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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…
Editorial
This zippy drink gives revelers an iconic taste of New Orleans nightlife. Few cocktails capture the energy of New Orleans like the Hurricane. Created in the 1940s in the heart of the French Quarter, this vibrant drink was born out of necessity —…
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Iberville is one of Louisiana’s oldest parishes, named in honor of Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, a French explorer. Located near Baton Rouge, Iberville Parish provides plenty of things to see in southern Louisiana. Learn about these unique…
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A history and celebration of the drink known as “the green fairy." What is Absinthe? Absinthe is a spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other herbs.…
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Our state parks are great for day trips, but we have plenty of options to kick back, relax and stay the night as well. Whether you prefer camping on wheels, by tent or in cabins, Louisiana has the perfect choice for you to enjoy our Sportsman’s…
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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…
Recipe
A bright-green blend of chocolate, cream and mint, this winning cocktail is served with an equally colorful history. At first glance, this pastel-green concoction of chocolate and mint liqueurs blended with brandy and cream may seem innocent…
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Enjoy this berry delicious Louisiana beverage recipe. Louisiana’s humid subtropical climate fosters fruits like southern highbush blueberries, strawberries and peaches — to name a few. The state’s many farmers markets showcase its gorgeous…
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Take a spin around The Carousel Bar to enjoy this classic New Orleans cocktail named after the French Quarter. Immortalized in the writings of Ernest Hemingway, the famous Carousel Bar & Lounge, tucked inside the historic Hotel Monteleone in…
Recipe
The mint julep is a simple, yet classic southern cocktail beloved throughout Louisiana. Even if you’ve never tasted a mint julep, this cocktail is so popular and iconic, you’d recognize its signature look from afar — a stainless steel or copper…