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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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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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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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If you’re craving Cajun or Creole music and food, there's no better place to find it than at the Crawfish Festival. Crawfish Capital of the World Recognizing the community’s importance to one of the state’s favorite foods, the Louisiana…
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Relax and enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, native wildlife and Louisiana's only World Heritage Site. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park—only a few miles from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Poverty Point World Heritage Site—should be added…
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Explore the diverse list of Louisiana natives and current or former Louisiana residents who have won a prestigious GRAMMY® Award. To understand Louisiana's rich musical legacy, look to generations of talented Cajun and Creole artists. Their…
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Here's what to bring for a fun and safe day on the water. Flanked by the massive Toledo Bend Reservoir to the west, the mighty Mississippi River to the east and the Gulf to the south, Louisiana is an angler’s dream come true. Freshwater fishing is…
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You don't need a lasso! Just a line will do at these rodeos where you simply have to "geaux fish" to win. Hands down, Louisiana is a seafood nation. From crawfish to Gulf shrimp and seafood gumbo to blackened redfish, marine life swims through…
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With the right guides, you can get to the best fishing spots in Plaquemines Parish with little more than a rod, bait and kayak. Venice, Louisiana — part of Plaquemines Parish — offers diverse fish and some of the best inshore fishing charters in…
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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…