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Tour the house and gardens of a 19th-century cotton plantation. Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site occupies some enviable real estate in the foothills of West Feliciana Parish. The scenery is awe-inspiring, with a mix of hills and valleys…
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Learn the stories behind the unique names of Louisiana's cities and towns. You may know that Louisiana was named for French King Louis XIV. The territory was named in his honor by French explorer La Salle, who claimed the territory to the west of…
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Add these attractions to the don't-miss list for your next Louisiana visit. Louisiana had a meaningful role in the World War II Allied victory, contributing everything from foot soldiers and commanders to training facilities for tens of thousands…
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Discover notable ancient Indian mound sites across Louisiana. Louisiana’s landscape holds one of the richest concentrations of Native American earthworks in North America — and more than 800 Native American mound sites, some older than Egypt’s…
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Ambush site is just one Louisiana location tied to famous gangsters. It was May 1934, when a nationally notorious couple’s two-year spree of felonies and murders throughout the South and Midwest abruptly ended in a hailstorm of bullets in rural…
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Louisiana is a state of true food lovers, so much so that food trails have popped up statewide in order to display each region's best culinary offerings. These food trails have been curated by the locals themselves, so you know they're the real…
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The rich story of Natchitoches, Louisiana can be experienced through the life story of artist Clementine Hunter. Along the Cane River National Heritage Area in Natchitoches Parish, visitors can find several museums with artifacts and art telling…
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With this itinerary, you'll discover the rich history around Poverty Point World Heritage Site from important Civil War sites to historic cotton gins. Poverty Point World Heritage Site may be the best-known historical spot in Louisiana, but it’s…
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Iberville is one of Louisiana’s oldest parishes, named in honor of Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, a French explorer. Located near Baton Rouge, Iberville Parish provides plenty of things to see in southern Louisiana. Learn about these unique…
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The Louisiana Libations Trail is a tasty journey that leads you to the state’s best craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. Along the way, you’ll discover unique drinks and flavors that highlight the local culture. Get the pass