Gaining its designation as one of Louisiana’s Main Street communities, Denham Springs is a parish municipality classified as a city that boasts an old effervescent town center. The city has been known for a lot of things. Unleash the collector in you at the Antique Village. Score cheap home paraphernalia in downtown shops. Hit the local Bass Pro Shops Outdoor for your adventure needs.
If you want to just relax, head over to the historic Spring Park and bathe in mineral springs. Denham Springs is home to the much publicized Amite River which swells in a snap due to the groundwater springs. If you are looking into visiting this city, there are many Airbnb vacation rentals and different type of accommodations to choose from. We give you a rundown of how to be acquainted with this city. Discover more about the best things to do in Denham Springs, Louisiana.
1. Brushfire Art Studio
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Unleash your inner Picasso at Brushfire Art Studio. It is a fun place to create your hand-painted works of art through its wide selection of unfinished pottery. For an hour, let your imagination run wild in decorating your chosen piece of pottery. Brushfire lets you sketch your original design, select your colors, and paint away. When done, your masterpiece is glazed and fired to make it completely food-safe. It’ll be ready for pick up in less than a week.
This is one creative outlet that is best enjoyed by a group. While walk-ins are welcome in the shop, reservations are recommended for groups of five or more to avoid waiting time. Brushfire also accepts and organizes parties, options vary for these events but art is a mainstay activity.
Brushfire Art Studio
Address: 125 N Range Ave D, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Website: Brushfire Art Studio
Opening hours: Wed - Thu: 12pm - 4pm; Fri: 12pm - 7pm; Sat: 10am - 7pm; Sun: 12pm - 6:30pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
2. Le Chien Brewing Company
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Le Chien Brewing Company brings two of man’s best friends in the historic district of Denham Springs—beers and dogs. Le Chien is a French term that translates to The Dog and puts a quirky mark on the name of the establishment. It serves handcrafted beers that are brewed with pure attention to detail and are made from premium ingredients. Aside from beers, the place is also a lively hangout for music acts and events on Fridays and Saturdays. The whole family is welcome, and a pack of dogs too, in the spacious patio for outdoor dining and partying.
The brewery features and serves food from the Pie Eyed food truck where it is constantly slinging delicious hand pies, finger food, and food truck cuisine.
Le Chien Brewing Company
Address: 101 S Hummell St, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Website: Le Chien Brewing Company
Opening hours: Wed - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri: 4pm - 11pm; Sat: 12pm - 11pm (closed on Sun - Tue)
3. Tubing at the Amite River
Tubing at the Amite River is one of the popular Denham Springs activities. During the four-hour float trip, you can stop by sandbars to enjoy the sight. However, you still have to be extra careful in case you fall out of the tube or pop it. You can book your tubing adventure with Tiki Tubing, a water park that takes about 11 minutes by car from Denham Springs Old City Hall, being only 4.4 mi (7 km) away.
Tubing at the Amite River
Address: 32625 Hwy 1019, Denham Springs, Louisiana
Opening Hours: Fri to Sun, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Duration: 4 hours
Price: from 25 USD
Contact: +225-2231156
Website: Tiki Tubing Amite River
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4. Denham Springs Antique Village
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Denham Springs Antique Village was once badly affected by flooding. The city’s Antique Village has been a favorite amongst tourists because it is a one-stop-shop. Food, coffee, sweets, books, potteries, and of course, antiques - there is plenty of stuff you can find. This shop is within easy reach of Taco Bell, which is only a 3-minute drive away.
Denham Springs Antique Village
Address: North Range Ave., Denham Springs, Louisiana
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact: +1225-6678308
Website: Denham Springs Antique Village
5. Waddill Wildlife Refuge
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Posted by Waddill Wildlife Refuge on Friday, October 3, 2014
Waddill Wildlife Refuge is located in Baton Rouge, a 22-minute drive south of Denham Springs. The depths of the natural world are best experienced in this 96-hectare (237-acre) hardwood bottomland. If you want to go for a little adventure, canoeing and fishing are major activities you can do. The place is close to McDonald’s on South Flannery Road and takes only four minutes of driving (2 mi/3.21 km).
