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1. Royal Street, New Orleans ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Ogden Museum of Southern Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Rip Van Winkle Gardens, New Iberia

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4. Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

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5. Mike the Tiger's Habitat, Baton Rouge

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6. Houmas House

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7. Frenchmen Street

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8. RTA - Streetcars

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9. Preservation Hall

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10. Whitney Plantation

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11. LSU Rural Life Museum

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12. Oak Alley Plantation

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13. Historic New Orleans Collection

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14. Audubon Zoo

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15. The National WWII Museum

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16. Louisiana State Capitol

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17. NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden

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18. USS KIDD Veterans Museum

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19. 1850 House, Louisiana

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20. Global Wildlife Center

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21. Jungle Gardens

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22. Mardi Gras

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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