The publicly open Tabasco Museum

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Avery Island is technically not a town but still has all the characteristics needed for a cozy vacation. This salt dome in Iberia Parish is best known as the birthplace of Tabasco sauce, one of the world’s favorite condiments. To this end, people from all over flock to the TABASCO Factory for their detailed tours, showcasing the distillery museum, production line, and aging cellar. With more than 150 years of history, it is full of interesting information, and also offers sauces, items, and souvenirs to take back. If you want to bring more than just an item, book a cooking class at the Tabasco Restaurant 1868. From local dishes to exquisite recipes mixed with the tangy hot sauce, it is a great way to experience the culture.

Hand in hand with Avery Island’s Tabasco fiasco, the community is also a wellspring of wildlife preservation. Animal lovers can spend the day at Jungle Gardens, a bird sanctuary created by the Tabasco inventor’s son. The site boasts 170 acres of pristine gardens home to oak, bamboo, wisteria, and palms. Keep your eyes open to spot animals like the snowy egret which come here en masse for summer nesting. Put it together and Avery Island offers a secluded environment for a short trip in Louisiana.

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