La.13 is the definition of straight. Straight has it's advantages at times.
The road travels from the Cajun Prairie to the foothills of the Kasatchie Wold at
Turkey Creek. Just south of Turkey Creek, there is a fine city part where I've
enjoyed picnicking. Chicot State Park is to the east and Crooked Creek Park is
to the west, both south of Turkey Creek. Eunice is full of stuff to do. The Liberty
Theater and several historical entities are within walking distance, including a
library of Cajun music. Speaking of, don't miss Fred's Lounge in Mamou. Saturday
mornings only.
Kaplan has a fine museum on its main street, La.13. See the rice mills soon.
Crowley is a museum. The Victorian homes and classic downtown are treasures.
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Louisiana Highway 13 (LA 13) is a state highway in Vermilion Parish, Acadia Parish, and Evangeline Parish. It spans 64.04 miles.
Route description
From the south, LA 13 begins at a junction with LA 14 just west of Kaplan and heads due north. LA 13 intersects LA 92, U.S. Route 90, and Interstate 10 in Crowley. LA 13 then intersects U.S. Route 190, LA 91, and LA 29 in Eunice. LA 13 then intersects LA 104 and LA 10 in Mamou. The highway then runs through Pine Prairie and Turkey Creek before ending at an intersection with U.S. Route 167.