Quick Summary:

  • 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.
  • 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.

1. Royal Street, New Orleans ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Royal Street, New Orleans | Things to Do in Louisiana
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2. Ogden Museum of Southern Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Ogden Museum of Southern Art | Things to Do in Louisiana
© Ogden Museum of Southern Art

3. Rip Van Winkle Gardens, New Iberia

Category: Activities
Rip Van Winkle Gardens, New Iberia | Things to Do in Louisiana
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4. Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site | Things to Do in Louisiana
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5. Mike the Tiger's Habitat, Baton Rouge

Mike the Tiger's Habitat, Baton Rouge | Things to Do in Louisiana
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6. Houmas House

Houmas House | Things to Do in Louisiana
© Houmas House Plantation and Gardens

7. Frenchmen Street

Frenchmen Street | Things to Do in Louisiana
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8. RTA - Streetcars

RTA - Streetcars | Things to Do in Louisiana
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9. Preservation Hall

Preservation Hall | Things to Do in Louisiana
© Preservation Hall

10. Whitney Plantation

Whitney Plantation | Things to Do in Louisiana
© Whitney Plantation

11. LSU Rural Life Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
LSU Rural Life Museum | Things to Do in Louisiana
© LSU Rural Life Museum

12. Oak Alley Plantation

Oak Alley Plantation | Things to Do in Louisiana
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13. Historic New Orleans Collection

Category: Attractions
Historic New Orleans Collection | Things to Do in Louisiana
© Historic New Orleans Collection

14. Audubon Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Audubon Zoo | Things to Do in Louisiana
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15. The National WWII Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The National WWII Museum | Things to Do in Louisiana
© The National WWII Museum

16. Louisiana State Capitol

Louisiana State Capitol | Things to Do in Louisiana
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17. NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden

Category: Activities
NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden | Things to Do in Louisiana
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18. USS KIDD Veterans Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
USS KIDD Veterans Museum | Things to Do in Louisiana
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19. 1850 House, Louisiana

1850 House, Louisiana | Things to Do in Louisiana
© 1850 House

20. Global Wildlife Center

Category: Activities
Global Wildlife Center | Things to Do in Louisiana
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21. Jungle Gardens

Category: Activities
Jungle Gardens | Things to Do in Louisiana
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22. Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras | Things to Do in Louisiana
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