In Louisiana visitors will find a state with a historical background like no other. With attractions, museums and vast plantations to visit there will be plenty to make every vacation interesting and exciting.
The state has five distinct and unique regions which are Greater New Orleans, Plantation Country, Cajun Country, Crossroads and Sportman's Paradise. These regions offer something special to cater for every visitor's needs.
Greater New Orleans is the heart of the state and home to the city of New Orleans, possibly the most well known city around. This region offers everything from amazing architecture, to art galleries and museums for those looking for sights. For those looking to really relax there is a huge range of shops to browse through and plenty of restaurants to eat in. You will also find many opportunities to enjoy the beauty of this region.
Then on to Plantation Country for beautiful landscapes steeped in history from the hills of St Francisville to the state capital of Baton Rouge. You will find some great attractions here from the picturesque Oak Alley plantation to the architectural splendor of Baton Rouge with its 34 floor Capitol building, which is the nation's tallest. With museums, entertainment venues and even casino gaming on offer here there is plenty to keep you occupied during your visit.
The Cajun Country is a wonderful region full of history and culture with its great swamplands and old style cities and towns. There are tours and sights aplenty here with swamp trips in the Atchafalaya Basin to view its abundant wildlife and scenery or a wildlife adventure in the swamps of Cocodrie. There are also museums, casinos and lots more to keep everyone entertained.
The center of the state is Crossroads, another of Louisiana's natural wonderlands with locations such as the Melrose Plantation and the Toledo Bend Reservoir which span 185,000 acres and gives visitors the chance to hunt, canoe and fish as much as they want. Also to be found here are many museums and historic sites for an educational sidestep into Louisiana's colorful and exciting past.
The last region, Sportsman's Paradise, is an interesting region in that as well as covering the nature and history side with places like the Kisatchie National Forest or the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens it also has an exciting and lively nightlife in the cities of Bossier City and Shreveport, with a huge selection of casinos, hotels and restaurants.
Louisiana has simply got everything covered no matter what you are looking for in a vacation destination, making this a state that must be seen to be believed.
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