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 Sandbox is a sand volleyball complex/bar & grill open to all ages and abilities. We offer leagues during weeknights and tournaments on weekends. Come out with friends or meet some new ones. Have fun playing or just sit back and watch while enjoying a cold drink at Houma's beach volleyball bar.
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This huge domed stadium is the home of the city's NFL team, the New Orleans Saints.
I went to see the Appalacian State Mountaineers play UAB. App State won. This was my first experience here. I had row nine seats on the 30 yard line. A tremendous experience. All the service people were very friendly and helpful. If you go prepare for domed stadium pricing on refreshments.
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The slides were amazing and totally recommend going there. The concession stand was pretty good. The people who worked there had an amazing attitude.
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Quietly located on the riverside of Magazine Street off of Henry Clay Avenue, Audubon Park's Tennis Courts are a thing of true beauty. Audubon Park is home to the best tennis courts New Orleans has to offer. Not only does Audubon Park offer ten tennis courts, they offer all of them on clay, one of the sports premier surfaces.
Like outdoors volleyball? We offer 6 of the finest sand courts around. Laguna is the place for all die-hard athletes & the recreational/beginner players. We offer a variety of leagues and tournaments for all age groups. Our cabana bar & grill is perfect for watching the vball action or for hosting your event!
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