"The Pelican State" Top 5 Page for this destination Louisiana by Helga67

Louisiana Travel Guide: 7,050 reviews and 10,880 photos

Louisiana is named for Louis XIV of France, in whose name La Salle took possession of the Mississippi Valley in 1682. Louisiana is sometimes called the "Nations Sugar Bowl" because it grows more sugar cane than any other state. It also ranks first in growing rice, and is among the leading cotton growing state.

Antebellum houses

Louisiana has a magical old world flair that sweeps you into a memorable realm of jazz, history, culture, customs ...

Cajun and Bayous

... and influence of the early French and Spanish settlers.

Pros and Cons

Pros:New Orleans, Cajun Country, antebellum and plantation houses, swamp tours

Last visit to Louisiana: Apr 2003
Intro Updated Apr 30, 2003
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Reviews (42)

Louis Armstrong International Airport... Transportation (3)

Louis Armstrong International Airport is located in Kenner, 21 miles northwest of downtown New Orleans. To get to the... more travel advice

Red beans, andouille and rice - Louisiana

What to eat? Restaurants (7)

Cajun or Creole? It's All Great Cajun food is robust, country-style food, found along the bayous of Louisiana, a... more travel advice

The Cabin Restaurant Restaurants (7)

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Houmas House Things to Do (19)

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Comments (33)

amandajayne81 Oct 16, 2009 at 11:24 PM Report Abuse

I have enjoyed learning about Louisiana-hoping to drive through during a road trip in 2010.
BarryAir Aug 3, 2005 at 12:46 PM Report Abuse

Helga, next time you are in Louisiana, brought yasalf ova to Lafayette....You gunna like dat Sha!..Barry in Louisiana
Cruefan Apr 19, 2005 at 4:59 AM Report Abuse

Helga, all your pages are informative and nice to look at.. Thanks
wcph Sep 27, 2004 at 3:11 AM Report Abuse

Hi, another very interesting page, thanks for sharing!
matcrazy1 Sep 26, 2004 at 7:04 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page of less visited part of the USA. You convinced me to add Louisiana to my next US adventures, probably and hopefully soon - after 10 Oct. Thanks a million :-)
diamonddog Sep 12, 2004 at 1:01 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic pictures and info!! Bayou canoeing and Zydeco looks like my kind of stuff!! Collecting tips in my travel guide thks!!
nada1712 Aug 27, 2004 at 12:49 AM Report Abuse

Fascinating and well done pages on one of the most interesting states in the US. I noticed all the lawns of the houses had puddles of water, the bayous are endemic through the region!
Pawtuxet Mar 4, 2004 at 5:30 PM Report Abuse

Those lazy looking old trees with the Spanish moss hanging down are captivating, aren't they? I think you saw the best of Louisiana. Good job!
pepples46 Feb 29, 2004 at 1:23 PM Report Abuse

stunning green place,never been here though. very nice presentation on Louisiana. thanx Helga
gkitzmil Feb 28, 2004 at 6:31 AM Report Abuse

Surely everybody eats at the Cajun Cabin sometime, eh? I know I have more than once. I love Oyster Po-boy's! Now I'll have to find a restaurant and typical food in Belgium next year! :-) -- Greg