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Town in Louisiana, United States
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Henderson is a small town of about 1600 residents in the Acadiana region of Louisiana. The town is situated on Interstate 10 at the western edge of the Atchafalaya Basin. It is protected from seasonal flooding by one of the major levees constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is a popular access point to the Atchafalaya Swamp, with campgrounds, boat launches, and swamp tours as well as groceries, gas, and other basic traveler services.
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Dinosaur Park
Family attractions with lifesize fake dinosaurs, playgrounds, picnic area, etc.
Boat launch with large parking area to accommodate trailers, swamp tours in large slow boats, or speedy airboats, your choice. Turtle Bar on site.
Boat launch with campground and large parking area to accommodate trailers, swamp tours in large slow boats, or speedy airboats, your choice. Store and gift shop on site. Used by the Boy Scouts as launch site for their "Swamp Base" high adventure treks.
Genuine Cajun cooking with a real feel of Acadiana. Live music, big mixed drinks, delicious food, homey dining room indoors, wandering cats outdoors. This is the kind of place you come to Louisiana to experience. Zesty seafood gumbo, tender alligator tails, home made jambalaya.
Sprawling RV parking lot with connections, swimming pools, store, laundry.
Be careful driving in Henderson and keep an eye open for local cops---they are not there for public safety.
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