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Historic sites, award-winning bike trails and spectacular state parks are just a few of the highlights of the northern-Louisiana destinations of Ruston and Lincoln Parish. North Louisiana charm meets outdoor adventure and sweet treats in Lincoln…
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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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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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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, held each October in Lafayette, cover the sweep of culture in the region, including its European, African and Indian roots. The towns of Cajun Country hold a festival for nearly everything. You can attend the Giant…
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Professional touring groups keep theaters across the state alive with glitzy productions straight from Broadway. Eager to experience the glamour and excitement of a Broadway hit? Look no further than Louisiana, where professional touring groups…
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Be it swamp blues, jump blues, urban blues, swing blues, Delta blues, funk blues or blues-based jazz, the blues abound from the swamps to the cities of Louisiana. Blues may not be the first music that comes to mind when people think about…
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Discover some of Louisiana's famous blues artists. Louisiana's blues music circles the globe, and it's because of our incredible artists. From Lead Belly to Chris Thomas King, explore the people behind your favorite tracks. HUDDIE WILLIAM “LEAD…
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Louisiana Blues Music The Mississippi River rolls through Louisiana, and this being the deep South, you know there’s some great blues music to be discovered. This is the down-home music introduced to the world by African-American laborers, and you…
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Louisiana cocktails like the French 75, La Louisiane and Grasshopper are perfect for celebrating any special occasion. Or just any Tuesday. Pair your meal with a little bit of history. Check out the stories behind these cocktails original to…
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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…