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Wondering where to kayak and paddle in Louisiana? Recharge in nature with our guide. From serene bayous and cypress swamps to thrilling rivers and blue backwaters, Louisiana’s paddle trails offer a peaceful—and often wild—way to explore the state’…
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The Program The Louisiana Office of Tourism offers a stipend to Louisiana musicians when they perform at a qualifying music festival. View full guidelines here. The event must meet three qualifications: It must be outside state borders. It must be…
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For more than 50 years, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — known to locals as Jazz Fest — has brought together millions of people from around the world to celebrate jazz in Louisiana. The grand event unfolds every year during the last…
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Fishing for catfish is loads of fun, provides the main ingredient for a great fish fry and doesn’t take a lot of fancy equipment or special techniques. Most people think about catfishing in the summer, but good catches start in late winter and…
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So you want to savor authentic Louisiana fare, meet locals and get a taste of our rich culture, too? Take a food tour through one of our many foodie cities, from Cajun delicacies in Lafayette to global cuisine in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Come…
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Explore Louisiana’s rich culinary heritage in the heart of New Orleans. When discussing Southern cuisine, Louisiana is at the forefront. You could spend a lifetime exploring our culinary nuances one bite at a time and you still might not ever be…
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Learn all about the Civil War’s effect on the region at these State Historic Sites, museums and more. Mansfield State Historic Site After the fall of Vicksburg and Port Hudson in July 1863, the Mississippi River was entirely controlled by the…
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Learn about Louisiana's Civil War history with these key sites. The Old U.S. Mint A major federal facility at the time of Louisiana’s secession from the Union, the Old U.S. Mint provided the state government with a needed influx of cash. Later,…
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Sites throughout Louisiana mark places where some of America's most fundamental events occurred. Many Louisiana sites indicate Civil War history. Landmarks range from State Historic Sites to battlefields, museums and cemeteries. These sites offer…
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Use this packing guide to get ready for your swamp tour in Louisiana! Imagine paddling through a misty Louisiana swamp or flying through the water on a lightning-fast airboat. Gnarled cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss casting eerie shadows…