Explore Washington

Located in the center of Washington, Louisiana, Hotel Klaus is the perfect walking distance from wedding venues, a local restaurant, park, antique shopping, and more.

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Explore Washington

Hotel Klaus is a convenient location to visit many exciting places in St. Landry Parish. With quick access to I-49, it’s easy to explore not only Washington, but Opelousas, Sunset, and more. See below some of Hotel Klaus’s favorite destinations in Washington and the surrounding area.

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Food & Drink

Lou's Bakery
303 N Main St

Located next door to Hotel Klaus. Features beverages, fine desserts, homemade ice cream, snowballs, and other items of interest such as children’s clothing.

2 min walk
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Old Courtableau Cafe
104 Main St

Restaurant selling plate lunches, crawfish, and Louisiana classics. Stop in for live music on the weekends.

1 min walk
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steamboat Warehouse Restaurant
525 N Main St

This popular spot in a c. 1830 converted warehouse offers local seafood with a casual ambiance. Don’t miss their award-winning dish, Crawfish Palmetto.

5 min walk
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Duet's Café
404 N Main St

Located on the ground level of the Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall. Enjoy a rotating menu of plate lunch dishes among eclectic retro décor.

8 min walk
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Cafe Josephine's
818 Napoleon Ave, Sunset 

Located in Sunset, a 15-minute drive south on I-49. The restaurant is known for its local seafood dishes, including chargrilled oysters.

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The Little Big Cup
135 Fuselier Rd, Arnaudville 

Situated on the banks of the Bayou Fuselier, it is known for its Saturday brunch menu. Be sure to make a reservation as it can fill up quickly.

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Bayou Teche Brewery
1002 North Ln, Arnaudville 

This local brewery is known for their LA 31 brand beer. Have fun in the arcade or check their website for live local music times.

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Java Square Café
103 W Landry St, Opelousas 

Enjoy coffee & tea specialties and sweets. Located in the courthouse square in Downtown Opelousas, a 10-minute drive from Hotel Klaus.

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Hive Market
202 E MLK Jr. Dr, Grand Coteau

15-minute drive away in Grand Coteau’s National Historic District. Enjoy coffee & tea specialties along with sweets and baked goods made in-store. Also great for breakfast or lunch.

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Cultural

Washington Museum & tourism Center
404 N Main St

Discover the rich history and culture of Louisiana’s third oldest European settlement. 

3 min walk
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Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall 
123 S Church St 

A variety of antique treasures await you in this charming converted 1938 schoolhouse. Enjoy lunch at Duet’s Café on the ground level.

8 min walk
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Tony Chachere's Plant
5604 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas

Experience a plant tour of the local spice powerhouse, Tony Chachere’s. Gift shop available after tour.

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Evangeline Downs
2235 Creswell Ln Ext, Opelousas

St. Landry Parish is known for its equestrian sports. Experience gaming, dining, and horse races.

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St. Landry Parish Visitor Center
Exit 23 on I-49 

Take a walk through the many different habitats in St. Landry Parish and learn about the rich history and culture of the parish.

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Community

Wolff Weddings & Events
202 N Main St

A historic wedding and event venue, built in the 1840s. The hall is 8,000 sq ft and can accommodate 400 guests.

0 min walk
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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
318 E Moundville St

A beautiful rebuilt church that was first established in 1854.

4 min walk
St. John's Episcopal Church
308 Church St

A restored historic Episcopal church originally built in 1874. It includes a dressing area, stage, and full kitchen. The church can be rented for weddings and other functions.

6 min walk
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Old Church Landing Cemetery/Yellow Fever Cemetery
Vine St/Carron St

This cemetery, established ca. 1700, was the first in Washington. It later became known as the Yellow Fever Cemetery for its use in the epidemics of the mid-1800s.

10 min walk
Hebrew Rest Cemetery
610 Vine St

This historic cemetery was established ca. 1867 and was an exclusively Jewish place of burial.

12 min walk
Cedar Hill Cemetery
700 Vine St

This historic cemetery was established ca. 1858. It is located on property donated by Judge John Moore. It was originally part of Oakland Plantation.

13 min walk

Outdoors

Ethel Park
406 N Washington St

Perfect for the kids to play or to enjoy native plants, this beautiful park is located just a few blocks southeast ofHotel Klaus, across the street from Washington’s Town Hall.

3 min walk
Thistlethwaite State Wildlife Management Area
Plant Rd.

A great starting point for birding in St. Landry Parish with a mile-long trail for nature strolls. Common birds to spot are hawks, owls, woodpeckers, and neotropical migrant songbirds.

7 min drive
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St. Landry Parish Visitor Center Landscapes
Exit 23 on I-49 

Take a walk through the many different habitats in St. Landry Parish and learn about the rich history and culture of the parish.

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Chicot State Park
3469 Chicot Park Rd, Ville Platte

A 30-minute drive northwest of Hotel Klaus, this superb state park offers 20 miles of hiking paths, 8 miles of kayak and canoe routes, BBQ pits, picnic tables, native plants and wildlife, and a water playground for the kids.

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Louisiana State Arboretum
1300 Sudie Lawton Ln, Ville Platte 

Located in Chicot State Park, enjoy 600 acres and almost 5 miles of trails. The welcome center is full of educational material on Louisiana’s array of flora and fauna.

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