Welcome to the bayou! Houma sits down south in the swampland of Louisiana and was named after the Houma people, a state-recognized Native American tribe related to the Choctaw. The city is also heavily steeped in old Cajun culture, making it a diverse and interesting place to live.

Considered the center of the deep bayou country, downtown Houma is a designated historic district, and there are tons of guided tours available to show off its heritage—the Houma to Thibodaux Loop takes you along Bayou Black and lets you see the Wildlife Gardens along the way. If you'd rather get out of the city, you're in luck. Fishing and outdoor enthusiasts have a lot to get excited about, since Houma is the starting point for numerous fishing expeditions (Cajun Fishing & Hunting Charters lets you experience marsh redfishing, duck hunting, and alligator hunting—if you're feeling extra adventurous.

Houma is packed with museums to help you get acquainted with its history, culture, and environment, including the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum, the Folklife Culture Center, and the Regional Military Museum. Southdown Plantation is a historic plantation that now serves as a museum and hosts events, like craft shows and Beer Fest.

The United Houma Nation (the city's namesake) also hosts frequent cultural events, and annual Mardi Gras celebrations are a given—this is Louisiana, after all. In short, if you want to explore all the bayou country has to offer and immerse yourself in Cajun culture, Houma is the place to be. And while you're out exploring, an ADT monitored security system can help make sure you aren't left out in the swamp.