Seven Louisiana Towns To Escape to for a Weekend

 

When Louisianans think of a weekend getaway the Gulf Coast usually comes to mind but there are some perfect getaways throughout the rest of Louisiana. These charming small towns are great places to go for rest and relaxation. Here are seven small towns located in Louisiana that are perfect for nature lovers to main street shoppers.

1. Breaux Bridge

This is a perfect town for those who want to experience some Cajun food and take in some nature. Breaux Bridge has a population of about 8,300 so it is not too small but not too big. There are several local Cajun restaurants to enjoy and the stunning Lake Martin is located here. Nature lovers can spend all weekend exploring Lake Martin.

2. Covington

Located just north of the city of New Orleans, Covington is located in St. Tammany Parish. Downtown Covington has many shops and restaurants to try. On Columbia Street or Lee Lane, you will find local boutiques, antique stores, and restaurants. One of the oldest general stores in Louisiana, H.J. Smith and Sons is located in Covington. This small city has around 10,000 residents but feels like a small town.

3. Ville Platte

Definitely a place for a nature lover who wants a quiet relaxing place to stay. Described as a place to get away from it all where you can rent a waterfront cabin at Chicot State Park. The area offers nature trails, canoeing and the Louisiana State Arboretum. This is a state preservation area which is the first state-supported arboretum in the country.

4. Natchitoches

This is one of the larger cities on the list with around 18,000 residence. The downtown area gives you a small-town feel and is loaded with history. In fact, Natchitoches is the oldest city in Louisiana. For those who love to dive into the culture, the 33-block Historic District is the place to be.

5. St. Francisville

This is known to be a sleepy little Louisiana town but the area has a lot to offer for a weekend getaway. All around the town are rolling hills and beautiful ancient oaks. It is also home to one of the country's most haunted plantations called Myrtles Plantation.

6. Grand Isle

Everyone loves the beach and Grand Isle is a perfect beach getaway. There is 10 miles of public beaches on Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island. Visitors can even spend the night on the beach at Grand Isle State Park.

7. Abbeville

Close to Breaux Bridge, Abbeville is another town that is bigger in size but still has a small-town vibe. This is perfect for nature lovers to shoppers to all the in-between. Palmetto Island State Park is located here which has cabins to rent, RV hookups and primitive campsites.

Louisiana is a great place to both live and vacation. The warm climate makes it a nature lovers' dream and the culture throughout the state is like no other.

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More 2021 Buyers Want a Newly-Built Home

 The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Trends Report for the final quarter of 2020 shows a dramatic increase in buyers' interest in new construction homes. The report revealed that 41% of prospective buyers were looking for a newly-built home which is more than twice the percentage reported in 2019.

The NAHB Economics team researches and produces the Housing Trends Report each quarter. The teamsurveys and measures prospective home buyers’ perceptions about the availability and affordability of homes for-sale in their markets. The HTR is produced quarterly to track changes in buyers’ perceptions over time. All data are derived from national polls of representative samples of American adults conducted for NAHB by Morning Consult.

According to the report, Q419 looks very different from Q420 when it comes to the type of home buyers are looking for. In 2019 40% of homebuyers wanted an existing home, this decreased to 30% in 2020. Those buyers who would purchase a new or existing home fell from 41% in 2019 to 29% in 2020. For new homes in 2019, only 19% of buyers said they would just purchase a new construction home while in 2020 buyers who saught only new construction rose to 41%.

As far as the data broken down by generations, 50% of millennials are looking for a new construction build while 50% of baby boomers prefer to purchase an existing home. Out of the Gen X buyers, 48% prefer a new construction home while 38% of Gen Z buyers want to purchase an existing home.

The report also shows a difference in preferences in each region of the country. Most potential buyers in the Northeast (53%) and the West (51%) are looking for a new build. In the South only 33% preferred a new construction home and in the Midwest only 24%.

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Land on the West Bank, Close to New Orleans

Sometimes, the southern region of the crescent in the Crescent City of New Orleans gets overlooked for its potential to offer benefits for those home buyers who are interested in being near New Orleans but not necessarily living in the city of New Orleans.  Land on the West Bank is still available in an established, master planned community just over the Intercoastal Waterway in Plaquemines Parish.  Plaquemines Parish is an odd-shaped piece of land that extends from the “base” of New Orleans all the way down to where the land seems to disappear into the marsh.  Because of this, the parish gets a reputation for being flood prone or “too far south” to be livable for those looking to commute to work everyday in the Central Business District (CBD).

At The Parks of Plaquemines in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, we offer the best of both worlds.  You can live in a parish that has significantly lower bills (taxes, city rents, utilities), in a gated community, in a safe environment (only one way in or out of the parish from our location with low crime), only 10.2 miles from downtown New Orleans.  Also, a HUGE perk of choosing to live just outside of the city limits is the fact that Plaquemines Parish has one of the best rated school districts in the state of Louisiana, so if you are moving with your family, there is a guaranteed quality school district to send your children.

The subdivision itself also has a lot to offer.  In addition to being able to buy your own lot and custom build your new home (if you wish); you can also enjoy walking and hiking trails carved out around the community.  Inside the community we have built a community swimming pool, tot lot / playground, and tennis courts as amenities for our new home buyers.  New Homes are available now at The Parks of Plaquemines, and we are slowly building out the community with both traditional housing as well as new construction garden homes in our Villas Neighborhood.

Our master planned neighborhood is located near everything the West Bank in Jefferson Parish has to offer with shopping, dining, and entertainment locations, the day-to-day office visits that are “life necessary” such as doctor’s and dentist’s visits, veterinarian appointments, and even home business visits such as accountants and lawyers.   There are two ways to access New Orleans – across the Crescent City Connection bridge or by ferry at Algiers Point.  New ferry boats are in the works because of a bill signed recently by the governor to get them operational as well.

Real estate in New Orleans is scarce, and prices are higher because of supply and demand.  If you are interested in living in an established neighborhood, you may want to consider living a little bit farther away in the comfort of a beautifully maintained and quality built subdivision such as The Parks of Plaquemines.  Contact Us at 504-364-2350 or E-mail Info@TheParksLifestyle.com for more information.

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