Powhatan, Louisiana: Toothy Gator Bus
An old school bus sits beside the highway, painted to resemble a cartoony, toothy alligator. It's a directional sign for a nearby gator park, but also a worthy attraction all its own.
- Address:
- Bayou Pierre Cutoff Rd, Powhatan, LA
- Directions:
- I-49 exit 148. Drive east/north on LA-485 for six miles. At the stop sign, turn right onto LA-1. Drive three miles. Turn left onto Bayou Pierre Cutoff Rd/Old Bayou Pierre Rd, and you'll see the bus there, on the grass between the road and the highway.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The bus with the alligator is still smiling.
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