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1 LOUISIANA ATTRACTIONS LouisianaTravel.com photo credit: Audubon Nature Institute 1

2 Each region of the state is given its own color on the map and in the directory. MAP WITH CITIES ON PAGE ATTRACTIONS LISTED BY CITY Avery Island 17 Alexandria 8 Baton Rouge 28 DeRidder 8-10 Folsom 38 Frogmore 12 Grambling 5 Grand Isle 17 Henderson 17 Houma/Gibson 17 Lacassine 18 Lafayette 18 Lake Charles Leesville Natchitoches 14 New Iberia 24 New Orleans Opelousas 24 Pineville 14 Reserve 28 Robeline 15 Ruston 5 St. Francisville 30 Thibodaux 26 Vacherie 30 & 34 West Baton Rouge 34 Coupons

3 SPORTSMAN S PARADISE EDDIE G. ROBINSON MUSEUM 126 Jones Street Grambling, LA Located on the grounds of Grambling State University, this museum celebrates football legend Eddie G. Robinson s powerful life and career as the winningest coach in NCAA Division I football history. grambling ADVENTURESFOR EVERY TASTE LINCOLN PARISH PARK 211 Parish Park Rd Ruston Rated as one of the best mountain bike trails in America. Visit the beach with lifeguards offered from Memorial Day to Labor Day mile paved walking path, improved RV sites, tent camping, swimming, fishing, birding and pavilion rental. ruston LOUISIANA MILITARY MUSEUM 201 Memorial Drive Ruston, LA Take a trip through time with exhibits from every major conflict in American history. On display are uniforms, training gear, flags, weapons from World War I & II, Korea, Vietnam and more. There are several sides to North Louisiana. For the outdoor enthusiast, you can find some of the best mountain bike and ATV parks in the South. While various kinds of museums will satisfy history buffs. If it s stars you have in your eyes, navigate the universe at Sci-Port: Louisiana s Science Center in Shreveport, or spend the day like a Duck Commander in Monroe-West Monroe while visiting the Robertson s favorite stops. If it s treasure you seek, find it on a visit to Antique Alley, or try your luck at one of the many casinos in the area. 4 5

4 CROSSROADS Discover The hometown OF THE duck commander CULTURAL EXCURSIONS LASTING APPEAL EAT over 100 locally owned restaurants Louisiana s heritage runs deep in this region. In fact, the Creole, French and Indian influence is so strong you can taste it. Eat the meat pies in Natchitoches and you ll enjoy the unique flavor. Those aren t the only pies to tempt your taste buds. Lea s Lunchroom in Lecompte serves up unforgettable pecan and coconut delicacies, among others. Looking for something more than food? Several plantations are still intact, including Frogmore, a cotton gin started in the 1800 s that is still operating today. Don t forget to take in the great outdoors with a visit to Kisatchie National Forest. SHOP unique boutiques and stores \

5 CENTRAL LOUISIANA ATTRACTIONS ASSOCIATION alexandria deridder CenlaAttractions.org Facebook.com/CentralLouisiana AttractionsAssociation Discover a vast variety of attractions in Central Louisiana from historical plantations and art museums, family-friendly fun and outdoor adventures, and so much more. Explore all Central Louisiana has to offer! RIVER OAKS SQUARE ARTS CENTER A creative hub for Central Louisiana since 1984! Occupying nearly an entire block in Downtown Alexandria s Cultural Arts District, River Oaks Square Arts Center houses 25 studios, 3 galleries, an on-site Arts Academy and gallery gift shop with contemporary works from over 100 visual artists. T.R.E.E. HOUSE CHILDREN S MUSEUM treehousechildren smuseum T.R.E.E. House Children s Museum provides hands on play, interactive exhibits and educational programming with the purpose of cultivating and enriching the soil of lifelong learning. Explore the museum and playground at your own pace. BEAUREGARD WATERMELON FESTIVAL 506 West Drive DeRidder June 29-30, 2018: Friday (5pm-11pm), Saturday (10am-12am). Watermelon Seed Spitting and Eating competitions, Watermelon Auction & Largest Watermelon Contest, Kids Watermelon Game Tent, Pageants, Magician, Car Show, Jackpot Livestock Show, Balloon Artists, Indoor & Outdoor Shopping, Talent Show, great LA. Swamp Pop Music. PATIO DINING WITH SOME LIVE MUSIC OVER 50 LOCALLY-OWNED BOUTIQUES OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN where Families eat, shop & play year round! Stop by the Visitor Center to learn about local events, offers and must-do s. 301 Jackson St., Suite 102, in downtown Alexandria. AlexandriaPinevilleLA.com

