Louisiana tourism is centered on New Orleans and the North Shore region in the southeastern corner of the state near the Florida border. West of New Orleans is the Great River Road, with the I-10 running to the Mississippi River port capital city of Baton Rogue. West of New Orleans along the Gulf of Mexico, the I-10 cuts through Lafayette and Lake Charles on its way past Abbeville to Texas. Central Louisiana is Lake Country, and home to cities like Alexandria and Natchitoches. In northern Louisiana, the I-20 runs west from Monroe to Bossier City, Shreveport, and East Texas. Unless Louisiana is very familiar and frequent territory, New Orleans will be the top choice for a Louisiana vacation. Though Mardi Gras, music, and the winning ways of the New Orleans Saints football team get the spotlight, there is much more to explore in New Orleans. Within New Orleans choose among Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the Upper and Lower French Quarters, the Warehouse and Central Business District, the Garden District and Uptown, and Mid-City. With street car lines linking the French Quarter to the Garden District, Convention Center, and everywhere else, it is easy for the whole family to get around. If long walks are your exercise, explore the scenic city on foot. An easy two-hour drive from New Orleans brings you to Baton Rogue, Natchitoches and Lake Country. Explore old Beauregard Town in downtown Baton Rogue, the historic homes of the Baton Rogue Garden District, and tour one or several working plantations. Walk the 33-block Historic Landmark District and tour the historic homes and churches of Natchitoches. Relive Spanish Empire history in Louisiana at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site. Heading west from New Orleans is Cajun Country and Lafayette with its mix of French, French Canadian (Acadian), Spanish, and Caribbean cultures. Besides Cajun and Creole cookery, explore the Civil War heritage at the Lafayette Museum. Stop by Abbeville to view the courthouse designed by Hayes Town, St. Mary Magdalen Church, and have a seafood meal. With 75 annual festivals Lake Charles is Louisiana's Festival City, and home to the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway. Shreveport and Bossier City in northwest Louisiana are casino and entertainment centers. Shreveport is renowned for hosting the Louisiana State Fair in the fall. Plus floral centers, art galleries, and museums. Monroe in the northeast also has notable gardens.
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The place where vampire's shop. The boutique features unique and creative items, many of which are hand crafted by local artists. From stained glass bats and gargoyles to Gothic jewelry, hats, capes and Custom Fangs - and our famous fortune candles which we select for each customer. Visiting the boutique is an experience you will never forget. We like to create customers for eternity.
We always stop at Boutique du Vampyre when visiting Nola! You've heard stories of ghosts and vampires in New Orleans, so I'd recommend checking out this fun shop for the atmosphere and cool gifts. Steven and all the crew are friendly, knowledgeable, and can hook you up with a cool tour or give you inside info about other exclusive places to visit.
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If you want a college game day(and night) experience that will provide a "Remember the time we..." experience, catch a big night game in Tiger Stadium. There is no pre-game tailgating that compares to LSU...the food (from gumbo to jambalaya to etouffee to grilled oysters to...) is delicious...and most tailgaters are happy to share their dishes. The music varies from party to party, just keep moving till you find your tunes...sattelite dishes/streaming provides tailgaters with the day's games...you will likely end the day with many new friends.... Oh, the stadium...originally designed to look similar to the Roman Colosseum, additions obscure much of the architectural detail; however, the north end of the exterior still maintains the classic look of an acient amphitheatre. Inside, with 102,320 other spectators, is where the magic of Tiger Stadium will transform your viewing of a college football game into a singular experience... Saturday Night in Death Valley
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Wild Louisiana Tours offers kayaking swamp tours outside of New Orleans, LA. Paddle through scenic cypress swamps on your kayak swamp tour and see all of the beautiful sites that make Louisiana famous. Come book your New Orleans kayak swamp tour today.
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Ghost City tours offers the premiere Haunted New Orleans Ghost Tour! Join us while we explore the spooky French Quarter after dark. You'll hear the grim tales of New Orleans past as we visit the most haunted places in the French Quarter. All of our New Orleans Ghost Tours are historically accurate and enitrely spine-tingling! Tickets are limited, don't miss out!
