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Welcome to Louisiana
Acadian Village, Lafayette
O ur state has always been known
as a wonderful place to visit, and in
the past four years Louisiana has
made signifi cant progress in our
recovery. In fact, the locals will tell you we are
back in business. We possess a rich, unique and
authentic culture known throughout the world.
We are home to jazz, Cajun, zydeco and rocka-
billy. Okra gumbo, meat pies and boudin. Creole
cottages, wrought-iron balconies and majestic
plantations. The Atchafalaya, cypress swamps
and, of course, the Mississippi River. Our vibrant
arts community, museums showcasing local and
national history and state parks that highlight our
natural beauty offer experiences for every taste.
We want to invite you to come enjoy the things
we do every day. There is nothing we love more
than having company. Come for a visit, and let us
show you what hospitality is all about.
Make our Louisiana your Louisiana.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Mitch Landrieu
Lieutenant Governor
Offi cial Louisiana Tour Guide 2010
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Lake Martin offers abundant wildlife-viewing.
HAVE YOU HEARD THE SAYING THAT GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN?
You’ll understand it completely if you choose to travel one of Louisiana’s Scenic
Byways or trails, routes that connect our lovely communities and diverse cultures,
and offer great sightseeing along the way. The River Road Scenic Byway, for in-
stance, will lead you past the grand plantations along the Mississippi River. From
the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road you can explore the Sabine, Cameron
Prairie and Lacassine national wildlife refuges. America’s WETLAND Birding Trails
through Louisiana will delight even a casual birdwatcher with 21 loops that link
more than 250 prime viewing spots.
Don’t miss the opportunity
to immerse yourself in history
at the Cane River National
Heritage Area near Natchitoches,
a beautiful region that contains
a national park and dozens of
historic landmarks. Not far
away, the Atchafalaya National
Heritage Area offers a close-up
on one of the most fascinating
coastal ecosystems in the country.
And for insights into the some of
the people who most infl uenced
our culture, explore Louisiana’s
African-American Heritage Trail,
which stretches from Shreveport
to New Orleans.
Ever hear of a culinary
trail? In the Bayou State you’ll
fi nd seven that will lead you to
some of the best food you’ve
ever tasted. Dining spots along
our Culinary Trails serve
everything from gumbo and
sausage to meat pies and catfi sh.
Learn about the traditions of
Cajun and Creole cooking,
and discover myriad ways to
enjoy Louisiana’s fresh seafood
and homegrown produce. You
will soon understand why
people here have built big
outdoor festivals around some
of their favorite foods, such as
strawberries, Creole tomatoes
and crawfi sh.
While you’re touring, be
sure to visit some of Louisiana’s
Main Street Communities.
New Iberia, home to the
lovely Shadows-on-the-Teche
Plantation, is among the
latest to win the designation.
To the north, the restored
1914 Morehouse Parish
Courthouse is a prominent
feature of the Main Street
Community of Bastrop, while
a 33-block National Historic
Landmark District anchors
the state’s oldest permanent
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Ever hear of a culinary trail? In the Bayou State you’ll find seven
that will lead you to some of the best food you’ve ever tasted.
settlement, Natchitoches. In
past years, the National Trust
for Historic Preservation has
named both Natchitoches and
New Orleans to its annual
list of “America’s Dozen
Distinctive Destinations.”
In Plantation Country, don’t
miss St. Francisville’s historic
“haunted” home, The Myrtles.
Just northwest of Lake
Pontchartrain, take time in
Hammond to enjoy the idyllic
setting and a historic downtown.
Join us in November for Main
to Main: a Cultural Road Show.
(See LouisianaMainToMain.org.)
The state’s dedication to
preserving the arts, folk art and
history is evident everywhere,
from the Shaw Center for
the Arts in Baton Rouge to
the Tennessee Williams/New
Orleans Literary Festival to
major archaeological sites like
Poverty Point, where native
peoples traded in the earliest
days of North American
civilization. In addition, the
Offi ce of Historic Preservation
focuses on maintaining
hundreds of historic structures
for future generations to enjoy.
Did you know that New
Orleans has more buildings
listed on the National Register
of Historic Places than any other
city in America?
As a steward of Louisiana’s
history, the Louisiana State
Museum manages fi ve
national landmarks in the
French Quarter (the Cabildo,
Presbytere, 1850 House, Old
U.S. Mint and Madame John’s
Legacy); the state museums in
Patterson and Baton Rouge;
the Old Courthouse Museum
in Natchitoches; and the
E.D. White Historic Site in
Thibodaux. The latter was once
home to former Louisiana
Gov. Edward Douglass White
and his son, U.S. Supreme
Court Chief Justice Edward
Douglass White Jr.
Wherever you go around
the state, Louisiana’s parks
and historic sites are close
by. Twenty state parks
offer recreational and
educational opportunities
for families. Reserve
campsites and cabins up
to 11 months in advance
by calling, toll-free, 1-877-
226-7652. As you explore
the outdoors, take time to
see an authentic Acadian
farmstead at Longfellow-
Evangeline State Historic
Site in St. Martinville, or
tour the Louisiana Country
Music Museum at Rebel
State Historic Site near
Marthaville. Relive
details of a Civil War
battle at Port Hudson
State Historic Site, or
stroll the grounds of
the gracious Rosedown
Plantation State Historic
Site in St. Francisville.
The State Library of
Louisiana and more than
300 public libraries offer
visitors a wealth of useful
information. For the latest
details about places and events
mentioned in this guide, check
www.LouisianaTravel.com
often, and sign up to receive our
free newsletters.
One more note: If you are
considering a new place to
spend your “golden years,”
remember that thousands of
visitors have chosen to retire in
Louisiana. Perhaps you could be
one of them.
We welcome you to our state
and invite you to stay for as long
as you like!
Shadows-on-the-T eche Plantation,
New Iberia
Offi cial Louisiana Tour Guide 2010
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