6 deridder 1 ST USO WAR ROOM MUSEUM LOIS LOFTIN DOLL MUSUEM GOTHIC JAIL REAL ART DERIDDER GALLERY 108 W. 1st St DeRidder Open: Wed-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 11am-3pm Gallery of local arts, both traditional and contempary. TREASURE CITY MARKET 121 S. Washington St. DeRidder Chosen as one of Louisiana s top ten antique markets. 250 West 7th St DeRidder Open: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. The War Memorial Civic Center was the first building built for and donated to the United Services Organization (USO) in The museum was put on the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, Artifacts are on display, which commemorate the DeRidder Army Air Base, Camp Polk, the big Louisiana Maneuvers and the USO. Original WWII posters line the wall of the main drawing room. Plaques commemorate Generals Bradley, Mark Clark, Eisenhower, Marshall, and Patton, that mark meeting rooms named in their honor. 120 South Washington Ave DeRidder Open: Tues-Fri 9am-4:30pm; Sat. 9am-3pm. Free Admission. Lois Loftin s love of dolls came from not owning a doll as a child. As a result, Lois dedicated her life to mending and protecting all the dolls that needed a loving home. This collection of over 3,000 dolls can be seen at the Old Kansas City Southern Depot. 201 W 1st St DeRidder Open: Weekday tours M-F 10am-2pm $5 - Adults, Free - 5yrs & under After Dark Hours: Weekends in October 6pm-11pm - $10.00 per person Built in 1914, the former Beauregard Parish Jail Places, also known as the Hanging Jail. Weekday tours available and site of the Gothic Jail After Dark Haunted Tours each weekend in October. CASINO DINING POKER SPORTS BAR SIGN UP & PLAY $ 15 ON US! ON US! SIGN UP FOR A PLAYERS CARD & receive $15 Jena Cash to play on all your favorite games! 149 CHAHTA TRAILS DRY PRONG, LA JENACHOCTAWPINESCASINO.COM LUCK Must be Jena Choctaw Pines Casino. All rights Your Place for Fun reserved. 10 Minutes North of Alexandria on Highway

7 frogmore leesville FROGMORE COTTON PLANTATION & GINS U.S. Highway 84 Frogmore (near Ferriday) GPS Coordinates : , Rand McNally s MUST SEE. COTTON THEN & NOW guided tour. Extensive southern history 1700 s today acre working plantation. Furnished slave cabins; antique steam gin; 19 historical bldgs. Computerized gin & farming operation. SCHEDULED DATES feature live vocalists. Also Civil War tour with eye-opening facts, causes, & effects. LEESVILLE LIONS CLUB RODEO Vernon Parish Arena 276 H. M. Stephens Blvd Leesville vernontourism@bellsouth.net First week in October For more info contact the Vernon Parish Tourism Commission P. O. Box 349, Leesville, LA MAYFEST 3rd Street Leesville Downtown Historic District vernontourism@bellsouth.net Cenla s oldest and finest Arts & Crafts festival. Two days of Music, Food, Arts & Crafts. Contact the Vernon Parish Tourism Commission for more Information. First weekend in May. All the fun you want, all in one place! Vegas-style Slots and Table Games Over 500 Rooms and Suites Full-service Spa and Salon RV Resort with Cabins Seven Dining Options 18-Hole Golf Course World-class Shows Three Pools 3-screen Cinema Kids Quest Hourly Childcare Cyber Quest Arcade 75,000 sq. ft. of Meeting Space BEST Poker Room Buffet Entertainment Casino Personnel Ask about our hotel and RV resort package options. Call or visit ParagonOffers.com. ParagonCasinoResort.com 800-WIN-1-WIN MARKSVILLE, LA Restrictions may apply. Visit website for more information. Game responsibly. Need help? Call STOP (7867)

8 natchitoches pineville MUSEUM OF THE NEW LLANO COLONY 211 Stanton St. New Llano Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm Celebrates the rich history of the Llano Del Rio Cooperative Colony, whose members came from all walks of life and from all over the world seeking Utopia, right here in Louisiana. MYTHS & LEGENDS BYWAY Vernon Parish Tourism Commission 201 South 3rd St. Leesville, LA vernontourism@bellsouth.net A 181-mile drive of Western Louisiana based on tall tales, true stories, and legends. Visitors will find the festivals that make Louisiana famous, lush pine forests, historic cemeteries, unique museums, mysterious waterways and friendly people. 22 kiosks guide the way. HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA KISATCHIE NATIONAL FOREST Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau 780 Front Street, Ste. 100 Natchitoches Established in 1714, Natchitoches offers a distinctive blend of culture and architecture; known for plantations, meat pies, festivals, historic sites, Steel Magnolias, shopping, dining, and the National Historic Landmark District. Come celebrate, discover and explore! Did you know that Louisiana has over 600,000 acres of national forest? Kisatchie National Forest is a place to explore, have fun, relax and be adventurous! Whether you enjoy mountain biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, or simply enjoying nature, look no further than your national forest, Kisatchie! ADAI INDIAN NATION CULTURAL CENTER Hwy 485 Robeline AdaiIndianNation@aol.com Experience Adai Indian Nation culture, indigenous to the original territories of Louisiana and Texas. Traditional dances performed daily, gift shop. Admission. Annual Pow Wow held in October, free. Monday-Friday 9 am 5 pm. BASSMASTER MAGAZINE S #1 BASS LAKE IN THE NATION 2015 & 2016 WATER YOU WAITING FOR? Learn more today! ToledoBendLakeCountry.com robeline

