7 Best Cocktail Bars in Louisiana

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Fred’s Lounge, Mamou, LA

This isn’t a fancy highbrow place, but that’s what makes it so unique. Full of good Cajun influence, this is a rowdy place full of laughter and fun. Good food and great drinks are…

This isn’t a fancy highbrow place, but that’s what makes it so unique. Full of good…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Louisiana!

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Lake Chicot Loop Trail, Chicot State Park, Ville Platte, LA

Located in Chicot State Park, this trail loops around a beautiful lake for approximately 19.2 miles. There is primitive camping along the way if you care to make it a two-day trip and simply…

Located in Chicot State Park, this trail loops around a beautiful lake for approximately 19.2…

The 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Louisiana!

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El Charro, Ville Platte, LA

El Charro in Ville Platte, Louisiana, is a great place to meet up with friends. Friendly servers, great food, fast service, and reasonable prices keep people coming back and result in high social…

El Charro in Ville Platte, Louisiana, is a great place to meet up with friends. Friendly servers,…

Game Day! Best Wings in Louisiana

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The New Twisted Wings, Eunice, LA

Twisted Wings in Eunice, Louisiana, serves burgers, chicken and other American food staples for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The wings menu includes spicy bayou, mango heat, honey mustard, barbecue,…

Twisted Wings in Eunice, Louisiana, serves burgers, chicken and other American food staples for…

The Best Free Things to Do in Louisiana!

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Courir de Mardi Gras, Eunice, LA

This age-old tradition started when the town of Eunice first came into existence in the late 19th century. Participants dress in their best, handmade Cajun Mardi Gras costumes that are often masked…

This age-old tradition started when the town of Eunice first came into existence in the late 19th…

The 9 Best Camping Spots in Louisiana!

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Lake Chicot State Park, Ville Platte, LA

This state park has two different entrances with many different camping options. The South Landing has 15 deluxe and three standard cabins along with group camping sites. The cabins have water, heat,…

This state park has two different entrances with many different camping options. The South Landing…

9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Louisiana

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Tom’s Fried Chicken, Ville Platte, LA

This place is amazing. You can show up by yourself or with 35 other people and get the same quality, service, and great food. Tom’s Fried Chicken in Ville Platte is the perfect place to grab…

This place is amazing. You can show up by yourself or with 35 other people and get the same…

10 Coolest Coffee Shops in Louisiana

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Java Square Café, Opelousas, LA

This delightful café is in the historic Parish Trust and Savings Bank in downtown Opelousas. The building is originally from 1927 with the old vault being kept in tact and converted into a…

This delightful café is in the historic Parish Trust and Savings Bank in downtown Opelousas.…

Best Pizza in Louisiana: Our 10 Favorites

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Pizza Shack, Opelousas, LA

This shack has been independently owned by Tony & Elaine Pierrottie at the same location for over 24 years. The southern family dining atmosphere makes for an enjoyable lunch or dinner out of the…

This shack has been independently owned by Tony & Elaine Pierrottie at the same location for…

The 9 Best Antique Stores in Louisiana!

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Spotted Cat Antiques, Opelousas, LA

Ron and Lisa Ortega opened their doors to expand their 1920s country home on the Louisiana prairies when the antique passionate couple decided to have an auction on their property. Fourteen years…

Ron and Lisa Ortega opened their doors to expand their 1920s country home on the Louisiana prairies…

Fred’s Lounge, Mamou, LA

Featured in 7 Best Cocktail Bars in Louisiana

This isn’t a fancy highbrow place, but that’s what makes it so unique. Full of good Cajun influence, this is a rowdy place full of laughter and fun. Good food and great drinks are… Read More

Open every day from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m., Gautreaux’s in Rayne, Louisiana, is the place to go for delicious doughnuts. This little coffee shop has been serving up glazed, sugared, sprinkled,… Read More

Lea’s Lunchroom, Lecompte, LA

Featured in 8 Best Places for French Toast in Louisiana

Creamy buttery grits, biscuits stuffed with scrambled eggs and bacon and covered with sausage gravy and cheese, and powder sugar sprinkled French toast are just a few of the breakfast items available… Read More

El Charro, Ville Platte, LA

Featured in The 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Louisiana!

El Charro in Ville Platte, Louisiana, is a great place to meet up with friends. Friendly servers, great food, fast service, and reasonable prices keep people coming back and result in high social… Read More

Judice Inn, Lafayette, LA

Featured in The 10 Best Burger Joints in Louisiana!

The Judice Inn in Lafayette, Louisiana, has been in business since 1947. Their hamburgers, double burgers, cheese burgers, and double cheeseburgers have made them a Lafayette staple. All of their… Read More

Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette, LA

Featured in Louisiana's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

Fostering art and culture in Acadiana, this center for the arts has quite a theatrical lineup. Since their beginnings as an Arts Council in 1975, these folks have cultivated an impressive enthusiasm… Read More

Menard’s Turn Around, Lafayette, LA

Featured in The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in Louisiana!

Open Tuesday through Saturday, Menard’s Turn Around in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a great little gem in a big city. Much like a “Cheers” bar where everybody knows your name,… Read More

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