Chere Coen

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Int'l travel & food writer. Book reviewer. Author as Cherie Claire. Lover of strange Southern locations. Blogs: Louisiana Book News, Weird South

Articles

Eunice for Music

1 week ago | acadianaprofile.com | Chere Coen

The prairie town of Eunice bursts with Cajun and Creole music history and a good day to visit is Saturday when several museums dedicated to music are open and it’s almost a given live music will be playing somewhere. They offer three not-to-be-missed sites. However, Eunice’s Liberty Center, where the live radio and TV show “Rendez-vous Des Cajuns” has been performing for decades, is currently closed for renovations but shall reopen soon; keep your ears open for the announcement.
Old World Texas Charm in Fredericksburg

1 week ago | myneworleans.com | Chere Coen

In 1846, a group of German immigrants made their way to the Texas Hill Country to begin a settlement. Fredericksburg, named for Prince Frederick of Prussia, would develop cattle ranches and farms and later a town after a unique peaceful treaty they made with the Comaches. Today, the town oozes charm in its original buildings, art galleries and studios wineries, community theater, peach production and the National Museum of the Pacific War, among so much more.
Soak up the scenery, small-town vibe at Mississippi's award-winning Jellystone Park

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Chere Coen

It takes more than one blink to miss the small town of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, but not by much. And yet this hamlet east of Jackson is home to an award-winning campground, most recently named a 2025 Campspot Award winner in the Top Campgrounds for Families category, among numerous other accolades.
Soak up the scenery, small-town vibe at Mississippi's award-winning Jellystone Park

1 week ago | shreveportbossieradvocate.com | Chere Coen

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Soak up the scenery, small-town vibe at Mississippi's award-winning Jellystone Park

1 week ago | nola.com | Chere Coen

It takes more than one blink to miss the small town of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, but not by much. And yet this hamlet east of Jackson is home to an award-winning campground, most recently named a 2025 Campspot Award winner in the Top Campgrounds for Families category, among numerous other accolades.
Travel the Hatties(burger) Trail

1 week ago | weirdsouth.com | Chere Coen

Celebrate National Hamburger Day at this South Mississippi town!Not only is May National Hamburger Month but National Hamburger Day is today, May 28, 2025. To honor the great American sandwich, let’s travel down the Hatties(burger) Trail! And yes, we’re talking Hattiesburg, Mississippi, one of the South’s most interesting cities, decorated by dozens of vibrant street art, the quirky Lucky Rabbit full of vintage fun and the University of Southern Mississippi, among so much more.
In Cambria, southwest Virginia, it's books and antiques, oh my!

2 weeks ago | weirdsouth.com | Chere Coen

The old general store outside of the Cambria train depot in southwest Virginia used to bring in loads of hay bales, animal feed and other products. Now, it welcomes used books and antiques of all kinds. In other words, this three-story circa-1900 building of bricks and massive wooden beams welcomed me with open arms.
Neutral Ground

4 weeks ago | weirdsouth.com | Chere Coen

My homage to the Atlanta Airport — and Happy Birthday Delta Airlines! The Atlanta Airport was much smaller when my parents divorced in 1970, even though jokes were rampant about dying and going to heaven but first changing planes in Atlanta. There were two concourses I remember from my childhood: one for Delta and one for Eastern.
Louisiana is One of the Most Unique Cultural, Art Regions in America

1 month ago | louisianalife.com | Chere Coen

AcadianaIn addition to the Cajun and Creole traditions, Acadiana offers numerous visual arts galleries, performing arts venues, theater and, of course, music and dance halls. “There’s always something to do here,” said Jackie Lyle, who’s helmed the Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA) in Lafayette for almost 30 years. “The footprint of Lafayette’s art venue is getting larger and the footprint is more diverse.
Girlfriends Getaway in Lake Charles

2 months ago | acadianaprofile.com | Chere Coen

There’s nothing like checking into a resort with girlfriends, kicking back and letting loose. Lake Charles casinos L’Auberge and Golden Nugget offer everything friends would want for an enjoyable getaway — and you never have to leave the property! Both resorts located on the Calcasieu River feature indulgent spas, extravagant pool complexes, a variety of dining options, live entertainment and, of course, gambling options. And because they’re located next to each other, visitors may enjoy both.