Hello Marion! Just to let you know, a couple days ago the rules on visiting the cemetary #1 have changed. You must now have a tour guide to take you through it. Don't forget about the World War II museum and the aquarium of the Americas. There is also the Museum of Fine Arts and gardens in City Park. Above all think safety. If you like antiquing there's Magazine Street. The Northshore is closer than Lafayette and offers two very good shops. Bright Hopes quilting in Mandeville and Sew This in Abita Springs. It'll take crossing a 26 mile bridge with a $3 toll. I could go on and on so you are welcome to pm me and put any questions you may have to me and I'll try and help.