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Gallier House
Historic House Museum

Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana
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Description of this New Orleans Attraction: In 1857, esteemed New Orleans architect, James Gallier, Jr., put his considerable talent to work designing a residence of his own. Enjoy a stroll through Gallier's elegant Victorian home, authentically restored to reflect the taste and lifestyle of a successful urban designer in 19th-century New Orleans. Gallier House is an outstanding example of accurate and comprehensive historic restoration of one of New Orleans' loveliest and time-honored landmarks. As part of the annual programming at the Gallier House: during the summer months the house dons her summer dress; every Wednesday, from October through May living history demonstrations are presented, exploring such diverse topics as 19th-century housekeeping to woodworking; and the halls are decked as well as everything else during the holiday season.

Greenwood Plantation
Famed 1830 Revival mansion used for 7 movies

Category: Baton Rouge Area Historic Site in Louisiana

Description of this Louisiana Attraction: Greenwood Plantation built in 1830 by planter-politician W.R. Barrow, brother to Mrs. Turnbull at Rosedown Plantation. Barrow farmed cotton and sugar on 12,000 acres which the family lost at the end on the civil war. Later purchased by F. S. Percy and used as a faimly home and tourist attraction until lightning struck the home and it burned down. In l968 the current owner reconsturcted Greenwood to be just like the original. In l984 received some of the original furniture from the Barrows. Richard Barnes, the current owner has the home open to the public and has a B&B on the grounds. Used in several movies, the most popular being "North and South",

Hermann-Grima House
Historic House museum built in 1831.

Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: The Hermann-Grima Historic House is a restored 1830s Federal-style mansion located in the heart of the historic French Quarter.The house has been painstakingly restored with period antiques and "family" pieces. Museum visitors learn about the people that lived on the property including enslaved individuals and free people of color. They will also visit a unique courtyard garden, a restored slave quarter, a functional open-hearth kitchen and the only intact private stable left in the French Quarter. As part of the annual programming at the Hermann-Grima House: every Thursday, from October through May period cooking demonstrations are given in the 1830s kitchen; late October through All Saints Day the house goes into "mourning"; and the halls are decked as well as everything else during the holiday season.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
National Historical Park

Category: New Orleans National Park in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve was established to preserve signifcant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. The park seeks to illustrate the influence of environment and history on the development of a unique regional culture. The park consists of six physically separate sites and a park headquarters located in southeastern Louisiana. The sites in Lafayette, Thibodaux, and Eunice interpret the Acadian culture of the area. The Barataria Preserve (in Marrero) interprets the natural and cultural history of the uplands, swamps, and marshlands of the region. Six miles southeast of New Orleans is the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans and the final resting place for soldiers from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and Vietnam. At 419 Decatur Street in the historic French Quarter is the park's visitor center for New Orleans. This center interprets the history of New Orleans and the diverse cultures of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. The Park Headquarters is located in New Orleans.

Jean Lafitte Swamp and Airboat Tours
Journey with us to South Louisiana's Swamplands

Category: New Orleans Nature in Louisiana
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Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Journey with us by boat, Cajun-style, for a 1 hour 45 minute tour through the heart of Southern Louisiana's swamplands. Experience real-life adventure for the whole family from the comfort of our swamp boats. Tour back into our privately owned meandering bayous and take a look into the past. View moss draped cypress trees, fascinating plant life and the creatures who make their homes here. Your Cajun guide is a native of the area who will share with you the legends and lore of Louisiana's still untamed wilderness. Bring your camera and capture wildlife at any time! Alligators, snakes, egrets, white-tailed deer, mink and nutria all make their home here in the Louisiana swamplands. Our Coast Guard Certified swamp boats can accommodate up to 250 passengers when all of our tour boats are in use. Each boat has restroom facilities. School groups are welcome and a picnic area is available for the children to bring a bag lunch. Round trip transportation from hotel to swamp facility, add $20 adult, $10 child

Jubilee Zoo
Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Family Park

Category: Shreveport Zoo in Louisiana

Description of this Shreveport Attraction: Jubilee Zoo is a family entertainment park featuring a large petting zoo and exotic animal exibit. We offer pony rides and horse back riding lessons. Come enjoy our shady playground/picnic area, bounce on the moonwalk, go for a hay ride, or relax under our mist-cooled covered area with a snack and drink from our vending selections. Bring the gang for a birthday party, or the office for an employee day. We love field trips! We have many all-weather attractions under cover so you can plan your event here with confidence.

