Robeline

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Los Adaes State Historic Site

This is the site of a Spanish fort built in 1721 to protect Texas from the French in Natchitoches. The area offers outdoor exhibits and guided tours. Major archaeological area.
(318) 472-9449, (888) 677-5378

Ruston

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Jackson Bienville Wildlife Management Area

Primarily upland pine woods are managed for timber. Guests may go hunting, fishing, birding, or hiking.
(318) 371-3050

The Louisiana Passion Play

A seasonal outdoor drama. Call for dates and other information.
(318) 255-6277, (800) 204-2101

Saint Bernard

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Los Islenos Heritage and Cultural Museum

Displays the history and culture of the Canary Islanders who settled in St. Bernard between 1779-1783. Visitors can enjoy learning about the earliest settlers to St. Bernard Parish.
(504) 682-0862

Saint Francisville

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Audubon State Historic Site

See Oakley House, a West Indies-style home where John James Audubon painted thirty-two of his famous "Birds of America," as well as a formal garden, outbuildings, and a trail.
(225) 635-3739, (888) 677-2838

Butler Greenwood

This antique-filled, historic 1790's plantation is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It features the area's finest original Victorian formal parlor, live oaks, and gardens. Admission fee.
(225) 635-6312

Louisiana Plantation Homes: A Return to Splendor

This book features more than 100 full-color photographs of 76 restored plantation homes, as well as descriptions of the history and architecture of each.

A postcard book is also available.

Greenwood Plantation

The plantation was built in 1830 in Greek Revival style and is furnished with some original portraits and antiques. It has served as the location for several movies, such as North and South.
(225) 655-4475

Locust Grove State Historic Site

One-acre cemetery contains the graves of Sarah Knox Taylor, the wife of Jefferson Davis, and Gen. Eleazer Ripley, distinguished during a battle of the War of 1812.
(225) 635-3739, (888) 677-2838

Rosedown Plantation & Historic Gardens

This is the earliest of the nineteenth-century gardens in America with historic buildings and a mansion home filled with all of its original contents.
(225) 635-3332

West Feliciana Historical Society Museum

The museum offers an engaging depiction of this area's history, as it once part of Spanish West Floriday. No fee.
(225) 635-6330

The Majesty of the Felicianas

Some of the finest examples of antebellum architecture can be found in East and West Feliciana Parishes. See the beauty of the structures captured here, in The Majesty of the Felicianas.

Saint Joseph

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Buckhorn Wildlife Management Refuge

This agricultural land is managed for wildlife. Visitors may hunt, but camping is not permitted. Bottomland hardwood forest.
(318) 757-4571

Lake Bruin State Park

The park features magnificent cypress growth along the shores of a 3,500-acre lake. The park features a swimming beach, picnic areas, campsites, fishing piers, and a boat launch.
(318) 766-3530, (888) 677-2784

Saint Martinville

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Acadian Memorial

A 30' mural by Robert Dafford depicts the arrival of Acadians in Louisiana. Wall of Names lists Acadian exiles. See the eternal flame in the garden on Bayou Teche. Visit the genealogy and media center.
(337) 394-2258

Lake Fausse Pointe State Park

Situated in the heart of a thriving French culture, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park is adjacent to one of the great natural wonders of North America, the Atchafalaya Basin.
(318) 229-4764, (888) 677-7200

Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site

Interprets the history of French-speaking cultures along Bayou Teche by comparing life on an 1800s French Creole plantation to typical Acadian farmsteads.
(337) 394-3754, (888) 677-2900

Louisiana School of Cooking and Cajun Store

Travel to Historic St. Martinville and learn how to cook Cajun dishes from Louisiana Chef Patrick Mould. Take home a bit of Louisiana from our Cajun Store.
(337) 394-1710

Memories of St. Martinville

Explore St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church, the town statue of Evangeline, and much more! This title is also available in French: Memoires de Saint-Martinville.

Petit Paris Museum

Located on historic St. Martin de Tours Church Square, the museum features costumes depicting the famous Oak and Pine Alley wedding. Circa 1870. Gift shop.
(337) 394-7334

Saint Rose

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LaBranche Plantation Dependency House

Built in 1792, this house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Daily tour includes garconniere, slave quarter, gazebo, and more. Guided tour available. Group discounts.
(504) 468-8843

Saline

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Briarwood, The Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve

Briarwood's appeal is to botanists and individuals interested in studying and preserving native plants, particularly those indigenous to the South.
216 Caroline Dorman Road, Saline, LA 71070

Schriever

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Munson's World Famous Swamp Tours

Take a unique adventure by boat into private pristine swamps that are off-limits to the general public. Very primitive. Abundant wildlife. See large gators hand-fed. Two-hour tour.
(504) 851-3569

