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Best Western Plantation Inn
2179 Highway 70, Donaldsonville, Louisiana 70346-8860Phone: 225/746-9050 | Fax: 225/746-1304
Stay at this Donaldsonville, Louisiana hotel conveniently located close to Ascension Park, home to antebellum homes and sugar cane plantations.
Situated in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, the Best Western Plantation Inn offers all of the charm and sophistication of the Deep South. This Louisiana area hotel is minutes away from several manufacturing facilities including Triad Chemical and Shell Chemical.
The Best Western Plantation Inn features well-appointed guest rooms equipped with cable satellite television and high-speed Internet access. Hotel guests will enjoy an array of amenities including a complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor swimming pool, guest laundry and limited business services.
Guests staying at the Best Western Plantation Inn will be close to a variety of local and nearby Donaldsonville area attractions. Hotel guests can spend the day touring many of the historic plantation homes or attending a National Hot Rod Association drag race. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby spillway fishing and excellent boating.
The Best Western Plantation Inn is pleased to offer superior customer service and a convenient location in Donaldsonville. Make a reservation today and save!
Local Events Worth Considering:
July 2010
Music from all over the region, a business expo, arts and crafts for sale, activities for the kids and food. In Lake Charles.
August 2010
The New Orleans Red Dress Run is the biggest and best in the US. Running and walking trails through the famous French Quarter.
at the Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.
at Zydeco Park in Plaisance.
Lake Charles’ Prien Lake Park will be the hot and spicy spot for all things crab.
Adult musicians and music enthusiasts from around the world are invited to learn the history and techniques of traditional jazz where it all began: New Orleans.
An entertaining and educating weekend in the French Quarter honoring New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong.
An annual art walk in the French Quarter, in New Orleans. This free event invites you into the artist-owned studios, galleries and unique shops.
Featuring special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the city.
September 2010
Exhibits, shows, tastings, art, parades and more. In New Iberia.
Family entertainment, live music, arts & crafts, food and more. In Morgan City.
A day of great food and Zydeco, the entire family is invited to come out and celebrate the festival's 26th year in grand style. In Iowa.
Yummy Cajun delights to whet your appetite. In Lake Charles.
A long weekend of parties, parades and gay pride in the lower French Quarter.
7:00pm at the Louisiana Superdome, in New Orleans.
Join us for the Budweiser Superfest featuring Anthony Hamilton, Kem, Jaheim, and Raheem DeVaghn.
The 2009 Super Bowl Champions New Orleans Saints kick off their first home game againt the Minnesota Vikings. Go Saints.
Live music and cuisine from many famed, local restaurants.
Eight hours-plus music festival that celebrates the unsung heroes of rock ‘n’ roll, rhythm & blues, and other forms of music. In the New Orleans Arena.
October 2010
Get your bike ready for "Roar on the Lakeshore” with Blazin' Bikes motorcycle rally.
Local groups set up kitchens at Bouligny Plaza in downtown New Iberia and vie for the title of “Best Gumbo in the World” in two divisions: amateur and professional.
An old fashioned carnival atmosphere with a midway. In Donaldsonville.
The 34th Annual Championship in Larose Civic Center.
Featuring over 20 local specialty dishes, dancing, music and Folklife demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday. In Larose.
Exciting carnival rides & games for wholesome family fun. In Historic Gretna.
Louisiana’s preeminent film event, presenting an eclectic program of films each fall with legendary New Orleans as its backdrop.
Fun filled nights of trick-or-treat houses, games and entertainment, and the famous Mombasa ghost train.
The New Orleans Saints and The Pittsburg Steelers kickoff at 7:20 pm.
November 2010
In Gonzales.
Featuring a variety of live music, great food, carnival rides, arts & craft show, frog racing and jumping contest, Poker Run, grand parade. In Rayne.
Enjoy Acadiana's kickoff to the holiday season featuring beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths auctioned off to benefit Acadiana Youth. In Lafayette.
All of Acadiana comes alive with the season's warm glow with events all month long. Enjoy traditional Christmas parades, lighting events, festivals, concerts and more. In Lafayette.
Presenting highly juried, original works of art at affordable prices. In New Orleans.
A New Orleans original of which there is no substitute. At Oak Street at South Carrollton.
Southern University Jaguars and Grambling State University Tigers football teams battle it out. In the Louisiana Superdome.
December 2010
Gingerbread Houses on display and judged. In New Iberia.
13.1-mile race that includes some rolling hills and small portion of cross-country. Great for beginners and seasoned endurance athletes. In Lafayette.
