Louisiana

Image courtesy Explore Louisiana. One of the U.S.'s 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Poverty Point is steeped in history that dates back more than 3,400 years. The site is a series of raised earthen mounds and their accompanying channels and ridges,...
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The most significant monument in the park is the flagpole near the entrance, which symbolizes the transfer of ownership of Louisiana from Spain to France, and then finally to the United States. LANDMARK 19. WAMorgan/Depositphotos.com. The Pharmacy...
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Eat at Li'l Dizzy's Cafe. Since New Orleans is known for its Creole cuisine, one of the best things to do in Louisiana is visit a New Orleans restaurant. Creole cuisine is a unique blend of African, European, and Native American foods....
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There are so many Louisiana historical sites and museums to see. A trip to Louisiana means you are ready to enjoy yourself fully. The ones in New Orleans are recommended as a starting point because most exhibits relate to Louisiana history. These...
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Not wanting to bore you, here are only a few famous films that used Louisiana as their set: A Streetcar Named Desire, 21 Jump Street, Steel Magnolias, Pitch Perfect, Ray, 12 Years a Slave, and literally dozens more. 13. Architecture. Louisiana is filled...
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10. Go Deep-Sea Fishing at Grand Isle State Park. Grand Isle State Park is one of the best places in Louisiana to enjoy the outdoors. Best known for its beaches, fishing, and birding, this barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico is connected to the...
5. 1850 House. Interior, 1850 House. 1850 House is one of the grandest tourist attraction sites in Louisiana and represents a ton of the city's heritage. Quite peculiar about this house is the fact that, unlike other historical houses, this...
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18. Audubon Park. Source: Fotoluminate LLC / shutterstock. Audubon Park. Located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Audubon Park is one of the most beautiful places in the whole of Louisiana. The park is named after artist and naturalist John...
Less adventurous visitors may find a tour through a plantation more to their liking. Plan your visit with our list of the top attractions in Louisiana. On This Page: 1. New Orleans' French Quarter. 2. National WWII Museum. 3. Mardi Gras.
Louisiana's Old State Capitol is located in the capital, Baton Rouge. It was active until 1932 before replaced by the new capitol building. The former home of the Louisiana State Legislature is now a museum dedicated to the state's history....
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