Shreveport

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American Rose Center Gardens

Visit the nation's largest park dedicated to roses. Towering pines give way to the beauty of 20,000 roses.
(318) 938-5402

Ark-La-Tex Antique and Classic Vehicle/Shreveport Fire Fighters' Museum

Housed in the original 1920s Bishop Brothers dealership, the museum offers 24,000 square feet of displays. See over fifty vintage automobiles, fire trucks, motorcycles, and costumes.
(318) 222-0227

Barnwell Garden & Art Center

Enjoy art exhibitions in three galleries. Visit the domed conservatory featuring botanical gardens, tropical plants, and seasonal plantings.
(318) 673-7703

Harrah's Shreveport Casino

1,100 of the loosest slots in Louisiana and 30 of the hottest table games. Friendlier dealers, faster slot service, and finer dining.
(318) 424-7777, (800) HARRAHS

Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

Unique art deco style built in 1937. Exhibits on the history and development of Louisiana. Noted for Henry Wright dioramas and Albrizio frescoes. Indian artifacts.
(318) 632-2020

Meadows Museum of Art

The museum hosts temporary exhibitions of the highest aesthetic quality along with a permanent collection of works by French artist, Despugols.
(318) 869-5169

Northwest Louisiana Scenic Byway

Visit another side of paradise, LA Hwy. 2 in northwest Louisiana. Museums, festivals, historic architecture, fishing, boating, camping, and shopping. Open daily.
(318) 861-8650

R. W. Norton Art Gallery

This museum of American and European art spans four centuries, spotlighting art of the American West by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell. No admission fee.
(318) 865-4201

Sci-Port Discovery Center

The new 67,000 square-foot Sci-Port Discovery Center features over 200 hands-on experiences, eight interactive discovery areas, and an IMAX Dome Theater.
(877) SCI-PORT

The Strand Theatre

Built in 1925, The Strand Theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An evening at The Strand is a special experience.
(318) 226-1481

Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park

This 160-acre nature preserve offers exhibits, hiking trails, and naturalist-led interpretive programs.
(318) 929-2806

Water Town USA

The beach within reach features a wave pool, kiddy area, Atlantic Panic, Gulf Scream, and pipeline slides. Group rates and birthday packages available.
(318) 938-5475

Slidell

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Gator Swamp Tours

Small flat bottom boats maneuver through the moss-draped trees and still waters of the Honey Island Swamp.
(504) 484-6100, (800) 875-4287

Honey Island Swamp Tours, Inc.

Explore the interior of America's least altered, most beautiful cypress-river swamps on a two-hour adventure with wetlands ecologist Dr. Paul Wagner and his native guides.
(504) 641-1769

St. Tammany Parish: L'Autre Côté du Lac

Discover the history and lore of this region.

Swamp Monster Tours

Take a two-hour narrated boat tour of the beautiful Honey Island Swamp. View wildlife in its natural habitat. Go deep into the backwoods and see Louisiana at its best.
(800) 245-1132

Springfield

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Tickfaw State Park

Tickfaw State Park is a unique 1200-acre park located along three miles of the Tickfaw River. The park offers diverse recreational, nature, and educational opportunities.
(225) 294-5020, (888) 981-2020

Sulphur

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Brimstone Historical Society Museum and Tourist Information Center

Located at Frasch Park in the Southern Pacific Railway Depot, the museum features exhibits and artifacts on the Sulphur mining process, as well as displays by local artisans and craftsmen.
(337) 527-7142

Sunset

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Chretien Point Plantation

This restored French Louisiana manor, circa 1831, was a Civil War battle site. The stairway was copied for Tara in Gone with the Wind. Located fifteen minutes north of Lafayette.
(337) 662-5876, (800) 880-7050

Tallulah

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Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge

The wildlife refuge offers hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife observation, educational programs, and interpreted trails.
(318) 574-2664

Tangipahoa

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Camp Moore Confederate Museum and Cemetery

Camp Moore Training Camp 1861-1864. Confederate cemetery and museum. Gift shop. Group tours. Annual re-enactment on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Located on Hwy 51. Admission charged.
(504) 229-2438

Thibodaux

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Cajun Country Guide: 2nd Edition

Looking for an in-depth guide to the sights, sounds, and delicious delicacies of Cajun Country? Let this book be your guide.

