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Zydeco Music in Louisiana Early zydeco was a blend of Louisiana French accordion music and Afro-Caribbean beats. It sat at the crossroads of Creole, Cajun, gospel and the blues, yet has since evolved to include influences from several other genres…
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Explore Natchitoches Parish, the land of Cane River, teeming with history and beauty around every corner. Natchitoches Parish is one of the oldest cities in Louisiana, and history teems from every corner. From the National Historic District to the…
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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…
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Get to know the people and places of Louisiana that played important roles in African-American history. A cotton plantation founded by a formerly enslaved woman. The daughter of freed, formerly enslaved people who created a hair-care empire. A New…
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There is so much adventure waiting for you on the Northshore in towns like Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Slidell and Lacombe. Louisiana’s Northshore region — north of Lake Pontchartrain, that is — offers visitors a wealth of fine dining,…
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Get to know Louisiana a little better via its famous streets in New Orleans, Natchitoches, Lake Charles and beyond. Most people can easily recognize one of Louisiana's most famous streets — Bourbon Street in New Orleans. However, there are many…
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With more than 400 fairs and festivals scheduled annually around the state, consider Louisiana the "Festival Capital of the World." Make a trip to celebrate some of our favorite things here in Louisiana — food, music and culture. Here’s just a…
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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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Take in the heart of Louisiana: its rolling hills of red clay and thick forests of fragrant pines — an extraordinary backdrop for exceptional people. In Ferriday, Alexandria/Pineville and Natchitoches, learn about Louisiana’s iconic Black and…
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From museums and golf to restaurants and distilleries, the capital city has plenty to keep you busy! Louisiana's capital city, Baton Rouge, has a little bit of something for every interest. History buff? Check out one of the many museums and…