water for all ages to try their hand at catching fish.
Galliano
Now deep in the heart of the Cajun Bayou culture, spend some time with world renown Cajun Creole chef, Alzina Toups. Also considered an industrial hub of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou, Galliano is home to the largest offshore company in Lafourche Parish, Edison Chouest Offshore and LOOP, the Louisiana Offshore Oil Platform.
Fourchon
Port Fourchon sits at the mouth of Bayou Lafourche, where it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Located at the end of Highway 1 in Louisiana, Port Fourchon is in the center of one of the richest and most progressive industrial areas in the Gulf region. In addition, it is a commercial and recreational fishing mecca, a unique area for recreation and ecotourism, a hot spot for research on coastal restoration and marsh creation methods, and a shining example of how industry and environment can coexist successfully.