Edward Douglas White House

Plantation home of Governor Edward D. White and his son, Chief Justice E. D. White, Jr. See exhibits on the White family history and on the sugar industry.
(504) 447-0915

Pure Cajun Swamp Tours

Take a one- to one-and-a-half-hour guided walk in a real Cajun swamp. See live alligators, raccoons, nutria, moss-covered cypress trees, and more. Admission fee.
(504) 633-9306

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Reserve

Site includes a museum, boardwalk, video theater, gallery with changing exhibits, a performing arts theater, and a sales area. Group reservations required.
(504) 448-1375

Vacherie

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LAURA: A Creole Plantation

Built in 1805. Twelve buildings are listed on the on National Register. See cabins where Br'er Rabbit Tales were recorded. Tours are based on Laura's Memoirs, which detail the Creole life of women and slaves. English/French.
(225) 265-7690

Vidalia

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Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area

The area features hardwood bottomlands, hunting, fishing, watchable wildlife, birding, and campsites.
(318) 757-4571

Ville Platte

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Chicot State Park

The park is comprised of over 6,400 acres and is located in northern Evangeline Parish, six miles north of Ville Platte.
(318)363-2403, (888) 677-2442

Louisiana State Arboretum

The arboretum is a delightful place for the most enthusiastic naturalist, as well as for someone just beginning to discover the beauties of nature. The arboretum is an excellent example of a mature Beech-Magnolia forest. Enjoy walking the paths of one of Louisiana's most beautiful woodlands.
(318) 363-6289, (888) 677-6100

Vinton

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Delta Downs

Thoroughbred and quarter horse racing (Jan 13-April 9). Quarter horse and paints (April 13-June 11). OTB and video poker year-round.
(800) 589-7441

Violet

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Saint Bernard State Park

Warm breezes flowing through the shady trees and that special kind of quiet that comes with nature are part of the charm of St. Bernard State Park. Yet, the 358-acre site is just 19 miles away from New Orleans' French Quarter.
(504) 682-2101, (888) 677-7823

Vivian

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Vivian Antique Shoppe/Southern Garden Tea Room

Experience Southern grace with a touch of Victorian elegance. The tea room serves crepes, quiche, salads, sandwiches, soups, and homemade desserts.
(318) 375-3300

Washington

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Washington Museum and Tourist Commission

This is the first stop for information on dining, house tours, walking tours, antiques, and B&Bs. Eighty percent of this picturesque town is a historic district.
(337) 826-3627

West Monroe

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Antique Alley

A top attraction in north Louisiana for over ten years! Visit and shop the many antique shops, malls, specialty stores, cafTs, and galleries.
(318) 325-0103

The Potters Wheel

See one-of-a-kind clay creations by Louisiana artist Janis Harrison. Traditional wheel trown pottery. Featuring both functional and decorative work.
(318) 323-3344

Westwego

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Bayou Segnette State Park

With boat ramps, a beautiful marsh environment, camping, cabins, a group camp, swimming, fishing, and playgrounds, this park offers unforgettable outdoor experiences. The park is located across the Mississippi River from New Orleans.
(504) 736-7140, (888) 677-2296

Cajun Critters Swamp Tour

Discover the hidden beauty of the bayou. Take a two-hour narrated trip with Cajun Captain. See alligators and lots of wildlife.
(800) 575-5578

Cypress Swamp Tour

Experience the beauty and abundant wildlife of Bayou Segnette, located twelve miles from New Orleans. Native guides. Custom-built, covered boats. Free shuttle.
(504) 581-4501, (800) 633-0503

Winnfield

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Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame

Learn about Louisiana's famous politicians. Step through the history of Winnfield, home of three governors.
(318) 628-5928

Huey Long's Louisiana Hayride
The American Rehearsal for Dictatorship
1928-1940

One of the most sought-after books on Louisiana, this volume documents the rise to power, the political maneuverings, and the assassination of Louisiana's Kingfish, Huey Long.

Winnsboro

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Winnsboro Main Street Project

See thirty buildings in historic downtown, circa 1920. The area is listed on the National Register. This is the "Stars and Stripes Capitol of Louisiana."
(318) 435-7607

Recollections of Country Joe

This book pays tribute to the people of rural north Louisiana after the Civil War, those  who faced and overcame seemingly insurmountable hardships.

Woodworth

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Alexander State Forest

See 6,875 acres of upland pine and bottomland hardwood forest.
(318) 487-5172

Indian Creek Recreation Area

This 2,200-acre lake offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking.
(318) 487-5172

Zachary

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Port Hudson State Historic Site

This scene of a prominent Civil War campaign features a museum, original earthwork fortifications, trails, tours, picnic areas, special events, and outdoor exhibits.
(225) 654-3775, (888) 677-3400

Zwolle

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North Toledo Bend State Park

The park boasts a spectacular location on the bank of the 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir. Cabins, camping, outstanding fishing, and water sports are available at the park. A nature trail, a swimming pool, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a boat launch make North Toledo Bend State Park an unforgettable recreation experience.
(318) 645-4715, (888) 677-6400