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Bourbon Street   New Orleans

Bourbon Street, New Orleans

 50 Reviews  Bourbon Street is the core of New Orleans' nightlife. It is a street that runs the length of the historic French Quarter, and is lined with bars, nightclubs, and souvenir shops. For parents traveling... 

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State Capitol   Baton Rouge

State Capitol, Baton Rouge

 12 Reviews  the old state capitol is a very interesting building to visit in downtown baton rouge. in 1847 the louisiana state capitol was moved from new orleans to baton rouge. the new state capital was built on... 

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Swamp Tours   New Orleans

Swamp Tours, New Orleans

 34 Reviews  Better to take this type of tour in the cooler months if possible. I grew up prowling the swamps around New Orleans, and the heat- humidity makes it feel like it is 110deg. in the shade. (heat index)... 

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Art and Science Museum   Baton Rouge

Art and Science Museum, Baton Rouge

 3 Reviews  the louisiana arts & science museum is located in the historic 1925 illinois central train station building. the museum has art collections and a planetarium. a good place to take children on a visit... 

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Garden District   New Orleans

Garden District, New Orleans

 34 Reviews  Follow St Charles Street from Canal St, through the Central Business District, and after a mile or two you'll hit the Garden District. This area is full of huge houses with big gardens from the 1840s... 

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USS Kidd   Baton Rouge

USS Kidd, Baton Rouge

 3 Reviews  the u.s.s kidd was a destroyer that saw action in WWII and the korean war. the destroyer was named after admiral isaac c. kidd who was killed on the battleship arizona during the attack on pearl... 

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Jackson Square   New Orleans

Jackson Square, New Orleans

 50 Reviews  Perhaps one of the most recognizable scenes of New Orleans, Jackson Square with the St. Louis Cathedral is a must-see of New Orleans. You will find this square in the heart of the French Quarter after... 

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Old Governors Mansion   Baton Rouge

Old Governors Mansion, Baton Rouge

 3 Reviews  The Mansion was built by Huey Long in 1930 as Louisiana's answer to the White House. It has been restored to its original Georgian-style splendour and there are guided tours which tell the story of... 

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French Quarter   New Orleans

French Quarter, New Orleans

 53 Reviews  Good suggestions thus far: Three other suggestions I will add are: 1) Take the street car to the Garden District - Some very good restaurants in the area. Commander's Palace is one we have eaten... 

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Rural Life Museum   Baton Rouge

Rural Life Museum, Baton Rouge

 3 Reviews  the LSU rural life museum is an excellent place to experience what louisiana was like in the 1800's. the museum has an excellent collection of relics of life in rural louisiana. the star attraction of... 

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Mule drawn carriage   New Orleans

Mule drawn carriage, New Orleans

 15 Reviews  PLEASE DO NOT RIDE IN THE DONKEY CARRIAGES...IN THE FRENCH QUARTER OR ANYWHERE!! I see horrible things happening to these poor beautiful animals daily..I LIVE IN THE FRENCH QUARTER!! Unfortunately, I... 

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Huey Long   Baton Rouge

Huey Long, Baton Rouge

 3 Reviews  louisina governor and later senator huey p. long is one of the most interesting and controversial political figures in american history. long was elected governor in 1928 during the great depression... 

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Cemeteries   New Orleans

Cemeteries, New Orleans

 44 Reviews  New Orleans has many "above ground" cemeteries in town due to the fact that much of the city is at or below sea level. this one is just North of the French Quarter. Do not go here alone at night it is... 

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Tiger Stadium   Baton Rouge

Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge

 4 Reviews  THE Death Valley, home of the 2003 National Champions, THE LSU TIGERS! The 6th largest on campus stadium in the nation (cap. 91,600) and always voted one of the most intimidating places to play... 

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Cruise the Mississippi   New Orleans

Cruise the Mississippi, New Orleans

 30 Reviews  a fun thing to do in new orleans is to take a mississippi riverboat cruise. there are several replica riverboats docked near the east end of canal street and next to the riverwalk shopping center.... 

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Pentagon Barracks   Baton Rouge

Pentagon Barracks, Baton Rouge

 3 Reviews  Four brick buildings in a pentagon shape with an open courtyard. Classic Rvival style; the barracks housed troops garrisoned at Baton Rouge under the cammandership of Zachary Taylor prior to his... 

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Plantations   New Orleans

Plantations, New Orleans

 22 Reviews  There are many different group bus tours available in New Orleans that will take you to the plantations and swamps. We opted for the cheaper and more flexible approach and decided to do our research... 

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State Museum   Baton Rouge

State Museum, Baton Rouge

 2 Reviews  Across from the State Capitol is the Louisiana State Museum. There is a permanent exhibition detailing Louisiana history - the battle for the port of New Orleans, the Louisiana Purchase, Hurricanes... 

