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Louisiana Travel Information-History And Modern Charm

by WillemKarsin

Outstanding food, phenomenal music and unique history await individuals of the beautiful southern state of Louisiana. The wetlands, swamps, bayous and plantations are renowned by travelers all over the world, as well as the Creole and Cajun traditions. With this Louisiana travel information people will know why this is a great place to visit.

Louisiana has a hot humid climate. It is advised that people bring light colored summer clothes when visiting this beautiful deep southern state. It is also wise to drink plenty of water to ward off any heat related illnesses.

In the southern parts of the state the dialect is not like most southern states due to the influence of French speaking people. English is the dominant language so there are no worries of not being able to communicate, but the southern drawl associated with the southern United States will be more prevalent in the northern part of the state.

Two hundred acres of lush tropical jungle forests are an attraction on Avery Island where one will find a unique assortment of wild animals. Walk, bicycle or hike a tranquil pathway to the tumbling Rock Falls on the Sicily Island Hills.

Ostriches, peacocks, bobcats and nutria can be seen in thirty acres of preserved swamp in Gibson. New Orleans of course is famous for its French Quarter and Mardi Gras. Meet interesting people of different cultures and enjoy superb Creole or Cajun food.

Natchitoches, located in the northern central area has graceful historic French mansions, which line the Cane River. On the seventy-mile trip between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, people can view the beautiful plantations that stretch out for miles along the Mississippi River.

If history is something of a fascination, Jackson holds its annual Battle of Jackson Crossroads Civil War Reenactment in late April. Enjoy the vintage tent stores, the encampment of Sutters Row, and watch cavalry demonstrations with intense drill competitions.

Jackson boasts of an amazing historic district, where there is a museum complex including the Baton Rouge Model Railroad Association, Centenary College, Milbank Historic House and much more. Enjoy wine tasting from local wineries and delicious food.

If fishing is a your passion, Brad Rabalais boasts rumors of a twelve-pound fish being caught on the Southwest Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge. There is a City Park Big Bass Rodeo offered in New Orleans, which is the nation's oldest freshwater fishing contest held every year at the end of March.

Kwanzaa, the celebration of the first fruits of harvest, has a self-improvement theme and is observed all over the world. What better place to celebrate this holiday in late December, than where the weather is warm and comfortable at the Bontemps Museum, in Alexandra.

In Shreveport, learn about well-known musical artists like Elvis in a museum dedicated to this genre. Famous painter's works hang in beautiful art galleries, see historic homes, enjoy beautiful scenery, observe and learn about distinctive wild life and amazing scenery and more in Louisiana. Visit the official Louisiana state website to find more exciting Louisiana travel information, then enjoy all that this amazing state has to offer.

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