Avery Island

Avery Island is in Louisiana.

A few miles southwest of New Iberia is Avery Island, home of the McIlhenny Tabasco factory and a wildlife sanctuary. The island is actually an eight-mile deep salt dome. It was ransacked like General Sherman himself couldn't have done a better job during the Civil War, but thankfully the premises were set aright afterwards and now visitors can drive and walk through 250 acres of subtropical jungle flora with an amazing array of wildlife.

Get in
Despite the name, Avery Island is on the mainland, drive in via State Route 329 from New Iberia.

Eat
Any Cajun dish is better with a splash of Tabasco sauce on it!

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