Welcome to Louisiana - So Much to Do!
We are the official UK tourism reps for the State of Louisiana, and we have all the information you'll need to plan an amazing holiday to this colourful State.
Louisiana’s unique people and its rich history, culture and landscapes have been featured in numerous books and stories over the years. Now you can experience it all for yourself by visiting the State that boast fabulous cuisine, music that sets your soul free, hundreds of year round festivals, a diverse, exotic and colourful history, Tax Free Shopping, and good ol’ Southern hospitality!
New Orleans
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There is an energy in the Big Easy which is as unique as the architecture and the locals - New Orleans is the city that never sleeps, open 24 hours a day with a love for life that is contagious.
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Walk through the 17th century cobbled streets, relax with a cocktail in a sun drenched courtyard or enjoy street theatre in the French Quarter that delights in budding artists.
Lafayette
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Lafayette is located in Cajun Country, where the French Colonists settled in the 1750’s and today is the centre of the Cajun culture.
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Visit the living museums showing all aspects of Cajun life during the 1700’s.
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Enjoy and experience the culture through the music & food of these hardy, creative and innovative people living off of the stunningly beautiful bayous for over 300 years.
The Creole Nature Trail
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The Creole Nature Trail is one of 31 driving experiences known as an ”All American Road”.
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This area is home to the “Louisiana Outback“ a habitat to many unique species of birds and wildlife, not forgetting the local alligator population!
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Enjoy being up close and personal with these creatures along 180 miles of bayous, marshlands and beaches.
Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge is a charming city that has gracefully merged the past with the energy and excitement of the present.
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From every direction, everything Louisiana culminates with Baton Rouge as a hub for historical sites, art museums, great shopping, nightclubs, music venues and wonderful dining options.
Shreveport
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Shreveport is located north west of the State on the border with Texas in the Louisiana region called Sportsman’s Paradise. Due to its close proximity to Texas, Cajun Cowboys can be seen a-plenty in Shreveport; its unique combination of two great American heritages sets Shreveport-Bossier apart.
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You’ll find the Tex-Cajun combination reflected in our mouth-watering dining, where flavourful steak may be combined with spicy crawfish.
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Find it in the music, with nightclubs and concerts for jazz, country, bluegrass, folk, zydeco and everything in between.
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There’s no place like it in America, a world of colour and sound, taste and entertainment, elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggest you kick off your boots and stay a while.
Whether you are exploring the bayous of Cajun Country, the gardens of North Louisiana or the nightlife in New Orleans there is no corner of Louisiana that should go unturned. See what Louisiana has to offer and "laissez les bon temps rouler"...let the good times roll!
Please do get in touch with us if you want any advice about Louisiana - our State experts are always happy to help!
