Editors' Picks: 19 of the Best Things to Do in Louisiana!

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Oak Alley Plantation

Stroll beneath the breathtaking canopy of oaks that date back to the 18th century, then explore one of the rockstars of authentic plantation homes. Cottages on the premises are available for…

Stroll beneath the breathtaking canopy of oaks that date back to the 18th century, then explore one…

The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Louisiana!

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Oak Valley Plantation Tour, Vacherie, LA

If you love history, you’ll love the Oak Valley Plantation Tour. Originally a sugarcane plantation, this home was built in 1805, long before the Civil War, and features 25 acres and has 12…

If you love history, you’ll love the Oak Valley Plantation Tour. Originally a sugarcane…

13 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Louisiana!

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Oak Alley Plantation, Vacherie, LA

Known as the Grand Dame of the Great River Road, this historic plantation home was built in the mid 1800s. It is named after the alley of 80-foot-tall oak trees that go from the house to the river…

Known as the Grand Dame of the Great River Road, this historic plantation home was built in the mid…

The Top 14 Historical Sites in Louisiana!

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Laura Plantation, Vacherie, La

There are many historical plantations all around Louisiana, but the grounds of Laura Plantation have a particularly unique history all their own. Being high elevation for this area, 19 feet above sea…

There are many historical plantations all around Louisiana, but the grounds of Laura Plantation…

The 9 Best Boat Rentals in Louisiana!

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Cajun Pride Tours, La Place, LA

Swamps, plantations, and more—oh, my! You’ll have a great time and not even realize that you’re learning something new when you book one of the specialty tours from this…

Swamps, plantations, and more—oh, my! You’ll have a great time and not even realize…

The 10 Best Dog Parks in Louisiana!

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Norman Swanner Dog Park, Thibodaux, LA

This park located way down in Thibodaux provides a recreational area for all the pups in the region. This clean park is open daily and includes doggie clean up as well as water stations. It is 32,000…

This park located way down in Thibodaux provides a recreational area for all the pups in the…

The 9 Best Public Golf Courses in Louisiana!

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Belle Terre, La Place, LA

The literal translation of belle terre is “beautiful land” and the public golf course that bears that name is just that. Located in La Place, Louisiana, Belle Terre is considered one of…

The literal translation of belle terre is “beautiful land” and the public golf course…

8 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Louisiana

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Houmas House Plantation & Gardens, Darrow, LA

These gardens sit along river road in a 38-acre display of lush Louisiana plants. The gardens reflect each season as the year goes by such as in summer when the huge oaks benefit from the cool air…

These gardens sit along river road in a 38-acre display of lush Louisiana plants. The gardens…

The 13 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Louisiana!

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The Inn and Houmas House Plantation & Gardens, Darrow, LA

Nestled in an alley of oaks are the cottages that make up the Inn at Houmas House in Darrow, a small town along the river near New Orleans. Guests can step out their door and be right amongst the…

Nestled in an alley of oaks are the cottages that make up the Inn at Houmas House in Darrow, a…

The 9 Best Burger Joints in Louisiana!

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Grady V’s American Bistro, Thibodaux, LA

Grady V’s American Bistro offers incredible burgers, steaks, and seafood. While the restaurant is on a golf course, it is open to the public. Try the Triple Threat Burger—their house…

Grady V’s American Bistro offers incredible burgers, steaks, and seafood. While the…

Cajun Pride Tours, La Place, LA

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Swamps, plantations, and more—oh, my! You’ll have a great time and not even realize that you’re learning something new when you book one of the specialty tours from this… Read More

Norman Swanner Dog Park, Thibodaux, LA

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Houmas House Plantation & Gardens, Darrow, LA

Featured in 8 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Louisiana!

These gardens sit along river road in a 38-acre display of lush Louisiana plants. The gardens reflect each season as the year goes by such as in summer when the huge oaks benefit from the cool air… Read More

The Inn and Houmas House Plantation & Gardens, Darrow, LA

Featured in The 13 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Louisiana!

Nestled in an alley of oaks are the cottages that make up the Inn at Houmas House in Darrow, a small town along the river near New Orleans. Guests can step out their door and be right amongst the… Read More

Palm Beach Tan, Prairieville, LA

Featured in The 8 Best Tanning Salons in Louisiana!

Customer satisfaction is what drives the friendly folks at Palm Beach Tan. Located in Prairieville, Louisiana, this salon employs trained and certified professionals who can give you the look and… Read More

Leader’s Fried Chicken, Gonzales, LA

Featured in 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Louisiana

Gonzales, Louisiana has fast becoming the fried chicken capitol of the South, thanks to Leader’s Fried Chicken. Daily and weekly specials on chicken, fish and all the fixings. And don’t… Read More

Harold's Plumbing, Kenner, LA

Featured in 10 Best Plumbers in Louisiana!

The team at Harold’s Plumbing, LLC pride themselves on delivering personalized service that you won’t find with larger commercialized companies. They specialize in both commercial and residential… Read More

Scarlet Scoop, Houma, LA

Featured in The 7 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Louisiana!

Down on the bayou in Houma, Scarlet Scoop has become a staple to not only the people of the community but people from all around the world. Having opened the shop decades ago in an old Sinclair gas… Read More

Rivertown Farmers Market, Kenner, LA

Featured in The 9 Best Farmers Markets in Louisiana!

Held in historic Rivertown in Kenner, this market is open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They not only provide an array of fresh, local produce in this community space but also have… Read More

Jun

Stars and Stripes: A Celebration at Conway

6:00 PM

Gonzales, LA

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Tracy Lawrence

7:30 PM

Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA

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T.G. Sheppard

7:00 PM

Moonlight Inn Bar, French Settlement, LA

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Aug

Hometown Throwdown Music Fest 23

1:30 PM

Harang Auditorium formerly Thibodaux Civic Center, Thibodaux, LA

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Nov

Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival

9:00 AM

Destrehan Plantation, Destrehan, LA

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Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival

9:00 AM

Destrehan Plantation, Destrehan, LA

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