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Learn about the lasting effects of the Civil War on Central Louisiana with a visit to historical sites in Alexandria, Natchitoches and beyond. The Red River, which flows across Central Louisiana, played a strategic role in the Civil War. Learn…
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In the late 1800s, Mark Twain noted on his adventures down the mighty Mississippi that there were so many estates and dwellings along the river that it looked like a spacious street. The Great Mississippi River Road is about 70 miles in length,…
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Learn about Louisiana's Civil War history with these key sites. The Old U.S. Mint A major federal facility at the time of Louisiana’s secession from the Union, the Old U.S. Mint provided the state government with a needed influx of cash. Later,…
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Take a scenic drive along one of Louisiana’s 17 scenic byways. Each one tells its own unique tale as it weaves through the state. Traveling these Louisiana highways, you’ll get to know a little about the state’s natural beauty, its quaint towns…
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Enjoy local flavors and shop artisanal goods at Louisiana’s farmers markets. The "shop local" movement that's all the rage across the country is nothing new to us. We’ve long known that the best-tasting fruits and veggies come from Louisiana farms…
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This Southern city offers stately oaks, brick-lined streets, great po'boys, "Steel Magnolias," and — of course — meat pies. Some will tell you that the real Louisiana stretches from Slidell all the way past Lake Charles. But Natchitoches, which…
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Fresh produce, locally grown. The source of Louisiana's flavors are found at these farmers markets. Spend some time with the bounty of these incredible farmers markets located all around the state. Pick out fresh produce, berries, honey, jellies…