Kent Plantation House
French Creole plantation house.

Category: Alexandria Historic Site in Louisiana

Description of this Alexandria Attraction: Central Louisiana’s oldest standing structure, Kent Plantation House depicts plantation life between 1795 and 1855. Dating to 1800, the bousillage Creole house and restored period outbuildings welcome visitors from throughout the U.S. and the world. Regular guided tours Monday through Saturday begin at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00; special tours are available by reservation. The Kent House grounds also provide a beautiful setting for weddings receptions, dinners, and parties.

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum
Center for Louisiana's Maritime Heritage

Category: Madisonville Museum near Slidell, Louisiana

Description of this Slidell area Attraction: Interpretive Center dedicated to bringing Louisiana's unique Maritime History to Life. Focuses on the historic importance of Madisonville, and the industries and cultural heritage of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. Funding for this Museum comes from the Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival held in October featuring the largest gathering of antique and classic boats on the Gulf Coast, artists, live music, free children's activities, Quick N' Dirty Boat Building contest and great Louisiana Food.

Louisiana Castle
Replica of English Norman Keep Castle-Wedding Venue

Category: Franklinton Tour in Louisiana

Description of this Louisiana Attraction: Louisiana Castle is a replica of an English Norman Keep Castle located on 10 acres. It is the perfect setting for weddings, reception, or any special event. Overnight accommodations are provided in the Juliet Suite. Breathtaking outdoor ceremonies take place on the marble backed stage by the rock lined stream. The glass enclosed ballroon with crystal chandeliers, white columns, inlay floors is the main reception or ceremony area. The Castle's main building steps you back in time with its King and Queen thrones, hand carved staircase and hand carved bench, surrounded by swords, goblets, tapestries and a suit of armor.

Louisiana Old State Capitol
Louisiana's "Castle on the River", state capitol in 1850

Category: Baton Rouge Museum in Louisiana

Description of this Baton Rouge Attraction: This magnificentstructure has been restored to its original grandeur. With its stained glass windows and dome, winding iron staircase, and beautiful grounds with magnolias and live oaks, the Old State Capitol is the most visited attraction in Baton Rouge. Now the Center for Political and Governmental History, it has won numerous distinguished awards in architecture and exhibits.

Louisiana Political Museum & Hall of Fame
Museum dedicated to preserving La.'s fascinating politics

Category: Winnfield Museum in Louisiana

Description of this Louisiana Attraction: The Louisiana Political Museum & Hall of Fame is located in the old L&A Railroad Depot, circa 1908. The museum opened in August of 1993 on the anniversary of Huey P. Long's 100th birthday. The museum has accumulated over 100,000 artifacts and memorabilia relating to politicians and politics in La. There are life sized mannequins of the two famous Long brothers, Huey and Earl. Much of the display has been donated to the museum by the inductees into the Hall of Fame or by their families. The inductees into the Hall of Fame are selected by a state-wide panel of political historians and writers. Each of the Inductees have their own display with a caricature drawn by famed political cartoonist Pap Dean, who is also a member of the Hall of Fame. As of 2008 there have been 114 individuals inducted into this famous Political Hall of Fame.

Marksville State Historic Site
Ancient Indian Mound Site

Category: Marksville Historic Site near Alexandria, Louisiana

Description of this Alexandria area Attraction: The Marksville site has 6 ancient Indian mounds with 1 burial mound. The mounds were built from 1 AD to 400 AD. There is the Hopewell influence here. We also have a museum that houses some of the artifacts that were found during the excavations in 1926 and 1933.

Musee Conti
New Orleans Wax Museum

Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: The Wax Museum tells the story of New Orleans from her founding to the present day. See and Hear 300 years of History, Legend and Scandal with our new interactive sound system. Over 162 life-size figures, plus our very own Haunted Dungeon. Great for school groups, band groups, performance groups, seniors, spouse tours, frequent individual traveler and private parties. Open daily to the public and by appointment.

