Louisiana

Louisiana has a rich culture that features a mix between Creole and Cajun. Cities like New Orleans hold their heritage in Creolean culture and music very dearly, making this the ultimate go-to state for Dixieland jazz and the famous Mardi Gras. It's also where Creole cuisine was born.

Head to cities like Baton Rouge and Lafayette for Cajun country charm, where elegant plantation homesteads provide a glimpse into the exotic past. Located at the mouth of the Mississippi River, the 18th US state is an excellent destination for outdoor fun, with varied landscapes and warm weather year-round.

Top destinations in Louisiana

Where will you go next?

New Orleans
The heart of New Orleans is in the French Quarter, where brightly-painted colonial architecture is brought to life with smokin’ jazz bars and restaurants serving up Cajun classics. You can’t leave without tasting some authentic creole Jambalaya washed down with...
Lake Charles
Lake Charles is a southwestern Louisiana city offering unique local history museums, iconic landmarks, casinos, arts and cultural institutions. The Mardi Gras Museum in the heart of downtown explores the history of what is arguably Louisiana’s most famous festival by...

What to see & do in Louisiana

Where & what to eat in Louisiana

10 Best Local Dishes from New Orleans
New Orleans has an eccentric and eclectic atmosphere where cultures mix, and in result, interesting and delicious cuisine is born. The city is well known as a culinary town home to a mixture of cuisines, from Native American, French, Cajun,...
10 Best Local Restaurants in New Orleans
New Orleans is known for its rich and diverse culinary scene and famous restaurants, and wears its many cultural influences on its sleeve. You’ll have your choice of Cajun, Creole, French, Italian, Mediterranean, or American with a twist. Many New...

Where to shop & what to buy in Louisiana

10 Best Places to Go Shopping in New Orleans
The best places to go shopping in New Orleans range from fancy malls to fantastic markets. The city has such a distinctive character, from The French Quarter to Bourbon Street, during Mardi Gras or any time of the year. The...
10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Lake Charles
Lake Charles has a variety of shopping plazas and malls to pick up groceries, browse speciality and department stores, catch a film, or grab a bite to eat. You can make a trip to the supermarket to stock your hotel...

Where to go & what to do at night in Louisiana

10 Best Jazz Clubs in New Orleans
Choosing the best jazz clubs in New Orleans can be tricky as the city is the heart of jazz in the American south yet not everybody seeks the same experience. You might want to let your hair down in a...
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in New Orleans
New Orleans is famous for its variety of unique nightlife like burlesque or ghost tours for fun after dinner. You...
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Lake Charles
Lake Charles has a vibrant nightlife filled with live music, elegant casinos, theatres, and a variety of bars. As you...

Useful information

10 Mistakes People Make When Visiting New Orleans
Avoid typical mistakes people make when visiting New Orleans and you’ll be sure to have an awesome holiday in the Big Easy. This vibrant city offers one of the most laidback experiences in the US, thanks to its incredible music...
10 Best Festivals in New Orleans
New Orleans is known for its spectacular festivals, food-and-wine events, music shows, and cultural experiences. From the famous Mardi Gras...
10 Most Popular Neighbourhoods in New Orleans
Among the most popular neighbourhoods in New Orleans is, by far, the French Quarter. The French-inspired historic architecture, the party-like...