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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.

Vivian Alexander Gallery and Museum
Created sculpture in the Egg shape using Faberge techniques.

Category: Lafayette Art Museum in Louisiana

Description of this Lafayette Attraction: Vivian Alexander Galery and Museum is world famous for the art and sculpture created using the techniques of Peter Carl Faberge. Of particular note are the egg purses distributed internationally. The Gallery and Museum is located on a moss covered estate on Bayou Vermilion, south of Acadiana Mall about fifteen minutes. Open daily for tours with an appointment for groups of eight or less. Just call ahead and schedule your private tour, no entry fee. Antique egg art and contemporary sculpture available for viewing and available for sale. all credit cards accepted.

West Baton Rouge Museum
Experience sugar plantation life!

Category: Port Allen Historic Site near Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Description of this Baton Rouge area Attraction: Walk the floor boards of a pre-Civil War plantation worker's cabin and see the sugar plantation "big house" that exemplifies the lives of creole sugar planters who lived along the Mississippi River. Here today's sugar stories and taste "raw" sugar made at the last working mill in our parish! Guides available for every visitor who are happy to share our amazing story with you!

Yogie and Friends Exotic Cat Sanctuary
Louisiana's Only Large Exotic Cat Rescue/Sanctuary

Category: Frierson Zoo near Shreveport, Louisiana

Description of this Shreveport area Attraction: The only exotic cat sanctuary in the entire state of Louisiana dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected, and unwanted large exotic cats. We have tigers, lions, cougars, a black leopard, an African serval, and a bobcat. We give these cats a stress-free permanant home to live out the rest of their lives in comfort. We conduct educational school tours to help with awareness. We do not breed any animals and the cats are not required to perform any tricks or shows. We are not a petting zoo and there is no contact with any of our animals. We provide a safe, educational experience.

African American Heritage Museum
African American History told through various paintings.

Category: Hammond Museum in Louisiana

Description of this Louisiana Attraction: The purpose of the museum is to tell the story of African Americans in all their permutations: family life, Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, inventions, sports, medicine, architecture, politics, religion, law, technology, etc.. Our mission statement: “Dedicated to preserve, maintain and educate the public on the history of African-American ancestors in the State of Louisiana and Tangipahoa parish in collaboration with other entities of cultural interest throughout the United States of America and abroad through artistic endeavors”.

Audubon Zoo: A Facility Of Audubon Nature Institute
One of the top 5 zoos in the country. More than 2,000 animals in their natural habitat settings, including our white alligator in the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit.

Category: New Orleans Nature in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Audubon Zoo: A Facility Of Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, LA

Beauregard-Keyes House
The stately, 1826 mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard family and from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes.

Category: New Orleans Historic Site in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Beauregard-Keyes House in New Orleans, LA

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
Come See Where Mardi Gras Is Made!

Category: New Orleans Tour in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Tour the 'dens' that house the world's largest fleet of floats and props. Video presentation, try on costumes, see artists and sculptors at work year round. We also offer group tours with mask making, float building and cooking demonstrations/lunch activities. A great place to party at night from 100 guests on up complete with mini Mardi Gras parade. Don't dare forget your camera!

Celebration Tours, Llc
Enjoy everything New Orleans has to offer. Learn about the history, culture, food, music and architecture.

Category: New Orleans Tour in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Celebration Tours, Llc in New Orleans, LA

Christmas in Roseland

Category: Shreveport Scenic in Louisiana

Description of this Shreveport Attraction: CHRISTMAS IN ROSELAND Kicking off Thanksgiving weekend, the Gardens of the American Rose Center are transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland featuring more than a million twinkling lights, dozens of lighted displays, giant Christmas Cards to the Community created by area school children, Santa’s Candy Shop and much more. This multi-weekend event features nightly entertainment, photos with Santa, rides on the Roseland Express train, a model train display and tons of fun for the whole family! DATES ADMISSION Individual admission is $5 per person or $15 per carload. Ages 2 and younger are free. Group Rates • $35 per minibus (Up to 25 people) • $75 per charter bus, please call 318-938-5402 to make a reservation SPECIAL EVENTS Enjoy your favorite Christmas Classics with Movies and Moonbeams on the 30-foot outdoor screen! We will be showing the following films. Saturday, November 28: The Grinch Saturday, December 5: The Polar Express Saturday, December 12: Elf Saturday, December 19: Muppet Christmas Carol PHOTOS WITH SANTA & ROSELAND EXPRESS Come visit with Santa and get your picture with him. Don’t forget to ride on the Roseland Express. Roseland Express tickets are $5. SANTA’S CANDY SHOP Come by the candy shop and enjoy the delicious old-fashioned candy you enjoyed as a child. AMERICAN ROSE CENTER GIFT SHOP Visit our gift shop and do some Christmas shopping. It’s the perfect place to pick up stocking stuffers or gifts for your loved ones. CONCESSIONS Tasty treats are available at our concession stand.

Confederate Museum
This is the oldest museum in Louisiana with the second-largest Confederate collection in the nation.

Category: New Orleans Museum in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Confederate Museum in New Orleans, LA

Creole Queen
The deluxe 1,000-passenger paddlewheeler offers daily excursions on the Mississippi River and even dinner cruises as well as private charters.

Category: New Orleans Excursion in Louisiana

Description of this New Orleans Attraction: Creole Queen in New Orleans, LA

Destrehan Plantation
The closest plantation from New Orleans, enjoy a tour by costumed tour guides with exhibits that include an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson.

Category: Destrehan Tour in Louisiana

Description of this Louisiana Attraction: Destrehan Plantation in Destrehan, LA

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