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Historic Front Street in Natchitoches

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The grandeur of the stage in the Grand Opera House of the South was restored in the renovation. Located in Crowley, Louisiana.

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Bring your dancing shoes to the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival in Opelousas.

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Commemorative red stick statue at Southern University in Baton Rouge.

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Audubon Insectarium ©Audubon Institute

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Take a ride on one of New Orleans streetcars.

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Live music, delicious foods, competitions and more await festival goers at the International Rice Festival in Crowley.

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Visit the Abita Mystery House to see strange collections, inventions and odd memorabilia.

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Explore the beautiful art at the Shreveport Multicultural Center of the South.

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River Road African American Museum

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The beautiful Wingate House in the Historic District in Leesville.

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Watch horse racing at the Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino Hotel in Vinton.

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Feeding Animals at Leaning Oak Farm ©Leaning Oak Farm

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San Francisco Plantation recently reopened after more than $1 million in renovations.

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Tour San Francisco Plantation along the River Road between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

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Sip craft brews at Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville, Louisiana

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The Chimes restaurant's large decks overlooking the Bogue Falaya River offer a great spot for happy hour - in Covington Louisiana ©LouisianaNorthshore.com

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Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building in Thibodaux showcases traditional Cajun boats.

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Tour Landry Vineyards in Monroe to experience some of Louisiana's wine country.

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Don't miss the annual French Quarter Festival in New Orleans - it's one of the largest (and most fun) free festivals in the South!

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Experience the Cajun version of Mardi Gras at the Courir de Mardi Gras in Eunice, Louisiana.

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Kayak fishing on Cypress Black Bayou in Shreveport. ©Shreveport-Bossier CVB

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Experience Buck and Johnny's Zydeco Breakfast in Breaux Bridge.

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The National WWII Museum's Freedom Pavilion at dusk, located in New Orleans. ©National WWII Museum

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The Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans has a variety of cruises such as history tours, and jazz brunches.

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Shrimp Boats at The Shrimp and Petroleum Festival ©Cajun Coast CVB

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Enjoy a Louisiana crafted beverage at the tasting room at Donner-Peltier Distillers in Thibodaux, Louisiana

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Cajun music jam session at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux.

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See the beauty of Delcambre's shrimp boats when you drive along the Cajun Corridor Byway in Louisiana.

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Go tubing in Bogue Chitto State Park Louisiana

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Head to the historic Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley, Louisiana

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Red River Revel Festival in Shreveport

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Kids playing at Jackson Square in New Orleans.

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The Strand Theatre in Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana

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Experience the Cajun version of Mardi Gras at a Courir De Mardi Gras.

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A visitor takes in the sights at the Abita Mystery House.

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Gardens at the R.W. Norton Art Gallery

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Take a safari tour to see zebras and other exotic animals at Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, Louisiana

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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

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Your taste buds will sing at the Sweet Dough Pie Festival in Grand Coteau, Louisiana

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Watch a speeding Ferrari and other sports cars race at the NOLA Motorsports Park.

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Harrah's Louisiana Downs has many game options including slot machines.

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Stroll through the gardens at Houmas House and enjoy the fountains.

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Visit the Biedenharn Coke Museum in Monroe, Louisiana

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Touch an alligator at the Gator & Friends Alligator Park and Exotic Zoo

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Cajun Dance session at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux.

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The State Fair of Louisiana's carnival grounds in Shreveport.

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So much fun and sweet tastes to be had at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival held each spring..

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View Mardi Gras floats at Mardi Gras World museum in New Orleans.

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Audubon Insectarium

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Experience a Cajun Jam session at the Joie De Vivre Cafe in Breaux Bridge.

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Get ready to dance at the Jolly Inn Cajun Dance Hall in Houma.

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Admire the amazing gardens in the Afton Villa Gardens in St. Francisville, LA

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Inmates participate in "convict poker" at the Angola Prison Rodeo.

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