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In the 1700s and early 1800s, French Creoles from New Orleans, hardworking German settlers and planters from England traveled the Great River Road, trying to make their fortunes. They brought diverse customs that made Louisiana the mélange of…
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You don’t have to be best friends with Mother Nature to enjoy a little rest and relaxation alongside the picturesque lakes, hardwood forests and cypress-filled bayous of Louisiana's State Parks. Cabins at Louisiana State Parks Imagine waking up in…
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You’ll feel as if you are traveling through time as you walk among historical displays at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. Visit the place known as both “Louisiana’s best kept secret” and “one of the Top 10 outdoor museums in the world”…
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Gretna, in Jefferson Parish, is home to one of Louisiana's largest national historic districts. Just across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, the town of Gretna (originally known as Mechanickham) was settled by German immigrants in the 1830s…
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Museums dedicated to the history and traditions of Carnival are open for visits year-round. Here are some worth visiting if you can't make it to Louisiana for Mardi Gras. So you've planned a visit to Louisiana, but it doesn't coincide with the…
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Explore Louisiana’s rich culinary heritage in the heart of New Orleans. When discussing Southern cuisine, Louisiana is at the forefront. You could spend a lifetime exploring our culinary nuances one bite at a time and you still might not ever be…
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Whether you're a culture seeker, food aficionado, outdoor adventurer or history lover, Louisiana is filled with opportunities to #FeedYourSoul. While Louisiana’s winter may be short, it’s full of joy. Bundle up for foodie festivals and early Mardi…
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Whether you're looking for rustic or luxury accommodations, there are Louisiana cabins and cottages for rent that will fit the bill. Check out these Louisiana cabin rentals at our Louisiana State Parks or rent a houseboat on the bayou. Start…
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Whether you're looking for rustic or luxury accommodations, there are Louisiana cabins and cottages for rent that will fit the bill. Check out these Louisiana cabin rentals at our Louisiana State Parks or rent a houseboat on the bayou. Start…
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Places that are rich in history and creative talent—and are also preservation-minded—are bound to have many sites that display these attritubes for all to see. Louisiana is such a place. The state treasures its long history and values the ongoing…