Welcome to Louisiana, The Pelican State. Whether you want to visit the deck of an authentic steamboat, wave from the back of a horse at a racetrack or Jet Ski on a lake, the people of Louisiana will make you feel right at home. In the bayou, you can marvel at huge, prehistoric looking birds and logs that will make you wonder if they are trees or alligators. You can sample unique dishes from around the state or explore real Indian mounds.

Louisiana is one big gumbo pot with so much to do that you will never find it all. Whether you like baseball, basketball, bass fishing, Broadway or ballet Louisiana has something for everyone. If you are wondering what there is for the kids just wait until you get here. We have everything from the Global Wildlife Center to a farm that offers a close-up view of alligators and turtles. There are aquariums and boat festivals, a children’s village and even a hands-on children’s museum. So whether you are young or young at heart, come visit Louisiana and we can find something to entertain you.

We thank you for choosing Louisiana Travel Guide to plan your next vacation, and hope that your time spent in Louisiana is both enjoyable and refreshing.