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Abita Mystery House

The Abita Mystery House is a unique and fascinating destination located in the small town of Abita Springs, Louisiana. Located just an hour’s drive north of New Orleans, it’s well worth the trip to explore this unique house filled with eclectic and often bizarre artifacts!

The Mystery House was built by its eccentric owner, John Preble, over the period of his lifetime. A passionate collector of antiques and oddities, Preble spent many years curating an amazing collection for visitors to explore. The house is a veritable maze of rooms crammed full of things such as old carnival rides, vintage jukeboxes, hand-painted signs, quirky statues, life size figures from Preble’s favorite films, and so much more. As you wander around the winding corridors of the house you’ll find yourself surrounded by gaudy memorabilia from a different era.

In addition to all the wonderful items gathered in one place for your amusement are also some interesting historical tidbits about Abita Springs’ past. From unusual stories about voodoo rituals performed on its grounds to tales of bootlegging during Prohibition days—the Mystery House is sure to have something interesting tucked away around every corner.

As if that weren't enough, you can also take part in one of its unique events such as live music shows hosted under their massive tent or scheduled tours inside the house itself. There's no better way to learn more about this mysterious home than going inside and seeing it with your own eyes.

No matter what brings you to Abita Springs make sure you don’t miss out on visiting The Abita Mystery House; it really is like stepping into another world and we promise you won't be disappointed! From a historical perspective or just for fun—this amazing attraction has something for everyone who visits making it a must-stop on any Louisiana itinerary.

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