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Louisiana

4.3
Historic Walking Areas · Nightlife · Military Museums
The Pelican State
With a landscape of deltas, marshes, and swamps formed by the sediments of the Mississippi River, Louisiana is home to rich native plant and animal life, including rare species of tree frogs, ibis, and egrets. The state's urban areas, most notably the historical city of New Orleans, are some of its most popular attractions and boast a varied multicultural and multilingual heritage, strongly influenced by a mix of French, Spanish, Native American, and African cultures. Native Louisianans proudly cling to their distinctive dialects and musical traditions, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the most culturally diverse areas in North America. The homeland of both Cajun and Creole cuisines, Louisiana remains a top holiday destination for foodies from around the world. Take a peek at our custom trip planner: Louisiana and its charms laid bare and easily scheduled.
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    Top Louisiana tours

    FROM $50 BOOK WITH VIATOR Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Tours from $20 »
    FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tours from $38 »

    Places to visit in Louisiana

    New OrleansTrip planner BEST FOR: Historic Walking Area, Nightlife, Military Museum LafayetteTrip planner BEST FOR: Historic Walking Area, Cemetery, History Museum Baton RougeTrip planner BEST FOR: Historic Site, Wildlife Area, Government Building ShreveportTrip planner BEST FOR: Art Museum, Science Museum, Aquarium Lake CharlesTrip planner BEST FOR: Casino, Park, Nightlife

    Regions of Louisiana

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    Popular things to do in Louisiana

    The National WWII Museum ©
    Military Museum
    The National WWII Museum
    New Orleans
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
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    French Quarter ©
    Historic Walking Area
    French Quarter
    New Orleans
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours
    Garden District ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Garden District
    New Orleans
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    St. Louis Cathedral ©
    Church
    St. Louis Cathedral
    New Orleans
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour

    Hidden gems in Louisiana

    New Orleans City Park ©
    Park
    New Orleans City Park
    New Orleans
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Audubon Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Audubon Zoo
    New Orleans
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    New Orleans Museum of Art ©
    Specialty Museum
    New Orleans Museum of Art
    New Orleans
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium ©
    Specialty Museum
    Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
    New Orleans
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Louisiana

    Jackson Square ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Jackson Square
    New Orleans
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Lafayette Cemetery No.1 ©
    Cemetery
    Lafayette Cemetery No.1
    New Orleans
    4.4
    Duration: 30 minutes
    St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 ©
    Cemetery
    St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
    New Orleans
    3.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Nottoway Plantation ©
    Historic Site
    Nottoway Plantation
    White Castle
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Louisiana

    Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World ©
    Specialty Museum
    Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
    New Orleans
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Backstreet Cultural Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Backstreet Cultural Museum
    New Orleans
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Ogden Museum of Southern Art ©
    Art Museum
    Ogden Museum of Southern Art
    New Orleans
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA ©
    Art Museum
    The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA
    New Orleans
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour

    Kid-friendly things to do in Louisiana

    Audubon Aquarium of the Americas ©
    Aquarium
    Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
    New Orleans
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve ©
    National Park
    Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
    New Orleans
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Audubon Park ©
    Park
    Audubon Park
    New Orleans
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    New Orleans Botanical Gardens ©
    Garden
    New Orleans Botanical Gardens
    New Orleans
    4.0
    Duration: 1 hour

    Shopping in Louisiana

    Louisiana Music Factory ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Louisiana Music Factory
    New Orleans
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Faulkner House Books ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Faulkner House Books
    New Orleans
    4.5
    Duration: 30 minutes
    French Market ©
    Flea Market
    French Market
    New Orleans
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Meyer The Hatter ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Meyer The Hatter
    New Orleans
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    The Savvy Native ©
    Literary / Art / Music Tour
    The Savvy Native
    New Orleans
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    French Quarter Phantoms ©
    Nightlife
    French Quarter Phantoms
    New Orleans
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cajun Food Tours ©
    Bus Tour
    Cajun Food Tours
    Lafayette
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Ghost / Vampire Tour
    Ghost & Vampire Tours
    New Orleans
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

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