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Don't miss these budget-friendly activities when visiting New Orleans. This guide covers famous attractions, fun experiences and unique things to do for couples and families — all of which are free. That makes it easy to save your pennies for the…
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Whether you're a romantic, a culture lover or a college student, we've got a New Orleans itinerary just for you. Planning a trip to New Orleans but don't know where to start? We've got ideas for all types of travelers with a wide variety of…
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Fans of the hit History Channel show "Swamp People" will get a taste of life in the swamp with these Louisiana experiences. See the swamp from a whole new perspective. Southern Seaplane in Belle Chasse offers air tours that give you a bird’s-eye…
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Looking for things to do in the summer in Louisiana? We've compiled 50 activities throughout the state that will complete your summer vacation and have you coming back year after year! How many can you check off the list? 1. Eat a snoball at…
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The Big Easy holds its own among the most haunted cities in the United States. It's a city known for embracing the dead among the living with extravagant funeral processions, above-ground cemeteries and voodoo culture. It’s been said that…
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Do some investigating of your own at these "True Detective" season 1 locations worth visiting. The critically acclaimed HBO crime drama "True Detective" is not one for the squeamish. The first season of the show depicts the lives of two detectives…
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So you want to savor authentic Louisiana fare, meet locals and get a taste of our rich culture, too? Take a food tour through one of our many foodie cities, from Cajun delicacies in Lafayette to global cuisine in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Come…
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Discover the history of Hansen's Disease and the research that led to a miraculous treatment. Carville and Leprosy Like so many rural communities along the Mississippi River Road, Carville is a small town lost in the farmlands defining its…
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In Louisiana, we’re proud of our rich history and colorful culture, so we’ve created many opportunities to preserve the stories of the past with museums and historical sites around the state. However, trying to visit all of our museums could take…
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Next to jazz, perhaps no musical tradition is more associated with Louisiana than Cajun. The Acadians, or Cajuns, found refuge in Louisiana after being exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755 and made a new life in the harsh environment. Instead of giving…