National Hansen's Disease Museum
History museum, historic district, US National Leprosarium

Category: Carville Museum in Louisiana

Description of this Louisiana Attraction: The museum's mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the medical and cultural artifacts of the Carville Historic District. In addition, we promote the understanding, identification and treatment of Hansen's disease (leprosy). Walking tours, by registration, last Saturday each month. The Museum's exhibitions focus on the following areas: *Public Health Service *Armadillo Research *Patients' Living Quarters *Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (first nurses) *Stanley Stein & The Star Magazine (patient advocacy) *Medical Artifacts & Treatment of Leprosy *Site History *Patients' Stories & Photographs *Carville Culture: Organizations, Activities & Entertainment *Hansen's Disease Ready Reference *Documentary Films & Patient Authored Books in Gift Shop

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park

Category: New Orleans National Park in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park was established to celebrate the origins and evolution of America's most widely recognized indigenous musical art form. A story rich with innovation, experimentation, controversy and emotion, the park provides an ideal setting to share the cultural history of the people and places that helped shape the development and progression of jazz in New Orleans. Through interpretive techniques designed to educate and entertain, New Orleans Jazz NHP seeks to preserve information and resources associated with the origins and early development of jazz in the city widely recognized as its birthplace.

New Orleans Spirit Tours
Cemetery & Voodoo Tours Ghost & Vampire Tours

Category: French Quarter Tour near New Orleans, Louisiana
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Description of this New Orleans area Attraction: CEMETERY & VOODOO TOUR Meets twice daily (except Sunday afternoon) 10:30am & 1:15pm Royal Blend Coffee & Tea House 621 Royal Street Our CEMETERY & VOODOO tour provides an in depth look into New Orleans oldest cemetery, St. Louis #1 where New Orleans unique culture comes alive. Hear compelling stories of some of the city’s most historic figures including Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Unusual burial methods still in use, extraordinary architecture and decayed ruins make this cemetery a must for every visitors New Orleans Experience. In addition this tour gives a realistic look into the misunderstood practice of Voodoo, investigating it’s West African origins, Catholic influences and history. We will visit sites where Voodoo rituals take place and have the rare opportunity to visit an authentic Voodoo Temple where modern day practitioners worship. Don’t miss this unforgettable tour that combines two of New Orleans most intriguing curiosities! GHOST & VAMPIRE TOUR Meets nightly 8:15pm Toulouse Royale Gift Shop 601 Royal Street Our GHOST & VAMPIRE tour combines the ancient art of storytelling with historical documentation to provide an eerie evening walk of suspense into the dark edges of the historic French Quarter. Discover why the unrested and living dead walk among us. Drink in the tragic history of the city as it’s woven through authentic accounts and folklore. Hear of the gruesome and horrific deeds of the slave owners, the decadent Creoles, and the bloodthirsty! These myths, legends and stories have been collected from city archives and first hand reports. They have astounded natives and visitors alike for over 200 years! Walk with us and find out why New Orleans is the most haunted city in the United States!

Old Arsenal Museum
Arsenal on State Capitol Grounds built in 1838

Category: Baton Rouge Museum in Louisiana
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Description of this Baton Rouge Attraction: The Old Arsenal saw important military use in the development of the southwest, as well as the Mexican War and the Civil War. Later it became part of Louisiana State University. The Arsenal is now a museum housing exhibits on military history.

Old Governor's Mansion
Historic house museum listed on National Register

Category: Baton Rouge Historic Site in Louisiana
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Description of this Baton Rouge Attraction: Visit the House the Kingfish Built! Nicknamed "Louisiana's White House," the Old Governor's Mansion is a historic house museum built by one of Louisiana's most colorful and dynamic governors, Huey P. Long. The mansion, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, housed nine governors from 1930-1962, and now showcases their original furniture and belongings. From the grand East Room to Huey's "secret staircase" to the serene Rose Garden, the mansion offers a wealth of beauty and history throughout. Guided tours only, group rates available. The Old Governor's Mansion is operated by the Foundation for Historical Louisiana under a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana. The Mansion is also available for special events, weddings and receptions.