Waddill Wildlife Range
Address: 4142 N Flannery Rd, 70814 Baton Rouge, LA
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact: +1225-2748192
Website: Waddill Wildlife Range
6. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
What makes Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World a unique Denham Springs attraction is that it features an enormous boat showroom, NASCAR, and exceptionally designed aquarium in the bayou-themed store itself. Because of its architecture and design, the shop has earned multiple awards on its cap. The shop, however, is not just a place for outdoorsy types and sporty individuals, as it has restaurants that are all beautifully designed. From Chick-Fil-A on South Range Avenue, the shop is an easy 0.7 miles (1.12 kilometers) away and is about a 5-minute drive.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Address: 175 Bass Pro Blvd., Denham Springs, Louisiana
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Contact: +1225-2713100
Website: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
7. Kidz Korner Playland
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Please come and enjoy the Park this summer!! It's open daily!
Posted by Kidz Korner Playland on Saturday, June 14, 2014
Kidz Korner Playland is the sole playground in the Greater Baton Rouge area, and it’s specially designed for children with special needs. As a project developed in 2010 by the city government of Denham Springs and a non-government organization, it has grown so much today in terms of construction and landscaping with the help of local business owners, schools, and local residents. The playground is easily accessible from Taco Bell on Florida Avenue Southwest, which is a three-minute drive.
Kidz Korner Playland
Address: 979 Government St., Denham Springs, Louisiana
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Contact: +1225-3046225
Website: Kidz Korner Playland
8. Denham Springs Fair
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We’re ONE week away from the 4th Annual Denham Springs Fair April 4-7, 2019 THURSDAY: April 4th Family Night -Ride all the rides for $15 -Fair opens at 5PM Thursday @jarreauentertainment @denhamspringsfair
Posted by Denham Springs Fair on Thursday, March 28, 2019
As an annual event coming to its third year in 2018, the Denham Springs Fair is a family-friendly affair with no cover charge. It’s one of the best things to do around Denham Springs too! In the last two years, the fair was held in South Park, where all-time favorite carnival rides are present. If you are not into rides, there is food and live bands all over the place. From Starbucks on South Range Avenue, South Park is 1.7 miles (2.73 km) away and takes about 5 minutes of driving.
Denham Springs Fair
Address: 7510 Vincent Rd., Denham Springs, Louisiana
Website: Denham Springs Fair
9. PARDS Water Park
Splash your holiday vacation away with your family at PARDS Water Park. Best visited during the summer, the park offers exhilarating slides that end in huge swimming pools. It has all the amenities for you and your kids. By the way, PARDS simply stands for Park and Recreation of Denham Springs. The waterpark is 3 miles (4.82 km) and a 6-minute drive from McDonald’s on Florida Avenue Southeast.
PARDS Water Park
Address: 30372 Eden Church Rd., Denham Springs, Louisiana
Opening Hours: Monday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Price: from 5 USD
Website: PARDS Water Park
10. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Embark on a little adventure and head east to Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center to find one of the best things to do near Denham Springs. It has a self-guided nature trail passing through a thick forest of magnolias and beeches. Upon reaching the top, you will find a swamp that is full of cypress and tupelo. The nature center is a three-minute drive from Buffalo Wild Wings along Bluebonnet Boulevard.
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Address: 10503 N Oak Hills Pkwy, 70810 Baton Rouge, LA
Contact: +1225-7578905
Website: Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
11. Area 51 Extreme Air Sports
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Posted by Sky Zone Baton Rouge on Friday, December 8, 2017
If you are looking for indoor activities or party locations, the Area 51 Extreme Air Sports branch in Baton Rouge is your best option. There is everything you need here—from a swimming pool to a fitness gym and tennis court. This establishment pumps up the adrenaline and that makes it one of the fun places in Denham Springs. The sports center is close to Red Lobster on Mall Ring Road, which is only a four-minute drive.
Area 51 Extreme Air Sports
Address: 10111 The Grove Ave., Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday to Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Contact: +1225-2248545
Website: Area 51 Extreme Air Sports
12. Spring Park
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Springs abound in Denham Springs, and that is apparently where the name was derived from. Spring Park - also known as Amite Springs, Hill’s Springs, and Denham Springs - was discovered in 1828 and is believed to have healing elements. However, this has been debunked by many experts. Anyway, if you just want to relax, just bathe in this mineral spring. From McDonald’s on Florida Avenue Southeast, the park is 0.9 miles (1.44 kilometers) and a 4-minute drive away.
Spring Park
Address: River Rd., Denham Springs, Louisiana
Denham Springs’ unique charm
There is so much more to Denham Springs, Louisiana than meets the eye. It has its unique charm that most tourists will adore. Most of all, it is a tourist-friendly locale so the whole family would enjoy it so much. Now that you’ve discovered what to do in Denham Springs, it’s time to schedule that trip. This city awaits!
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