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From historic cities to charming small towns in Louisiana, Main Street areas are the heart of a community. Check out just some of the things to do in these places, including shopping, dining, festivals and museums. Hammond Downtown Hammond won the…
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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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Louisiana is known for its amazing, traditional dishes. But it’s also worth trying the diverse cuisines that make up the state’s culinary scene and culture. Louisiana is a true melting pot. An influx of immigrants to the state over centuries has…
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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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In Louisiana, crawfish are more than a delicacy. From well-seasoned boils to velvety spoonfuls of étouffée, crawfish are a way of life. To understand the significance of crawfish in Louisiana, one only has to take a drive on the Friday before…
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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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It's a Monday in Louisiana — are you eating red beans for dinner? Red Beans & Rice History New Orleans has too many distinct culinary traditions to count, but few other dishes are as relevant to the city’s identity as red beans and rice. If…
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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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Iberville is one of Louisiana’s oldest parishes, named in honor of Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, a French explorer. Located near Baton Rouge, Iberville Parish provides plenty of things to see in southern Louisiana. Learn about these unique…
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A history and celebration of the drink known as “the green fairy." What is Absinthe? Absinthe is a spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other herbs.…