Denham Springs Main Street

Located minutes from Baton Rouge, the state’s Capital City, Denham Springs' Main Street is a delightful place to escape the big city bustle. The avid shopper will love the Denham Springs Historic District & Antique Village where there’s a lot more than antiques — including gifts, home goods, local crafts and more shopping opportunities like the locally owned Cavalier House Books. And strolling up and down the street will present you with many other boutiques and gift shops to explore.

The city has an interesting history, including the discovery of nearby mineral springs that brought in visitors for the presumably therapeutic waters — an early form of wellness tourism. The Art Deco-styled Old City Hall Museum houses the local tourism office, as well as several interesting exhibits and collections about Denham Springs’s history. Make it a must-see on your visit there!

After touring and shopping, head over to Cafe DuJour at The Whistle Stop and enjoy a pressed sandwich and soup on the outdoor patio. And Le Chien Brewing is a family-and-pet-friendly microbrewery serving up quality beers and sodas. The city also has encouraged the growing trend of food trucks, with snacks and meals as good as any sit-down restaurant.

It’s always a good time to visit Denham Springs, as every spring and fall, the Historic District fills with hundreds of vendors, games, rides, food booths and more at the area’s Spring and Fall Festivals.