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Here are some top picks for enjoying the capital city without spending a fortune. Let's dig into some of Baton Rouge’s hidden gems and local favorites that don’t break the bank. Here are our top places that cost $15 or less. Shaw Center for the…
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Rock 'n' roll came to the swamp and the result was an all-new sound. It’s a style of music born out of a regional interpretation of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, country and French Louisiana musical influences in the 1950s-60’s that defies time,…
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Just north of St. Francisville and near the Mississippi River, this region is renowned for its rugged terrain, waterfalls and rich biodiversity — a rare landscape in Louisiana's mostly flat lowlands. Why Visit Tunica Hills? The simplicity and…
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Grab your dancin' shoes and boogie down at Louisiana's dance halls and clubs. Nineteenth-century Louisiana governor William C.C. Claiborne allegedly said that the residents of New Orleans had such a penchant for dancing that they were downright…
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While there are famous Gulf Coast beaches throughout the Southeast, Louisiana has some gorgeous sandy spots of its own – they’re just a little less well-known. Areas like Grand Isle and Cameron Parish offer more nuanced surprises. Check out some…
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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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Pack your fishing pole and birding binoculars for this beach getaway that offers a simple escape from it all in the splendor of Louisiana's outdoors. Getting to Grand Isle State Park There’s a solitary strip of road that cuts a path through the…
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Pass a good time in southern Louisiana with parks, museums, playgrounds and more. Whether you're in Slidell, Covington or Lafayette, here are a few of our top kid-friendly picks for family fun. In south Louisiana, New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the…
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Culture, history and beautiful landscapes make central Louisiana a hit with parents and children. Here are some of our top family-friendly picks in the region. The swath of land cutting through central Louisiana is both an outdoor paradise and a…
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Find the perfect balance of big-city fun and outdoor appeal at these top family-friendly attractions in Shreveport-Bossier City, Ruston, Monroe and beyond. North Louisiana is wild and scenic, dotted with beautiful state parks, lakes, bayous and…