1221 E Worthey St

For a city that claims to be the “Jambalaya Capital of the World,” Gonzales, Louisiana holds its own. The city has held an annual springtime Jambalaya Festival for more than 40 years to celebrate this cultural cuisine. Gonzales offers incredible local eats ranging from upscale to casual. Try Don’s Seafood for delicious crawfish or Pot & Paddle Jambalaya Kitchen for mouth-watering gumbo.

Shopping is plentiful in Gonzales, especially at the Tanger Factory Outlet Mall, housing the most popular selection of retailers in the area. For outdoor sports and camping equipment and a variety of boats, be sure to check out Cabela’s located just southeast of the mall. Gonzales is a short drive to antebellum plantation homes along the Mississippi River and has convenient access to major highways. Gonzales is zoned in Ascension Parish Public Schools with plenty of community parks for the whole family to enjoy.