Abita Springs, Louisiana

• Where is Abita Brewing Company located?
  • The Abita Brewing Company is located within the pine woods of Abita Springs, just thirty miles away from New Orleans.
• What type of beers does Abita Brewing Company make?
  • Handcrafted ales and lagers are made in small batches by a dedicated team committed to quality.
• What tours are available at Abita Brewing Company?
  • Guided thirty-minute tours are offered Wednesday to Sunday at specific times and include a tasting of four beers.
• Are there self-guided tours at Abita Brewing Company?
  • Self-guided tours are possible as well on weekdays between certain times of the day.

Abita Brewing Company, 21084 LA-36, Covington, LA 70433, Phone: 985-893-3143

• Where is the Abita Mystery House located?
  • The Abita Mystery House in the charming town of Abita Springs, Louisiana is a unique roadside attraction home to thousands of different folk art items.
• What types of objects can be found at Abita Mystery House?
  • These objects range from pottery to miniature sculptures, including one-of-a-kind Louisiana-themed sculpture, such as Edmond the Allisapien (half human-half alligator) and Darrel the Dogigator (half dog-half alligator).
• What features does the Abita Mystery House have?
  • The Abita Mystery House features a vintage gas station as its entrance with bright decor and filling pumps.
• What sections can visitors explore at the Abita Mystery House?
  • Visitors then enter open air sections of perhaps the most provocative and intriguing museum in Louisiana, the House of Shards, a 90-year-old Creole cottage, and the main exhibit hall.

Abita Mystery House, 22275 LA-36, Abita Springs, LA 70420, Phone: 985-892-2624

• What is Tammany Trace?
  • Tammany Trace offers visitors and locals alike a chance to get closer to nature and explore the scenic Northshore.
• What makes Tammany Trace unique?
  • This local gem showcases the magic and personality of the area of Abita Springs. Tammany Trace is the only “rails-to-trails” conversion in the state of Louisiana, extending thirty-one miles and winding through the Northshore.
• What areas does Tammany Trace connect?
  • It connects five different communities and lovely green spaces.
• How can visitors explore Tammany Trace?
  • The Tammany Trace trail provides a way for people to explore the natural beauty and towns of the area by foot, by bicycle, or even rollerblading.
• Are pets allowed on the Tammany Trace trail?
  • Visitors should note that pets are not allowed on the path.

• Why was the Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve established?
  • The Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve was established to protect a significant, large tract of southeast Louisiana pine flatwood wetlands.
• What types of ecosystems can be found in the Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve?
  • The nature preserve is home to bayhead swamps, slash pine-pond cypress woodlands, and longleaf pine flatwood savanna.
• What rare wildlife can be spotted in the Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve?
  • In addition to discovering all of the plants in the preserve, rare wildlife may also be spotted, such as rare grassland birds like the Henslow’s sparrow and the Bachman’s sparrow.
• What can visitors do in the Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve?
  • Visitors can stroll along the informative boardwalk to view a wide variety of fascinating plants in portions of the preserve, such as the pitcher plants, a unique carnivorous plant.

Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve, Abita Springs, LA 70420, Map

• Where is Abita Springs Cafe located?
  • Housed in a building originally built in 188, the Abita Springs Cafe is a charming little restaurant that serves a delicious variety of Southern cuisine.
• What kind of food does Abita Springs Cafe offer?
  • This authentic Creole local eatery offers a menu featuring generously sized breakfast dishes like french toast and omelettes, daily lunch specials, cajun chicken and waffles, and homemade biscuits with locally sourced honey.

Abita Cafe , 22132 Level St, Abita Springs, LA 70420, Phone: 985-400-5025

• Where is Abita Brew Pub located?
  • The Abita Brew Pub is situated at the original location of the Abita Brewery and offers Abita brews, including some beers served exclusively at the brew pub.
• Is Abita Brew Pub independently owned?
  • While the Abita Brew Pub is independently owned, it still maintains a close partnership with the Abita Brewery.
• What type of food is served at Abita Brew Pub?
  • This beer-focused pub also features a good food menu that includes sandwiches, salads, pastas, and burgers.
• What makes Abita Brew Pub's location unique?
  • Nestled beneath live oaks, the uniquely located Abita Brew Pub features both outdoor and indoor seating, a retail area selling a variety of merchandise, handcrafted window frames made from cypress, a slate and cypress bar.

Abita Brew Pub, 72011 Holly St, Abita Springs, LA 70420, Phone: 985-892-5837

• Who owns the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum?
  • Owned by the town of Abita Springs, the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum is a quaint and quirky one-room museum, filled to the rafters with all kinds of memorabilia which recalls and showcases Abita Springs history and culture.
• Who operates the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum?
  • The museum is operated by a team of enthusiastic volunteers, and there is no charge to visit.
• What exhibitions can be found at the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum?
  • The museum stages a series of changing exhibitions about the many facets of the region's history as well as regular art and craft exhibitions by local artists.
• What can visitors enjoy on Sundays at the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum?
  • If you choose to visit on a Sunday you can also enjoy the musicians who entertain at the local Farmer’s Market across the road.

Abita Springs Trailhead Museum, 22044 Main St, Abita Springs, LA 70420, 985 871 5327

• Where do Milicevic Family Vineyards trace their origins?
  • Milicevic Family Vineyards can trace their origins to 1950 in Hercegovina, where Ivan Milicevic was raised.
• When were the Abita Springs vineyards established?
  • After he relocated to America in 1989, Ivan Milicevic dreamt of owning his own vineyards and the Abita Springs vineyards were established in 2014.
• What types of vines are planted at Milicevic Family Vineyards?
  • The vineyard is planted with specific cultivars which the family farmed in Hercegovina, namely Blatina and Zilavka vines, which were previously never grown in the US.
• How is Milicevic Family Vineyards sustainable?
  • The farm is a shining example of sustainable farming – cows provide the fertilizer for the vines and a flock of geese patrol the vineyards to feed off the bugs and snails.
• What wines are produced at Milicevic Family Vineyards?
  • Milicevic Family Vineyards currently produce 5 fine and unusual wines which you are sure to enjoy.

Milicevic Family Vineyards, Milicevic Family Vineyards, Abita Springs, LA 70420, 985 635 4404