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Louisiana

The Louisiana Gulf Coast is home to popular Mardi Gras celebrations, magnificent homes and oaks trees, beautiful bayous, and so much more. Feed Your Soul in Lafayette, Houma, New Orleans, and other great Louisiana cities.

15 Fun Day Trips From New Orleans Louisiana

Oak Alley in the bayou. Airboat tours by Arthur Matherne

From swamp tours and holding alligators to authentic Cajun food to exploring beaches and bayous, my favorite New Orleans day … Read more

New Orleans Plantations to Tour on Your Next Louisiana Getaway

Evergreen Plantation slave quarters

On your next US Gulf Coast road trip and Louisiana getaway, visit these New Orleans Plantations and other fantastic New … Read more

22 Great Things to Do in Houma: Louisiana Bayou Near New Orleans

Louisiana's Bayou Country sign

My favorite fun things to do in Houma are perfect whether you are on a Louisiana vacation for several days … Read more

Louisiana Bayou Tour at Greenwood Gator Farm

hold a live gator at Greenwood Gator Farm

Highlighting our trip to Louisiana’s Bayou Country was a visit to Greenwood Gator Farm. Learn all about the powerful and … Read more

Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras: Family-friendly Carnival in Lake Charles

Mardi Gras mask and decorations

Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras spans several days of themed parades and family-friendly events that make Lake Charles and surrounding towns … Read more

Experience Relaxed Luxury at L’Auberge Lake Charles

colorful beach chairs at L'Auberge Lake Charles

L’Auberge Lake Charles earns a AAA Four Diamond designation with their luxury accommodations and a casino, spa, pool, 7 eateries, … Read more

27 Fun Things to Do in Louisiana Northshore

Abita Brewing Company

When looking for things to do in Louisiana Northshore, consider that St Tammany Parish landscape varies from swamp to equestrian rolling … Read more

8 Great Happy Things to Do in Lafayette Louisiana

live zydeco music in Lafayette LA

Lafayette Louisiana has been ranked as USA’s Happiest City, calls itself the “the Heart of Cajun and Creole Country,” and loves showing … Read more

Fascinating Small Town Museums in Southeastern US

Fascinating Small Town Museums in Eastern US

Over 35,000 museums are located in the United States but travel articles consistently cover the same 50 or so. I have visited many fascinating museums … Read more

8 Great Reasons to Take Collette Tours of America’s Music Cities

Discover 8 great reasons to travel with Collette Tours on any trip, and take a closer look at Collette America’s … Read more

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