Nominated by locals

Poverty Point

A hidden gem in Louisiana

In Louisiana's far-northeast corner near Epps stand 3,700-year-old earthen mounds so significant they earned UNESCO World Heritage status, with a small museum and tram tours.

Build a trip around hidden gems like this.

Save catalog-backed stops to My Trips on the web now. The iOS beta is testing the on-road companion: verified check-ins, badges, shared trips, and your growing map of America.

No spam. Just beta timing and launch notes.

More Louisiana gems

More to explore in Louisiana

Forests & wild lands

See everything in Louisiana