Louisiana at a Glance
Louisiana offers attractions for travelers of all types, from party lovers to
history buffs. New Orleans is
a destination not to be missed, especially during Mardi
Gras when the streets are filled with the wild excitement of parades, parties
and live music. The historic sites of the French
Quarter, the live jazz clubs and the Louisiana
State Museum are other New Orleans attractions well worth exploring. South
of Lafayette is Bayou Country,
an area featuring several different swamp tours and excellent fishing. The city
of Baton Rouge is the state
capital, with magnolias and antebellum mansions in abundance. A significant location
in the American Civil War, Central
Louisiana houses an array of museums and historical sights pertaining to this
period. Shreveport and Bossier
City in the northern part of the state provide the region's best gaming options.
Louisiana's countryside is laden with historic plantations, many of which are
open for public tours.
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