Poverty Point
National Monument

Category: Epps National Park in Louisiana

Description of this Louisiana Attraction: Located in northeastern Louisiana, this park commemorates a culture that thrived during the first and second millennia B.C. This site, which contains some of the largest prehistoric earth works in North America, is managed by the state of Louisiana. These State Park facilities are open to the public.

R.W. Norton Art Gallery
A museum of American/European art spanning over 4 centuries.

Category: Shreveport Art Museum in Louisiana

Description of this Shreveport Attraction: A museum of American and European art spanning over four centuries, spotlighting art of the American West by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell.

Six Flags New Orleans

Category: New Orleans Theme Park in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Six Flags New Orleans is the newest member of the Six Flags family of theme parks. The sprawling 140-acre park has established itself as a premier, regional family destination. It is located at the intersection of I-10 and I-510 (Exit 246A), only minutes from downtown New Orleans and the historic French Quarter. Featuring over 35 rides including six world-class roller coasters, a fantastical LOONEY TUNES themed kids area, amazing new live shows and exciting attractions, Six Flags New Orleans offers something from the mild to the wild for every member of the family!

TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce Factory and Visitors Center
Tour TABASCO® Plant

Category: Avery Island Tour near Lafayette, Louisiana
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Description of this Lafayette area Attraction: The McIlhenny Family wants to give its thousands of Avery Island visitors an inside look at TABASCO® Pepper Sauce and how it's produced. A wonderful experience including a short film, viewing of production lines and interactive games and information. Then you can visit our TABASCO® Country store, relax under the oaks and enjoy the beautiful landscape.

The Last Wilderness
A personilized swamp tour into the Atchafalaya Basin

Category: Plaquemine Nature near Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Description of this Baton Rouge area Attraction: Daily tours by appointment. Go deep into one of the wonders of America, the enchanted swamps of the Atchafalaya Basin, with a personal guide. Small groups only - no more than six people at a time. The Atchafalaya Basin's swamp is the king of all swamps, the most productive and biodiverse of all of North American's wetlands and the largest swamp in the continent. Experience an adventure you'll never forget: Atchafalya wildlife and gigantic cypress trees, plus night wildlife tours. 35 minutes from Baton Rouge, right behind Nottoway Plantation.

The Louisiana State Museum
Statewide network of LA focused museums and historic sites

Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: The Louisiana State Museum includes The Cabildo, Arsenal, Old U.S. Mint, Presbytere, 1850 House and Madame John's Legacy (all in New Orleans), The Old Courthouse Museum (Natchitoches), The E.D. White Historic Site (Thibodaux), The Louisiana State Museum-Patterson, and the Louisiana State Museum-Baton Rouge (opening soon). All museums focus on different aspects of Louisiana history, art, and culture. Visit our website for more information on current exhibits and upcoming programs! AAA and group discounts. 20% for tickets to more than one property. Some buildings handicap accessible. Call ahead if you have special needs.

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Museum celebrating Southern art and culture

Category: New Orleans Art Museum in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Located in New Orleans’ Warehouse Arts District, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is home to the most comprehensive collection of Southern art in the nation, celebrating the visual arts of 15 states and the District of Columbia. Art displayed includes all media - paintings, photography, pottery, self-taught, glass, sculpture, wood, metal, craft. More than a Museum, it is a center for celebrating the culture of the South as well, including the region’s literature, music, food and spirit. With 26 galleries, live music on Thursday evenings, and a Museum Store and Center for Southern Craft and Design, a visit to the Ogden Museum is a must!

Vermilionville
Cajun/Creole Folklife & Heritage Park

Category: Lafayette Museum in Louisiana
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Description of this Lafayette Attraction: Vermilionville, Acadiana’s premier Cajun and Creole Folklife & Heritage Park, nestled on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion authentically recreates life between 1765 and 1890. The village includes 18 structures filled with artifacts and living history, six of which are restored original homes. Enjoy lunch at our full-service Cajun/Creole restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman, or pick up a quick bite at the bakery. Browse the gift shop’s hand made crafts and novelty items. Ride across the Petit Bayou on a hand-drawn ferry and talk with the local blacksmith, spinner, and fiddler. They, along with the other craftspeople are eager to share their traditions and stories with you.

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