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Louisiana is positioned in the Deep South, between Texas and Mississippi, and south of Arkansas. The Gulf of Mexico defines the southern border of the state. The state is divided up into 64 parishes.

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Many new visitors to the state ask "What is there to see and do in Louisiana?"

This website offers a tour of popular Louisiana destinations, interesting cities and travel attractions across the Bayou State. Our travel guides feature over 60 travel destinaons and tourist attractions in Louisiana, plus special sections on Mardi Gras, Museums, and Swamp Tours.

Explore Acadiana, and take a leisurely road trip to St. Francisville, Pierre Part, and New Orleans. Visit North Louisiana hill country tourist attractions in communities such as Shreveport, Monroe and historic Natchitoches.

Many residents in South Louisiana are "Cajuns", descendants of 18th-century Acadian exiles from what are now Canada's Maritime Provinces, while others are descended from various native American and nationalities. Explore Cajun Country, and enjoy South Louisiana culture and attractions during stops in Acadiana cities and towns such as New Iberia, St.Martinville, Thibodaux, Breaux Bridge and Lafayette. And learn more about Cajun Food and Culinary Tradtions and Cajun Music.

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Explore the Atchafalaya Basin, the nation’s largest river swamp, containing almost one million acres of the nation’s most significant bottomland hardwoods, swamps, bayous and backwater lakes. Enjoy the incredible and diverse Louisiana food and culinary traditions ... Whether you are dining at Antoine's or Commander's Palace in New Orleans, Middendorfs at Pass Manchac, Prejeans in Lafayette, Hot Tails in New Roads, or one of hundreds of other Louisiana restaurants, a great culinary experience is to be enjoyed!	Mardi Gras is celebrated in cities and towns all around Louisiana, from north to south, east to west. Whether you plan to celebrate Fat Tuesday in New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles or dozens of other locations, Louisiana has a parade, concert, festival and other fun events for you! Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, will next be celebrated in Louisiana on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Visit Grand Isle on the Louisiana Gulf Coast
Learn about Louisiana swamps and cypress trees ... a swamp is an area of land permanently saturated, or filled, with water. The most impressive objects in the swamp are the cypress trees which are very graceful in their structure, with their reddish bark, exquisitely bent branches, and delicately fine leaves. St. Martinville is located in extreme south Louisiana, in the heart of Cajun Country and Acadiana, on the banks of the historic Bayou Teche. Visit New Iberia, on the banks of the Historic Bayou Teche, the locale of lovely homes and Tabasco! Visit New Orleans and the exciting French Quarter, the World War II Museum, and cruises on the Mississippi River!
VIsit historic Natchitoches on the banks of beautiful Cane River! With some 400 different festivals each year, it’s easy to see why Louisiana is often called the Festival Capital of America. We celebrate just about every crop harvested, every indigenous dish, and every type of music that's played here. Throughout the year, music, food, history and holidays inspire festivals and events of all sizes throughout Louisiana, from north to south, east to west. Explore Louisiana weather and climate ... current condtions, weather radar, forecasts and hurricane and tropical storm history and predictions Visit Toledo Bend Reservoir, a massive 185,000 acre lake that is a project of the States of Texas and Louisiana, and has both recreational and power generation benefits.  Boating, fishing, skiing, camping, hiking, birding, golf, and other recreational activities are all popular.

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Cajun Country

Acadiana is a vast region encompassing 22 parishes in French Louisiana in the southern part of the state. 

The residents in Cajun Country are descended from various native American and nationalities, but many are "Cajuns", descendants of 18th-century Acadian exiles from Canada's Maritime Provinces. 


 

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Louisiana Facts

Louisiana covers an area of 51,855 square miles. It is bounded by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.

It is 31st among the states in size, and the 25th most populous.

Louisiana does not have "counties", but instead has 64 "parishes".

 

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State Capitol

As the tallest state capitol in the United States, the building is 450 feet high with 34 floors. The cost to complete the building was a modest $5 million. 

It is one of only four skyscraper capitols in the country and one of only nine capitol buildings that does not have a dome. 

The architects of the State Capitol used symbolism throughout the design of this towering building.

 

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Hotels and Lodging

Louisiana offers a variety of hotels, motels, extended-stay suites, upscale inns, and other lodging.

Vacation rentals are also an excellent option in many parts of Louisiana, particularly in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette metro areas. 

For those planning trips to outdoor destinations, lakes and campgrounds, they will find numerous State Parks, camping facilities and RV parks in every part of Louisiana.

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Alligators

The American Alligator is the largest reptile in North America.

Many residents in Louisiana and visitors from across the country have an interest in, and fascination with, the alligator. A variety of swamp tours, alligator tours, alligator ranches, alligator expeditions, alligator parks, and nature tours cater to tourists in Louisiana.

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Swamp Tours

One of the most popular things to do for visitors to Louisiana is touring the swamps! Most tours are concentrated in South Louisiana.

In the greater New Orleans area, there are many swamp tour options in communities such as Marrero, Westwego, Braithwaite, Lafitte, Des Allemands and Laplace.

Others can be found in South Louisiana cities such as Breaux Bridge, Henderson, Slidell and Thibodaux.

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