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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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Over the years, Louisiana has partaken in the full-fledged food truck revolution taking place across the nation. Every corner of the state is dotted with mobile vendors dishing up delicious food on wheels. Looking for your favorite? Follow them on…
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Tour South Louisiana's Craft Breweries One Pint at a Time If you’re visiting Louisiana, the majority of your time will be spent eating and getting ready to eat again. But whether it’s a fresh gulf seafood po’ boy or a platter of spicy boiled…
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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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The Cajun prairie covers a wide swath of central-southern Louisiana, dominated by farmland and bayous. This is the home of the boucherie (a communal feast focused on pork cooked Cajun-style), cracklins (deep-fried pork skins) and boudin sausage.…
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See some of the best visual and performing arts and cultural attractions in Northeast Louisiana. Northeast Louisiana is full of wonderful arts and cultural attractions. From symphonies and art galleries to museum exhibits and sculptural landmarks…
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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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With this itinerary, you'll discover the rich history around Poverty Point World Heritage Site from important Civil War sites to historic cotton gins. Poverty Point World Heritage Site may be the best-known historical spot in Louisiana, but it’s…
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Waterfront Wonders The Northshore area features spots with good eats and even better views. In Mandeville, The Barley Oak serves up local craft, specialty and seasonal beers overlooking Lake Pontchartrain. Pair your pint with snacks like Cajun or…