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St. Landry Parish is deeply rooted in Cajun culture — so much so, the State recognizes four capitals there: the town of Eunice (the Prairie Cajun Capital); Opelousas (the Zydeco Music Capital); Sunset (the Rubboard Capital) and Grand Coteau (the…
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Get to know the people and places of Louisiana that played important roles in African-American history. A cotton plantation founded by a formerly enslaved woman. The daughter of freed, formerly enslaved people who created a hair-care empire. A New…
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Monroe Itinerary Nestled on the banks of the Ouachita River and Bayou Desiard, Monroe-West Monroe welcomes you with great antique shopping, museums and gardens. Tour the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Museum. It features seminars,…
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There is so much adventure waiting for you on the Northshore in towns like Covington, Mandeville, Abita Springs, Slidell and Lacombe. Louisiana’s Northshore region — north of Lake Pontchartrain, that is — offers visitors a wealth of fine dining,…
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Expect to see vintage wooden boats, cruisers, luggers, sailboats, skiffs and trawlers dating back decades at the Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival! There’s no denying that a staple of the Louisiana Northshore is the picturesque Tchefuncte River,…
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Go to Gray Plantation for the golf. Stay in Lake Charles for the getaway. Golf in Lake Charles Looking for a relaxing round of golf on the green? Visit Gray Plantation in Lake Charles, an outstanding, must-play course. The layout will challenge…
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Springtime ushers in Louisiana’s unofficial fifth and perhaps favorite season: crawfish season! It's a time of year that entices with the spicy aroma of neighborhood boils throughout the state. Roll up your sleeves and bring your appetite to…
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You may be familiar with the New Orleans-style Mardi Gras, but have you ever danced for a chicken at a Cajun Country Courir de Mardi Gras? When you see the word Cajun in front of something, you know you're in for a unique tradition. That's…
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Mardi Gras: For different people, it means different things — an event, a day, a piece of history or dozens of glitzy parades. Think you know Mardi Gras? Think again! 1. Carnival is a Season; Mardi Gras is a day. Sure, we all do it. “I’m going to…
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There are unique celebrations in every corner of the state! Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans are as diverse as the state itself! Here, we celebrate our roots: Native American, French, Spanish, African-American, Cajun and Creole. Want…