THE BEST OF LOUISIANA

Here in iconic NOLA you’ll find all kinds of cultural and historic attractions, as well as plenty of live music and delicious eats to suit just about every taste.

NEW ORLEANS’ FRENCH QUARTER

MARDI GRAS

Each spring, there is a two-week long party that ends on Ash Wednesday, celebrating in a way that’s so large — only New Orleans could pull it off.

WHITNEY PLANTATION

Whitney Plantation is the only museum in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on the lives of slaves. See memorials honoring over 100,000 people who were held in slavery in Louisiana.

TABASCO FACTORY & MUSEUM

Ready for something spicy? Located on Avery Island you’ll find the Tabasco Factory & Museum — home of the famous Tabasco sauce. Don’t skip a tasting.

A French plantation built by freed slaves, later to be where famous African-American folk artist Clementine Hunter worked and lived. See her workspace here today.

MELROSE PLANTATION

OLD STATE CAPITOL

This Gothic architectural treasure overlooks the Mississippi River. In its 165 years, it’s made it through war, fire, scandal, abandonment — and an occasional fistfight.

Offering plenty of educational opportunities, plus hundreds of different interactive exhibits, this museum is so fun, kids won’t even realize they’re learning.

SCI-PORT DISCOVERY CENTER

THE CAJUN RIVIERA

Located on the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll find beautiful beaches just minutes from Cameron, LA. It offers an impressive stretch with no restaurants or stores and very few homes.

25 THINGS TO DO IN LOUISIANA EVERYONE WILL LOVE

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