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Riverwalk   New Orleans

Riverwalk, New Orleans

 25 Reviews  The Riverwalk is a peaceful spot, with just a few beggars and homeless musicians as well as a good amount of tourists checking out the dikes and realizing that the Mississippi River *is* above the... 

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Shaw Center   Baton Rouge

Shaw Center, Baton Rouge

 1 Review  the shaw center for the performing and visual arts is a new 125,000 square foot complex located in downtown baton rouge. the shaw center is home to the LSU museum of art, the brunner gallery, the... 

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St. Louis Cemetery 1   New Orleans

St. Louis Cemetery 1, New Orleans

 16 Reviews   Saint Louis Cemetery #1 is the oldest and most famous cemetery in New Orleans. It was established in 1789 following the great fire of 1788. There are a few graves of famous people in the cemetery... 

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Zoo   Baton Rouge

Zoo, Baton Rouge

 1 Review  BREC Baton Rouge Zoo - What I like best about the Baton Rouge Zoo is that is is big enough to have a great time yet not so big that you get lost in the crowd. The animals have life-like environments... 

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St. Louis Cathedral   New Orleans

St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans

 33 Reviews  The official name of this church is: Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France, and this says all! France, the elder daughter of the Roman Catholic Church, Louis IX, the saint king of France,... 

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State University   Baton Rouge

State University, Baton Rouge

 2 Reviews  Pete Maravich Assembly Center is the domed building to the right which is also known as the "Deaf Dome". The stadium which was opened in 1971 can seat over 14,000 spectators. The building was named... 

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French Market   New Orleans

French Market, New Orleans

 34 Reviews  After stopping by Cafe Du Monde, this is an interesting place to wander around. Within the market, there are a number of independent little places to shop - you'll see groceries, food, knick-knacks,... 

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VISIT BOURBON STREET AND ENJOY THE MUSIC

by DennyP

Even if you are just passing through this great city of New Orleans everybody wants to stop and enjoy the life in Bourbon Street ...That amazing centre of this City of New Orleans that has been written about in so many songs and featured in so many movies.. I have always wanted to visit this city and I was not dissapointed..although it was just after "Hurricane Katrina" and the scene was a lot quieter the people, the food, the beverages, and above all the music was absolutely fantastic..so much so I can't wait to return again..

JOIN IN THE FUN AND DANCE ON BOURON STREET
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The First Step: Louisiana Visitor's Center

by ATXtraveler

Upon entering any state by car, I like to visit the Welcome Center, which is always helpful in getting the information you will need to enjoy the state.Having family in Waskom, TX right on the Louisiana Border makes it nice for me to stop in and get the information, although it took me almost 2 years to actually stop in.There are visitor's centers on each of the 4 major highway enterances on I-20 and I-10.You can also order this information before you arrive.

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Shreveport/Bossier City's Casinos

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If you are an avid gambler, or someone who enjoys seeing a nice show and dinner, Shreveport's Casino district is the place to be.Several of the big named casino chains have branches here on the Red River, including Horseshoe, Hollywood, Isle of Capri, and Boomtown!Acts from Willie Nelson to Cher all appear here, so go out and have a great time in Shreveport!

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Louisiana State Capitol

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It began as the dream of Huey P. Long,governor of Louisiana. And it was a very daring thought to build such a big State Capitol Building during the 1930s.The New Louisiana State Capitol was completed after 14 months in March 1932. The cost to complete the building was $5 million. In 1935, the Louisiana State Capitol Building was the site of Huey P. Long's assassination. Long was buried on the grounds with his statue facing the Capitol. It is the tallest state capitol in the United States. (450 feet high with 34 floors) It is an artdeco masterpiece.The architects used symbolism everywhere in the building. Where the tower rises at the 22nd floor four winged figures guard the corners and they represent Law, Science, Philosophy and Art. The staircase at the entrance has one step for each of the 48 states, listed in the order of their admittance to the Union. (Alaska and Hawaii were added to...

Louisiana State Capitol
Pet the Shark - he likes it.

by aemaya

I try to go everytime I'm in New Orleans. It's definitely the best aquarium I have ever seen. I'd pay just to see the jellyfish. They have no heart, no blood, and no brain. Yet they live. Coming from a med geek like me, I could stare at them for hours thinking "But you are just some cells! With no direction, rhyme, or reason!" I imagine this is why they just float around. Oh well. I've had days like that.The walk-through aquarium is breathtaking. Last time, we caught it during feeding time. That action was straight out of National Geographic. Make sure to pet the live shark and to visit Spot, the albino alligator.

