Must-SeeMardi Gras in New Orleans
Louisiana
February or early March, ending on the day before Lent
Two weeks of parades, brass bands and costumes ending on Fat Tuesday. Book a room months ahead.
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Louisiana
6 places and 21 sights on our lists.
Places in Louisiana
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Worth a DetourCajun Country
Louisiana
Lafayette, Atchafalaya swamp tours, Tabasco's island home and zydeco on Saturday mornings. Louisiana's other great region.
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If You're NearbyNatchitoches and Cane River
Louisiana
The oldest town in the Louisiana Purchase, with Creole plantations on Cane River, meat pies, and a famed Christmas festival.
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If You're NearbyPoverty Point
Louisiana
Earthworks built by hunter-gatherers about 3,400 years ago, one of the oldest great monuments in the Americas.
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Sights in Louisiana
Also in Louisiana
Not on the short list, but here if your work or family brings you.