Gators and Tabasco!

There's a place not too far from here from here called Avery Island/Jungle Gardens. This place is awesome- think up close alligators (no cages- out in the wild), beautiful walk-through gardens, a gigantic oak tree, tons of birds, an 800 year old Buddha statue, the Tabasco Factory, samples of Jalepeno ice cream, photo op by a giant Tabasco bottle, etc. Very worth it! I would recommend checking it out if you live in the area (btw- in my opinion, the Jungle Garden driving/walking tour is a lot more exciting than the Tabasco factory, so make sure you go when the weather is good).