By Gabrielle T
Introduction
Mardi Gras and the New Orleans French Quarter might be famous landmarks in Louisiana; however...
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First built in 1803, the Whitney Plantation is one of the many historical landmarks in...
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The French Quarter is part of the quintessential New Orleans experience. If you're a fan...
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The USS KIDD Veterans Museum is one of the most historically and culturally significant sites...
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While perhaps not one of the most famous places in Louisiana, the St. Augustine Church...
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Constructed in the mid-late 1920s, the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium has become the state's most famous...
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Mardi Gras has been mentioned a few times on this list already, but the famous...
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Opening in 1911, the New Orleans Museum of Art (also known as NOMA) has been...
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The entire city of Natchitoches, Louisiana, is worth a visit, but you need to make...
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While not exclusive to Louisiana, the state does get to boast of being the spot...
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In 1845, the Louisiana state capitol moved from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, leaving behind...
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The Louisiana State Museum is unlike most other museums you might have encountered. Rather than...
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The Louisiana State Capitol is where the state government does its work. Located in downtown...
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The Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site has become synonymous with showcasing the cultural diversity of the...
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If you find yourself in New Orleans with your kids and you're looking for something...
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Once essential for defending Louisiana's coastline, Fort Jackson is now one of the most popular...
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Once a sugar plantation, the Fontainebleau State Park is now a nearly 3,000-acre expanse of...
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You can't visit Louisiana without getting an introduction to the Cajun lifestyle and culture, and...
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Jackson Square is a 2.5-acre park located in front of the Saint Louis Cathedral in...
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Established circa 1823, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is on the National Register of Historic...
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The Audubon State Historic Site rounds out this list as being the perfect mix of...
Conclusion
Louisiana is one of America's states with the richest and most diverse history and culture...
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