Louisiana Tourism - Travel to Louisiana
Louisiana is a state in the South of the United States of America.
Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas, to the north by Arkansas, to the east by the state of Mississippi, and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico.
Louisiana is known for its bayous, plantaions along the Mississippi River, the Cajun culture in the South-West part of the state, and the Creole culture of the New Orelans area.
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Cities in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge: The state capital
- Lafayette: The center of Cajun Country
- Lake Charles
- Monroe
- New Orleans: The state's largest city and top tourist destination.
- Shreveport: The biggest ciy of North Louisiana
Small cities and significant towns
- Alexandria
- Chalmette: Site of the Battle of New Orleans National Monument
- Covington
- Houma
- Mandeville: On the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, across from New Orleans
- Natchitoches: An early French colonial settlement
- Slidell
Other attractions
- Avery Island: Gardens, wildlife preserve, Tabasco Sauce plant
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