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Immerse yourself in the history of Louisiana's "Wild West." Far from the lights of Bourbon Street, in the bayous of south Louisiana and the farmlands of north Louisiana is an entire swath of west Louisiana known as the Neutral Strip. This sparsely…
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The Louisiana State Museums offer a captivating journey through the state’s rich history, culture and art. From historical sites to unique art collections, each location tells a story of Louisiana’s diverse heritage. Whether you’re exploring New…
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Louisiana’s River Parishes encompasses an area of Louisiana stretching from the outskirts of New Orleans and following the Mississippi River Road to just outside Baton Rouge. Here, visitors have several options for things to do: explore historic…
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There are infinite opportunities to get to know Louisiana, a state known for some of the nation’s friendliest folks—plus cuisine, music and culture found nowhere else. Here are a few of our favorite experiences to add to your Louisiana must-do…
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Many visitors to Slidell come for the swamp tours of this haunting, pristine freshwater swamp nestled between the west and east Pearl Rivers. Slidell is also home to most of the Northshore’s charter fishing captains and the St. Tammany Fishing…
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“The rich magnolias covered with fragrant blossoms, the holly, the beech, the tall yellow poplar, the hilly ground and even the red clay, all excited my admiration. Such an entire change in the fall of nature in so short a time seems almost…
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Tour the original grounds of Louisiana’s oldest college. In the rolling hills about 30 miles north of Baton Rouge are the remains of what was once Centenary College. The liberal arts school was founded in 1825 and today, as the main attraction at…
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See this historic fort, whose first commander was future president Zachary Taylor. Fort Jesup State Historic Site sits deep in the rural countryside between the Louisiana Purchase’s oldest city, Natchitoches, and the trophy fish-rich waters of…
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Tour a replica of the first European settlement in what would become the Louisiana Purchase. A Glimpse Into Fort St. Jean Baptiste's History In 1714, French-Canadian trader Louis Antoine Juchereau de St. Denis was traveling down the Cane River (…
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Walk through Civil War history at these central Louisiana forts. Spring 1864 was one of the Civil War’s bloodiest. The Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, second only to Gettysburg in casualties, occurred in May that year, and the far lesser-known…