Overview
Franklin is a town in Coastal Acadiana that is named after Benjamin Franklin. It was actually settled by a preponderance of British immigrants, who established themselves with elaborate plantations along the Bayou Teche as a new sort of aristocratic society, up until the antebellum era ended, anyway. You can visit some of these restored places for a taste of that lifestyle today.
4 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Franklin
Grevemberg House Museum
Very fussy, probably a no-touch philosophy.
Arlington Historic Home & Gardens
Not to be outdone by Grevemberg
Shadowlawn
This one is a little more chaste/down-to-earth.
Church of the Assumption
Even though the English settlers brought their Presbyterianism with them that was unusual in these parts, it didn't seem to stick, whereas there is nonetheless this rather exemplary Catholic edifice on display today.
Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge - Garden City Unit
This site offers some boardwalks and trails in a swampy marshland environment. A Louisiana black bear sighting may be possible, while a Louisiana mosquito is all but guaranteed.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Jan. (climate data from nearby Baton Rouge)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LFT Lafayette Regional Airport, Lafayette — 40 mi away. Directions
- BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton Rouge — 56 mi away. Directions
- MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans — 76 mi away (major hub). Directions
You'll find Franklin sandwiched between New Iberia and Morgan City along that busy stretch of Hwy 90, Louisiana's sort of Coastal Acadiana corridor.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Grevemberg House Museum, Church of the Assumption, Shadowlawn
- Afternoon Arlington Historic Home & Gardens, Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge - Garden City Unit
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
You'll find Franklin sandwiched between New Iberia and Morgan City along that busy stretch of Hwy 90, Louisiana's sort of Coastal Acadiana corridor.
See
Representative antebellum plantations or estates include:
Further Out
Further west along Hwy 90 is Charenton, where the federally recognized Chitimacha tribe largely resides. They operate both the [http://www.chitimacha.gov/attractions-accommodations/museum Chitimacha Museum] at 3289 Chitimacha Trail and the [https://cypressbayou.casino/ Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel] at 832 Martin Luther King Rd.
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Nearby
Morgan City
City / town · 10 listings · 20 mi away
New Iberia
City / town · 8 listings · 24 mi away
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Donaldsonville
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Plaquemine
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Henderson
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