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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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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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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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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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Explore Jefferson Parish in a whole new way. 1. Dining Destinations New Orleans’ next door neighbor, Jefferson Parish, has many family-friendly restaurants that are sure to satisfy, offering a range of options. Begin your culinary journey in…
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Located in the heart of French Louisiana — the Acadiana Region — Lafayette offers the best of Cajun culture. There's a good reason why Lafayette has been coined the "Happiest City in America." It's got everything to do with the people and a…
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Louisiana Country Music Country music developed across the South, and Louisiana has produced some of its best-known artists. Songs of love and loss, southern traditions and the everyday lives of the rural working class come alive in country music…
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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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Jazz Music in Louisiana Jazz was born in New Orleans — Congo Square, to be precise. This public square was one of the only places in America where formerly enslaved people were allowed to gather and play drums. They did so on "free Sundays," where…