Louisiana Vacation Guide, Travel & Tourism #41 - 50

A Louisiana vacation is filled with amazing things to do and see. Experience Cajun culture and food, listen to talented Jazz musicians, visit New Orleans and relax along the Bayou shores. Louisiana culture is very diverse which makes a Louisiana vacation a unique and enriching experience. Plan a trip to Louisiana almost any time of the year for a wonderful and exciting vacation!

Start your Louisiana travels in New Orleans, the biggest and most popular tourist city in the state. There is a strong French influence in Louisiana which is particularly noticeable on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. You many even hear some people actually speaking French on Bourbon Street. You can shop French goods and foods at local markets and try some delicious authentic French dining seated at an outdoor restaurant. At night, the street comes alive, with live music, and festive bars and nightclubs. Bourbon Street is where the world famous Mardi Gras festival is held each year.

Next stop, Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s capital city. Here you can enjoy delicious Cajun fare, tour massive plantations, sight-see through city parks, stop at the capitol and tour an antebellum south home. For you sport’s lovers, check out a Louisiana State University football game, a truly unique experience and beloved past time for locals. As you can tell from the name alone, Baton Rouge, like New Orleans, is filled with French influence and is a definite stop on a great Louisiana vacation!

Head to the Mississippi River for an exciting river boat tour or spend a couple nights camping with family and friends in one of Louisiana’s many state parks. There are several lakes throughout the state where you can enjoy some great fishing, boating and swimming. Louisiana is also well known for its great hunting areas.

Finally, end your Louisiana vacation with a trip to the Bayou, the area where the Gulf of Mexico meets the shores of Louisiana. Rent a Louisiana beach vacation home or stay in a Louisiana hotel and relax on the Gulf Shores. A Louisiana beach vacation is a great way to spend some time with your family or someone special.

So get ready for an other-worldly experience, some serious French influence and some fantastic southern accents in Louisiana! Take a look at some of the great accommodations and travel tours we have on RealAdventures.com and let us help you plan your Louisiana travels today!

Jeanine Kutil