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Rural Life Museum

by grandmaR

This museum contains a large collection of material culture of 19th century Louisiana, and also houses artifacts dealing with everyday rural life up to the early 20th century. It is largely staffed by the Louisiana State students. It was the brainchild of Steele Burden who was a landscape architect and whose family home "Windrush" is nearby and can also be visited. Various different buildings from different areas in Louisiana have been collected collected here. There was a schoolhouse, a store (photo 2), a dove cote (photo 5), slave cabins, an overseer's house, a church, etc. In 1970-72, six buildings were moved in – the Overseer’s House, Blacksmith Shop, Schoolhouse, and three cabins. Our admission as seniors was $6.00 each. There was a film. First we looked at the actual museum part which included some funeral carriages with a couple of cast iron coffins. I met Bob in the graveyard...

Cabin architecture
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Bocage Plantation -- NOW OPEN

by BBanek

Dear River Road Travelers,Bocage Plantation has officially opened its doors to the public for tours and Bed & Breakfast. Listed on the National Historic Register, Bocage has become a living museum without the usual ropes and stanchions that do not allow guests to feel 19th Century living at its finest. Furniture by famous makers like Mallard, Meeks, Roux, Querville, and many others are available to the overnight guests to use and enjoy. Guests have commented “you mean I actually get to sleep in a Mallard bed?” The answer is a resounding “yes”, and we want to know if we have made it as comfortable as you might want. Breakfast is served on Limoges China in the Napoleon Dining room, with sterling silver flatware. We have spared no expense to make your stay memorable and relaxing. The landscaping is being restored to the grandeur of the 19th Century by famous landscape architect Dr. Neil...

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Natures wonders near New Orleans

by DianeDevine

There are numerous things to keep you busy. Just north of New Orleans lies Lake Pontchartrain and the greater northshore communities where nature is bountiful. Enjoy a swamp tour (Honey Island Swamp Tours)in Slidell, or if you want to venture out on your own, there are walking trails in the Honey Island Wildlife Refuge (state) or the Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)both just north of Slidell and in neighboring Picayune MS is a lovely Arboretum to meander through. West of Slidell in LaCombe is the Big Branch NWR with a nice center and some weekends they do free boat tours. (Contact them through the NWR website) Abita Springs on to the west is a quaint little town settled due to the mineral spring water, interesting little area with a Carnivorous plant trail. And then south of Abita is the Nature Center great trails there too. Mississippi beaches would be about 1 1/2 hour drive...

Egret in the Honey Island Swamp
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Shreveport

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Shreveport was named after Miller Shreve who was commission to come into the area and clear a 165 mile log jam that had formed along the Red River (which was known as the "Great Raft''). This opened up the river to allow more settlers, traders and steamboat traffic to move down. A lot of the first settlers were from the Carolinas and were mostly a blend of Scot-Irish, English, German and Welsh. Shreveport and Bossier City are two of the South’s most popular gaming spots with at least 5 casinos, that I know of. They are also home to many museums and is the cultural, convention and entertainment centre of Ark-La-Tex. If the great outdoors is more your line then you will find some great fishing in the lakes and rivers in the area.

Natchitoches

by keeweechic

Natchitoches was originally founded by the French somewhere around 1699 as an outpost on the Red River to trade with the Spanish in Mexico. Trading became successful with area Indians and so a trading post was established at the head of navigation on the Red River near a village of Natchitoches Indians. The Downtown Historic District covers a 33-square block and features more than 50 historic homes and buildings. The brick main street is lined with wrought iron laced buildings, large stately oak trees, and of course, magnolias, the state flower of Louisiana. Dotted around the parish are 18th and 19th century structures with some dating back as far as the American Revolution when Natchitoches was occupied by the Union army during the Civil War.

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  1. New Orleans Things to Do
  2. Baton Rouge Things to Do
  3. Shreveport Things to Do
  4. New Iberia Things to Do
  5. Lake Charles Things to Do
  6. Natchitoches Things to Do
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  8. Monroe Things to Do
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  10. Saint Francisville Things to Do
  11. Avery Island Things to Do
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  13. Mandeville Things to Do
  14. Covington Things to Do
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  18. Leesville Things to Do
  19. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Reserve Things to Do
  20. Sabine National Wildlife Refuge Things to Do
  21. Vacherie Things to Do
  22. Abita Springs Things to Do
  23. Sam Houston State Park Things to Do
  24. Breaux Bridge Things to Do
  25. Saint Martinville Things to Do
  26. Chalmette Things to Do
  27. Slidell Things to Do
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  29. Port Allen Things to Do
  30. Kenner Things to Do
  31. Natchez Things to Do
  32. Sulphur Things to Do
  33. Poverty Point State Park Things to Do
  34. Lake Claiborne State Park Things to Do
  35. Pierre Part Things to Do
  36. Rayne Things to Do
  37. Sorrento Things to Do
  38. Tallulah Things to Do
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