DCRT News & Information Agencies Programs & Services Rental Facilities Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser Louisiana Tourism Welcome Centers I-55 - Kentwood Beautifully landscaped with a compelling design on the broad front plaza entry area, old-fashioned Louisiana concrete sign for picture taking. Inside you can enjoy our sitting room and learn more about the West Florida Republic, a brief, but important chapter in American history. Address: 77479 I-55 South Kentwood, Louisiana, 70444 Google Map Coordinates: 30.9827304, -90.5127152 Directions: After crossing the state line from the North, bear right to the entrance ramp. The center entrance is about one mile from the state line. Passenger vehicle parking in front. Phone: (985) 229-8338 Email: kentwood@crt.la.gov Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily Closed for New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day 24/7 Services Available: Restrooms, including handicapped facilities inside the building. Amenities During Business Hours: Free coffee Dog walk Indoor handicapped accessible restroom Picnic table Louisiana Highway Maps Local Attractions and Destinations brochures Rental Facilities Available: Small conference/meeting facility holds up to 25 classroom style. Nearby Attractions: Tickfaw State Park Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park kayaking Global Wildlife Center LIGO gravitational wave observatory art galleries and theaters AMTRAK service through Hammond fall Renaissance Festival. Louisiana Research Welcome Centers Industry Partners Retire Louisiana LouisianaTravel.com Press Room - Media Kit About Us Employment Opportunities Sunset Report OLG & DCRT Strategic Plan 2020-21 through 2024-25 TOURISM PARKS MUSEUMS CULTURE LIBRARIES PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST SITE MAP PRIVACY POLICY CONTACT US LOUISIANA.GOV REPORT FRAUD ©2021 Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism