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Main St. | New Iberia Wat Thammarattanaram point is PJ Allain’s Waterfront & Sculpture Mon 8AM-5PM. Community supported (337) 369-6446 Garden. Waterproof maps are available. urban food farm focused on pesticide- Buddhist Temple ShadowsOnTheTeche.org 7913 Champa Ave. | Broussard free, bio-dynamic, and space intensive Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM. Last tour 3:15PM. (337) 378-9469 Cypremort Charters, LLC food growing practices. Open Mondays for Admission. Built for a wealthy sugar By appointment. Admission. The Buddhist 306 Beach Ln. | Franklin tours, guest gardening and ‘harvest your planter in 1834, the Shadows-on-the- temple sits in the heart of Lanexang (337) 789-3582 own’ farm stand. Reservation required for Teche was home to four generations Village, a large Lao community located off Charter fishing service, saltwater fishing large groups or for alternate dates to visit. before becoming a National Trust Historic Highway 90, exit LA Highway 88. at its best. Reservation only. Site. 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