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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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Louisiana’s plantation past comes alive at this small family cemetery. A few miles northwest of St. Francisville is a little-known cemetery that holds a fascinating footnote to Civil War history. Locust Grove State Historic Site sits on the…
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These historic homes reveal the stories of Louisiana's past. Créole. Greek Revival. Neoclassical. The plantations of the Plantation Parade reflect the architectural style of the wealthy sugar planters who lived along Louisiana’s Great River Road,…
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Tour the house and gardens of a 19th century cotton plantation. Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site occupies some enviable real estate in the foothills of West Feliciana Parish. The scenery is awe-inspiring, with a mix of hills and valleys…
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The Kisatchie National Forest includes more than 600,000 acres of rolling piney hills and outdoor adventures. The forest is located just southwest of Alexandria and offers visitors some of the prettiest views in Louisiana. Kisatchie draws extra…
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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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Just a few miles off Interstate 20 near the Mississippi-Louisiana border is a roadside attraction unlike any you’ll find on Earth. Poverty Point UNESCO World Heritage Site is a series of raised earthen mounds, channels and ridges, made by human…
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In the late 1800s, Mark Twain noted on his adventures down the mighty Mississippi that there were so many estates and dwellings along the river that it looked like a spacious street. The Great Mississippi River Road is about 70 miles in length,…
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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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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…