Houma, LA — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Louisiana, United States.
Served by Houma–Terrebonne Airport (HUM).

History

Houma is the largest city in and the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is also the largest principal city of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan statistical area. The city's government was absorbed by the parish in 1984, which currently operates as the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government.

Airports

Houma–Terrebonne Airport (HUM) 3.4 mi to the centre

0264 E Main St, Houma, LA 70363 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport 29 mi to the centre

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Outdoor

Huffaker Field 5.7 mi to the centre

Houma, LA, US

Outdoor

Southland Strip Number 2 Ultralightport 6.7 mi to the centre

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Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Houma, LA
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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Houma–Terrebonne Airport (HUM); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Houma, LA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.