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What is Louisiana known for?
- Many people associate Louisiana with the party atmosphere of New Orleans, but there are plenty of other things to see and do as well.
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What are some attractions in Louisiana?
- There are a number of educational museums, stunning lakes, beautiful gardens, art galleries, and historic buildings that make Louisiana a perfect vacation destination.
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- Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.
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Royal Street, New Orleans
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Rip Van Winkle Gardens, New Iberia
Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
Mike the Tiger's Habitat, Baton Rouge
Houmas House
Frenchmen Street
RTA - Streetcars
Preservation Hall
Whitney Plantation
LSU Rural Life Museum
Oak Alley Plantation
Historic New Orleans Collection
Audubon Zoo
The National WWII Museum
Louisiana State Capitol
NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden
USS KIDD Veterans Museum
1850 House, Louisiana
Global Wildlife Center
Jungle Gardens
Mardi Gras
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