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Audubon State Historic Site - St. Francisville, Louisiana
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Published on 01-10-2013 01:42 AM
While every antebellum mansion has its own charm, Oakley House - the centrepiece of this picturesque historic site - should be on your must-see list. The house itself is tall, airy and attractively simple in style. Nearby stand a detached kitchen, slave cabins and a barn. For many visitors however, the most interesting aspect of this old plantation is that it was here that artist John James Audubon worked on 32 of his famous bird paintings while hired to teach drawing to the owners' daughter. ...

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Blue Dog Cafe - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Published on 01-06-2013 05:34 PM

There can be few more iconic images that that of Blue Dog, a character created by local artist George Rodrigue based on the loup-garou, a creature of Cajun legend. Today, Blue Dog is recognised around the world and more than 150 prints are on display here at Blue Dog Cafe. The food is legendary too, from ever-popular traditional meals such as fried crawfish, seafood gumbo and andouille sausage to their signature appetiser, seafood wantons. ...

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Cajun Country Cottages - Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

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Published on 03-12-2013 05:23 AM

Five individual cottages sit by a private 5-acre lake to provide one of the most peaceful, tranquil and thoroughly relaxing locations you could imagine. Each is uniquely styled with comfortable, country-style furnishings and offers secluded lakeside views. All but one have their own kitchens so you can self-cater or order to go from one of the restaurants in Breaux Bridge, just a few minutes' drive away. Breakfast is a real treat - the owners Chris and Stephanie deliver it direct to your door. ...

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Garden District - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Published on 01-24-2017 01:29 AM

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The rectangle formed of four streets, 1st to Toledano and Magazine to St. Charles, is collectively known as The Garden District. These neighborhoods are renowned for their ...

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Historic Voodoo Museum - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Published on 12-20-2016 01:09 AM

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While the Voodoo shops found around the French Quarter are must-see attractions while visiting New Orleans, this is the only museum dedicated to the subject. The displays include Louisiana Voodoo and Haitian Vodou, as well as artifacts from other African Diasporic ...

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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Published on 04-23-2013 12:40 AM

To say that this bar is a place of myth and legend would be something of an understatement. Built between 1722 and 1732, it is (reputedly) the oldest building to be used as a bar in the US. It is (thought to have been) the home of 18th century pirate Jean Lafitte. And today it is famous for remaining electricity free (although this clearly isn't the case - they simply use candles rather than lights). Despite all this, it is a cool place to enjoy a drink at the quieter end of Bourbon Street. ...

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Lake Martin Swamp Tours - Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

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Published on 03-06-2013 01:14 AM

Swamp tours are a must-do for anyone visiting Louisiana and Lake Martin is home to one of the state's most impressive collections of wildlife. No-one can make guarantees where nature's concerned, but a trip out onto this beautiful, man-made lake is likely to bring close-up views of birds including egrets, herons, spoonbills and eagles - as well as the 'gators for which the region is famous. ...

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Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - Mandeville, Louisiana

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Published on 05-22-2013 12:37 AM

There can be few more memorable ways to arrive in a city than heading south into New Orleans on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Sitting 15 feet above Lake Pontchartrain, this spectacular highway stretches for 23.87 miles, making it the world's longest continuous bridge over water (there's a longer bridge in China but that includes sections over land and a tunnel). ...

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Lake Providence, Louisiana - Lake Providence, Louisiana

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Published on 02-25-2016 01:03 AM

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It's ironic that Lake Providence has been singled out as one of the most impoverished communities in America, because the area is so rich in nature and history. If you like to fish, hunt or view wildlife, you'll be at home in the environs of the scenic lake. History buffs might ...

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Laura Plantation and Br'er Rabbit Cabins - Vacherie, Louisiana

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Published on 04-20-2013 12:34 AM

Two things make the Laura Plantation stand out from the many other antebellum homes that compete for the visitor's dollar in this part of Louisiana. The first is the styling - in particular the brightly coloured paintwork - of the Big House, clearly marking it as Creole. The second is the restored slave cabin in which the ancient west-African tales of Compair Lapin, better known in English as Br'er Rabbit, were recorded. ...

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