Title: Visit Gonzales: Best of Gonzales Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Gonzales](https://expedia.ca/Gonzales-Hotels.d8011.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Gonzales](https://expedia.ca/Gonzales-Vacation-Rentals.d8011.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Gonzales Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gonzales.d8011.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gonzales Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Gonzales.d8011.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Gonzales ## Travel Guide ![Gonzales featuring a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126378-Gonzales.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gonzales which includes drinks or beverages](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126370-Gonzales.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gonzales which includes a pond, a park and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126379-Gonzales.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gonzales showing a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126377-Gonzales.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gonzales featuring a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/126000/126376-Gonzales.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gonzales Things to do #### From shopping malls and a waterpark to a well-known festival of jambalaya, there’s plenty to see and do in this city in southern Louisiana. Gonzales is a welcoming city in Louisiana. Boutiques, independent galleries and outlet shopping centres line the pretty, tree-shaded streets. Often labeled the Jambalaya Capital of the World, Gonzales’ restaurants showcase the city’s Cajun and Creole influences. While visiting you’ll find many places to sample jambalaya, a one-pot dish of meat, fish, rice and spices. The core of Gonzales straddles the banks of the New River, at the northern edge of the city. Visit Tee Joe Gonzales Museum, the former residence of the city’s founding father. Catch a performance by local theatre groups at the Ascension Community Theatre. Indulge in some entertainment and retail therapy at Bayou Plaza Shopping Centre, one of several malls congregated on the north side of the river. It has bowling lanes, a cinema and fashion outlets. Browse the brand-name stores at Tanger Outlet Mall, situated on the outskirts of the city. Take some time out at the city parks. Jambalaya Park has a large children’s playground while Ascension Veterans Memorial Park is home to memorials to the city’s war veterans. Another attraction close to the city centre is the Pelican Point Golf and Country Club. Visit the Houmas House Plantation, an antebellum house and garden set on the Mississippi River. It’s one of a dozen antebellum houses located in the city’s surroundings. Have some family fun on the waterslides at Blue Bayou Waterpark, just a 20-minute drive north. A great time to visit Gonzales is in May for the annual Jambalaya Festival. Watch jambalaya cooking demonstrations and try variations of the delicious dish. Ride traditional fairground attractions and attend a beauty pageant. Gonzales is conveniently located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. It’s great for daytrips and also has a range of guesthouses and hotels. Extend your stay to visit Louisiana’s natural attractions. Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area and Elm Hall Wildlife Management Area are both less than a 1-hour drive away. Visit these wetland areas to camp, fish, kayak and spot wildlife such as alligators and waterfowl. - Gonzales Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Gonzales ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gonzales LA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5950000/5945500/5945449/79fcaf8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gonzales LA 2816 S. Cabela Pkwy, Gonzales, LA CA $119 CA $135 total Oct 26 - Oct 27 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gonzales. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Tanger Outlets and Pelican Point ... 7.6/10 Good! (642 reviews) "Clean room" Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F10%2F2025&endDate=27%2F10%2F2025&selected=5945449&PinnedHotelID=5945449&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8011) ![Comfort Suites near Tanger Outlet Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5980000/5977600/5977505/f481c833_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Suites near Tanger Outlet Mall 2821 Cabela's Parkway, Gonzales, LA CA $138 CA $157 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gonzales. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (790 reviews) "The Property was very clean. Staff was courteous. Enjoyed our Stay .." 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