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From antiques and museums to historic opera houses and Cajun food, get ready to explore a simpler side of Louisiana. 1. Zydeco Cajun Prairie Byway, Crowley This driving trail is part of the Louisiana Trails & Byways initiative and the Zydeco…
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Indoors or out, Lake Charles offers heart-pounding excitement for visitors. In southeast Louisiana, Lake Charles is a hub for fresh seafood, nightlife and the great outdoors. From lively casinos to peaceful parks and trails - Lake Charles appeals…
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Louisiana's serene waters and laissez-faire culture make it the perfect summer destination. Renting a houseboat simply seals the deal. Best Places to Rent Houseboats in Louisiana Renting a houseboat in Louisiana? The Atchafalaya Basin and the…
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Find interesting history and natural adventures in Louisiana's Wild West. What is No Man's Land? Before the West was wild, Louisiana had its own untamed territory. Known as No Man’s Land or the Neutral Strip, this stretch between Spanish Texas and…
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Located in the heart of French Louisiana — the Acadiana Region — Lafayette offers the best of Cajun culture. There's a good reason why Lafayette has been coined the "Happiest City in America." It's got everything to do with the people and a…
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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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Make your way to the Lafayette area to take in the plentiful impact of the African American History Trail. Travel along I-10 West from Baton Rouge to visit fascinating stops along Louisiana's African American Heritage Trail in the Cajun country…
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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…
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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…