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African American Heritage Trail
Destrehan Plantation was an important landmark during the German Coast Uprising/1811 Slave Revolt, one of the largest revolts by enslaved people in U.S. history. When explorer René-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle claimed Louisiana as a…
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In the late 1800s, Mark Twain noted on his adventures down the mighty Mississippi that there were so many estates and dwellings along the river that it looked like a spacious street. The Great Mississippi River Road is about 70 miles in length,…
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These unique historic sites and attractions around Louisiana offer visitors a glimpse into the past. Houmas House: Historic Estate and Gardens Darrow Take a tour of Houmas House: Historic Estate and Gardens in Darrow where visitors are treated as…
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Louisiana celebrates Black history across the state, all year long. From Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Mardi Gras parades and cultural festivals — there's no shortage of ways to honor those who have influenced Louisiana through music, food and…
African American Heritage Trail
This turn-of-the-20th-century wood frame house serves as a memorial to the incredible life and work of Arnaud “Arna” Wendell Bontemps, one of the nation’s most prolific African American writers. Although his family left Alexandria while he was…
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Welcome to St. Martin Parish, where Cajun culture runs deep, dancing to live music during brunch is the norm, and Louisiana's outdoors scene begs you to come out and play. Welcome to St. Martin Parish! It's a short drive from New Orleans or Baton…
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Take a tour or visit a tasting room to enjoy locally sourced, Louisiana-made libations. Louisiana is one of America's largest producers of sugar, and it's found everywhere in the state, whether snowed upon beignets, stirred inside a hot café au…
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Mandeville and Lacombe are just 8 miles apart, with picturesque Fontainebleau State Park located between these two communities. Great food and outdoor adventures await all road-trip travelers. Breakfast Options Liz’s Where Y’at Diner Liz’s Where Y…
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Louisiana’s Capital city, Baton Rouge, is bustling with creative eateries, historic attractions, shopping and more. However, if you’re looking for a quiet outdoor getaway, you won’t have to go far. Baton Rouge offers plenty of opportunities to get…
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Discover the history of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians. On Mardi Gras, you'll often here “Here comes Zulu!” While the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club and the Mardi Gras Indians are different in some aspects, they both emerged from New…