Escape to Louisiana
Find Souvenirs For The Soul In Your Louisiana.
In Louisiana, we have what’s called “lagniappe,” or “a little something extra.” When it comes to vacationing in Louisiana, lagniappe refers to the special moments you’ll share with people who celebrate this unique music, food, and culture with every breath they take. People who will both entertain and inspire you. When you visit our state, you’ll find souvenirs for the soul, memories of your Louisiana.
Jazz Is Just The Beginning.
Jazz Musician.
New Orleans is famous for the jazz that pours out onto Bourbon, Frenchmen and Fulton streets, but, while jazz was born in the Crescent City, it isn’t our only baby. Discover zydeco and Cajun music at one ofthe many dance halls in Southwest Louisiana. And relive the early days of country music at Shreveport’s Louisiana Hayride Museum. With more than 400 events every year, Louisiana is the Music Festival Capital of the World. Experience it live.
Eat Your Way Across The State.
In the Northern and Central parts of the state, you’ll find everything from down-home country cooking to restaurants with a sophisticated continental flare. In Southwest Louisiana, jambalaya, boiled seafood and crawfish étouffée are on the menu. And New Orleans is famous for its legendary Creole restaurants and trendy establishments owned by celebrity chefs. Don’t go home without eating beignets, a shrimp poboy and a cup of seafood gumbo.
Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine.
A Culture As Rich As Oysters Rockefeller.
Discover an up-and-coming artist at a gallery or art market across the state. You can also attend an art walk, like the one that takes place the first Saturday of each month in the New Orleans Arts District. Explore what life was like in the days before and after the Civil War on a plantation tour or at one of the state’s many museums or historic sites. Fall in love with Cajun culture on a swamp tour.
Experience the lacy wrought iron that graces the architecture of many of our historic districts. Learn the ins and outs of Mardi Gras at one of several elaborate museums. Or why not take a ride on one of our scenic byways where you’ll find evidence of our unique culture around every corner? Wherever you go, you’ll find a little lagniappe — a little something extra — to celebrate in your Louisiana.
Louisiana also has great museums, shopping, galleries, architecture and antiquing. You can even try your luck at one of our casinos. Come fall in love with Louisiana all over again. www.louisianatravel.com |
