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Make this your year to explore the festivals, food and fun in Minden, Louisiana! Outdoor enthusiasts, festival lovers and history buffs can enjoy all that this welcoming city has to offer. Relax With Community In the heart of downtown Minden, find…
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Historical landmarks, colonial forts and Creole plantations are highlights of the Cane River National Heritage Area. Cane River National Heritage Area is situated along the banks of Cane River Lake in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Natchitoches, the…
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Explore the African-American Heritage Trail in the Baton Rouge and St. Francisville Area with this itinerary of things to do. Explore the rich African-American history found in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Itinerary for the the Great River Road…
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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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Explore Natchitoches Parish, the land of Cane River, teeming with history and beauty around every corner. Natchitoches Parish is one of the oldest cities in Louisiana, and history teems from every corner. From the National Historic District to the…
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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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This Southern city offers stately oaks, brick-lined streets, great po'boys, "Steel Magnolias," and — of course — meat pies. Some will tell you that the real Louisiana stretches from Slidell all the way past Lake Charles. But Natchitoches, which…
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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 rich story of Natchitoches, Louisiana can be experienced through the life story of artist Clementine Hunter. Along the Cane River National Heritage Area in Natchitoches Parish, visitors can find several museums with artifacts and art telling…
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Louisiana can properly claim the title "Festival Capital of the World," with more than 400 festivals scheduled annually around the state. In the spring, however, the festival action goes into warp speed. Every weekend — and sometimes the weekdays…