Louisiana

Places to Visit in Louisiana
Louisiana is colorful, dynamic, energetic and full of life.
Plan a weekend trip to Baton Rouge, home to historic attractions, great museums and outstanding restaurants.
Louisiana moved slow, like honey in the heat. The air was thick with music and memory, and every turn seemed to hum with something half-forgotten—a note, a scent, a story that had been waiting patiently. I remember sitting under a live oak, cicadas buzzing in the distance, and thinking, “This place doesn’t speak loudly—but it speaks deep.”
What stayed with me were the layers: a porch swing creaking at dusk, the hush of a bayou at first light, the way jazz drifted from an open window like a blessing. I wandered through moss-draped towns, past shuttered courtyards and candlelit tables, and I left feeling touched by something older than me—something warm, worn, and generous.
Whether you’re dreaming of riverfront strolls, slow meals in French Quarter courtyards, misty cypress trails, or quiet drives through small-town south Louisiana, these guides gather the pieces that made me feel rooted, stirred, and held. It’s not just a destination—it’s a mood, a rhythm, a memory waiting to be made.
Things to Do in Shreveport, Louisiana
Explore Thibodaux, Louisiana: History, Food, and Bayou Adventures
How to Spend 48 Hours in Mandeville, Louisiana
Natchitoches, Louisiana Guide: Attractions, Dining & Historic Landmarks
Lake Charles, Louisiana: Casinos, Outdoor Adventures, Dining & More
Top Attractions in Monroe, Louisiana
Hotel Mazarin, a Luxury Boutique Hotel in New Orleans
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans
Things to Do in Abita Springs, Louisiana
The Stockade Bed and Breakfast