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Our local guides give unparalleled access to the Honey Island Swamp. Paddle under the canopy of hundred year old cypress trees and past houseboats that tell a story of a different way of life. Our tours are educationally based-- your guide will share information about the local ecosystem, culture, history, and folklore of this unique destination.
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New Orleans By Air. Just Plane Fun! New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training is proud to be located in one of the most unique, authentic, and mysterious cities in the U.S., New Orleans. It is our desire to capture the heart and soul of the city that we call home from the sky. In the city shaped like a crescent, it gets tricky finding your way around. Let us put it all in perspective for you. From the bayou to the Dome, from the river to the lake, from the cemeteries to the mouth of the river, from the Quarter to the Spanish Plaza, you can capture it all in one flight. Come see your favorite local landmarks, neighborhoods, and other cultural gems from the air!
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We are a small family owned business. We have been in business since 1994. We invite you take a lazy, leisurely ride or a more adventurous ride. We have six passenger airboats that can reach speed speeds up to 60 mph. Our airboats can acutally ride on the marsh or deep in the cypress swamp where most tours can not go. You can take the 15 passenger United State Coast Guard certified airboats that can run the shallows at 40 mph. Our tour is just 25 minutes southwest of the Orleans Airport, 45 minutes from downtown N. O., and 90 minutes southeast of Baton Rouge. We travel to a quiet fishing village where time seems to stand still. Discover one of the most unique and individualized swamp rides in Louisiana. We are minutes away from the Plantations. We have great Cajun cooking locally. RV parks are nearby. Please call for availablity and prices. Children under five are free under 13 years old are discounted $10. We do not take anyone under 2 years old. Custom tours are available.
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Cruse quietly inside the most beautiful swamps and bayous with Spanish moss Louisiana has to offer. We feed plenty of alligator friends along the way daily and you will see lots of wildlife and many bird species. Regular tour times are at 10:30 a.M. And 1:30 p.M. From Mon. Through sat. And 2:00 p.M. On sun. Other tour times can be made on any day and at anytime if you have 10 or more. We can also do private tours and sunset tours. Captain Billy Gaston is a licensed boat captain and he was born and raised on the bayous of South Louisiana. The tour boat is a 42 passenger coast guard approved, inspected vessel with a covered roof and bathroom felicity, which is great for large bus tours and school field trips. From Sept. Through may you will see the bald eagles and other migratory birds up close and watch mama bird feed her baby's in the nest from Feb. Through April. "Da' Cajun man" can also line you up with many other cajun adventures while you visit us here in the heart of "Real" Cajun country. We have the best b&b's, and camps on the bayou that you can stay at while you are here in the area. Terrebonne parish is "Sportsman's paradise" we have the best hunting and fishing in the world. We also have the best restaurants, museums, plantations, etc. So whatever you want to see and do while you are here in Louisiana, just let us know and we will line you up. Cajun man's swamp tour's and adventures is your "One stop shop" for all your Cajun adventures. Come pass a good time with us here in Terrebonne parish, it's "Real" Cajun. Ayeeee sha' !!!
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The Crescent City is best enjoyed as you glide through its streets and along the riverfront. Our world-class tour guides provide heaps of unique and fascinating stories that make this "America’s Most Interesting City!" All tours are limited in size so you can count on a great and a personal experience full of fun and fantastic photo ops! City Segway Tours is the original New Orleans Segway tour company! After being forced to close our doors because of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, we are thrilled to finally be coming home. When you glide with us, you’ll know you are gliding with the original and the best.
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We are anything but your typical swamp tour! Our lead tour guides include a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who has covered wetlands issues for 30 years, a former television producer who wrote for the only series covering erosion, and a former forest ranger and experienced environmental educator. Lost Lands takes customers out on boats or in kayaks to show the beauty of Louisiana's costal landscape. We also educate our customers on the rapid land loss occurring in the region and explain why south Louisiana is ground zero for global warming. You’ll start with an in-depth audio-visual education on the history of this problem and the proposed cures from award-winning experts. Then come with us for a first-hand experience into the beauty and peril of the largest wetlands ecosystems left in the lower 48 states.After taking our tour, you’ll understand why the wetlands are worth fighting for!
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