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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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Mardi Gras: For different people, it means different things — an event, a day, a piece of history or dozens of glitzy parades. Think you know Mardi Gras? Think again! 1. Carnival is a season; Mardi Gras is a day. Sure, we all do it. “I’m going to…
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Stunning architecture, colorful characters and a funky culture that knows how to let the good times roll—those are just some of the reasons New Orleans is such a popular filming location for Hollywood studios. In 2014, a report on CBS News dubbed…
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Mardi Gras is a costumed, feathered party beaded with tradition and throws, and New Orleans krewes are at the heart of it all. The Carnival season traditionally begins on Twelfth Night — aka Epiphany, or January 6 —and about two weeks before Fat…
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Experience all the attractions near Franklin, Morgan City, Cypremort Point, Baldwin and Patterson in southeast Louisiana. 1. Bayou Teche Paddle Trail Of the countless reasons to visit St. Mary Parish, also known as the Cajun Coast, the biggest…
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Experience the beauty, charm and wilderness of Washington Parish, Louisiana, including Franklinton, Bogalusa and Bogue Chitto State Park. A trip to Washington Parish will lead you into one of the most scenic and rural parishes in the state.…
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The allure of Louisiana's Cajun culture is everywhere in Lafourche Parish. Located just slightly southwest from New Orleans and spanning down into the isles in the Gulf, this area of Louisiana is full of adventure. Visit Cajun restaurants…
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Here’s what to bring for a fun, safe Carnival celebration. If it’s your first time coming to Louisiana for Mardi Gras, you already know you’re going to have a good time. You may not know exactly what you need to pack, though. Don't worry. We’ve…
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During Carnival season, traditional celebrations can be found in every corner of the state. Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans are as diverse as the state itself, with each region celebrating its roots, which include Native American,…
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Louisiana’s plantation past comes alive at this small family cemetery. A few miles northwest of St. Francisville is a little-known cemetery that holds a fascinating footnote to Civil War history. Locust Grove State Historic Site sits on the…