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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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Sprinkled among the lakes and bayous in this northwestern part of the state are great nature and wildlife viewing areas with excellent fishing and hunting grounds. Many local eateries have long histories of satisfying the appetites of both locals…
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Louisiana’s Capital city, Baton Rouge, is bustling with creative eateries, historic attractions, shopping and more. However, if you’re looking for a quiet outdoor getaway, you won’t have to go far. Baton Rouge offers plenty of opportunities to get…
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Alexandria and the adjacent Pineville, just across the Red River, form a hub, combining elements of north and south Louisiana neighbors. Cajun bonhomie and an annual Mardi Gras celebration thrive among all the amenities of a modern Southern city.…
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See these sites tied to America's greatest real estate deal. Louisiana is a close to 50,000-square-mile boot-shaped tract of land on the Gulf Coast. But our state is a fraction of the original Louisiana Territory, acquired by a young and fledgling…
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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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Whether donning purple and gold to cheer on the LSU Tigers or traveling with the visiting team, Baton Rouge has much to offer fall football fans all season long. Where to Stay in Baton Rouge Accommodations are likely to fill up fast for home-game…
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You’ll feel as if you are traveling through time as you walk among historical displays at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. Visit the place known as both “Louisiana’s best kept secret” and “one of the Top 10 outdoor museums in the world”…
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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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Museums dedicated to the history and traditions of Carnival are open for visits year-round. Here are some worth visiting if you can't make it to Louisiana for Mardi Gras. So you've planned a visit to Louisiana, but it doesn't coincide with the…