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Don't miss these budget-friendly activities when visiting New Orleans. This guide covers famous attractions, fun experiences and unique things to do for couples and families — all of which are free. That makes it easy to save your pennies for the…
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Ready to see — or hear — the real New Orleans? Just a short walk from the French Quarter, head on down to Frenchmen Street for the highest concentration of New Orleans’ best live music. Don’t let the lack of neon lights fool you; behind those…
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Learn about a few of our local teams and find out where to celebrate their victories this season. What gets our hearts racing like a hot pot of gumbo? What makes us paint faces and don costumes outside of Carnival? Two words: Louisiana football.…
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These unique historic sites and attractions around Louisiana offer visitors a glimpse into the past. Houmas House: Historic Estate and Gardens Darrow Take a tour of Houmas House: Historic Estate and Gardens in Darrow where visitors are treated as…
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Frogmore Cotton Plantation and Gins is a 1,800-acre cotton farm and museum near Ferriday whose history stretches back to circa 1815. Built near Native American mounds in the fertile Mississippi Delta, Frogmore's guides take visitors through the…
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Do some investigating of your own at these "True Detective" season 1 locations worth visiting. The critically acclaimed HBO crime drama "True Detective" is not one for the squeamish. The first season of the show depicts the lives of two detectives…
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Mardi Gras is a costumed, feathered party beaded with tradition and throws, and New Orleans krewes are at the heart of it all. The Carnival season traditionally begins on Twelfth Night — aka Epiphany, or January 6 —and about two weeks before Fat…
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Get to know Louisiana a little better via its famous streets in New Orleans, Natchitoches, Lake Charles and beyond. Most people can easily recognize one of Louisiana's most famous streets — Bourbon Street in New Orleans. However, there are many…
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New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz. Learn about the rich history of the area's famous jazz musicians and their continuing influence on jazz in New Orleans and the rest of the world. When people visit New Orleans, they'll inevitably hear music…
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Event dates and times are subject to change. Check the official Louisiana State Fair website before traveling. If you're ready for thrilling carnival rides and endless family fun, head to the State Fair of Louisiana, held annually in October and…