Hidden in the small town of Addis, Louisiana is one the most relaxing, and frankly cleanest, parks that I have ever visited. Tucked away just a mere stones throw from busy Louisiana Highway 1 this site park/museum that features the old Addis Bank building (circa 1919) that houses the actual museum, an old Union Pacific bay-window caboose and a pavilion that resembles a covered railroad station platform.
There are several covered gazebos with tables where visitors could enjoy a peaceful lunch break as well as an ample, well manicured, lawn area for playful children and their equally playful parents.
History/Info:
Located in the old Bank of Addis building, the museum houses a collection of photographs, memorabilia and exhibits of Addis' history as a railroad town. Addis was a railroad junction on the transcontinental route connecting New Orleans with the West Coast. Built in 1920, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the only original central business district structure remaining.The museum includes exhibits on the importance of the railroad to Addis, Mardi Gras and Military history with items from local veterans.
The Addis Museum is open from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month. Special tours can be scheduled by calling the ADDIS TOWN HALL at (225) 687-4844.
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