9 CAJUN COUNTRY TABASCO Hwy 329 Avery Island Take the NEW TABASCO Factory Tour. The self-guided, 10-stop tour will take you through the TABASCO Museum, the greenhouse, the barrel warehouse and the factory building. avery island SIZZLING FOOD & MUSIC SAVORY GRAND ISLE TOURISM DEPARTMENT 2757 LA. 1, Grand Isle Louisiana s only inhabited barrier island-- a world renowned fishing village offering miles of sandy beaches, a state park, nature conservancy site, charter fishing, historic home tour and bird watching. Rent a camp and stay a while. grand isle There s so much to experience in Cajun Country that you may find yourself doing two things at once. Like dining & dancing at several of the restaurants that also double as dance-halls. If you have two left feet, don t worry. Head over to Avery Island and learn how TABASCO hot sauce is made and take in the beauty of the Jungle Gardens, 170 acres of breathtaking semitropical foliage. If you really want to get handson, visit the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. This 180-mile stretch of pristine refuges and sanctuaries house abundant wildlife and offer numerous opportunities for hunting, fishing, crabbing, shrimping, birding, shelling and priceless photo ops. HENDERSON MCGEE S SWAMP TOURS & ADVENTURES 1337 Henderson Levee Road Henderson Get up close and personal with the Atchafalaya Swamp! Voted the South s Best Swamp Tour by AAA Southern Traveler. McGee s offers guided tours seeing alligators and wildlife aboard comfortable sightseeing boats, as well as paddling adventures through moss-draped cypress trees. CAJUN MAN S SWAMP TOUR & ADVENTURES 251 Marina Drive (Off Hwy. 182) Gibson A 1 1/2 to 2 hour narrated tour through the most beautiful swamps and bayous. Listen to cajun music while you cruise on a comfortable 49-passenger vessel With a covered roof and see alligators, eagles and wildlife. henderson houma/gibson 16 17

10 lacassine BAYOU RUM DISTILLERY x100 Bayou Rum is handmade in the largest privately-owned rum distillery in the USA. Our award winning distillery offers free tours and tastings with a large gift shop for an incomparable visitor experience. Open Tuesday thru Saturdays. lafayette lake charles CAJUN FOOD TOURS HISTORIC CITY HALL ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER Experience the flavor of Louisiana! From our cozy bus, you ll learn our history, love our culture and, best of all, stop to taste our authentic Cajun delights along the way! Pick-ups from many Lafayette hotels Ryan St Lake Charles Beautifully restored historic building with a clock tower & brick courtyard in the heart of downtown, features 3 floors of exhibit space with traveling exhibits as well as regional and local artwork

11 lake charles CHARPENTIER HISTORIC DISTRICT/HISTORY 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles The district includes 40 blocks of Victorian mansions and homes built by carpenters at the turn of the 20th Century. While in the area, visit 1911 Historic City Hall for rotating exhibits, the Imperial Calcasieu Museum and the Mardi Gras Museum. Learn about our interactive historic app! CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ADVENTURE POINT CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROAD DEQUINCY RAILROAD MUSEUM 2740 Ruth St. Sulphur Experience this free, fun attraction that immerses you in nature and culture with imaginative, hands-on displays sure to inspire. Learn about alligators, songbirds, bayous and marshes, Cajun/Creole cooking and music N. Lakeshore Dr Lake Charles Alligators, birds, waterfowl, fishing, crabbing all natural and up close as you drive this incredible scenic byway. Visit wildlife refuges, walking trails and Gulf beaches. Free tour app, search Creole. 400 Lake Charles Ave DeQuincy Located on the original 1895 town site and the intersection of two major railroads steam locomotive, passenger car, caboose, model engine collection and many other railroad artifacts. Park and playground for picnics! Open Tues.-Sat. 10am 5pm

12 lake charles HENNING CULTURAL CENTER/BRIMSTONE MUSEUM IMPERIAL CALCASIEU MUSEUM 923 S. Ruth St Sulphur Browse cultural traveling exhibits and art from local and regional artists at the Henning Cultural Center. Next door, the Brimstone Museum highlights the Frasch mining process of sulfur and the roots of the City of Sulphur. 204 W. Sallier St. Lake Charles Transport yourself back to the founding of Imperial Calcasieu with this attraction featuring artifacts, memorabilia, as well as an adjoining art gallery and a 300 year old Sallier Oak on the grounds. LAKE CHARLES CHILDREN S MUSEUM 327 Broad St Lake Charles Three floors of hands-on, educational exhibits for the whole family. Exhibits include a television studio, shopping market, rock wall, waterworks station, cowboy café, coastal wetlands, toddler area and much more! Open Mon.-Sat. 10am - 5pm LAKE CHARLES/SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA CVB 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles Home to the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail, natural wonders, casino resorts, live music, delicious cuisine, the Charpentier Historic District, 7 museums, galleries and festivals. #VisitLakeCharles. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm & Sat.-Sun. 8am-3pm 22 23

13 lake charles new iberia opelousas MARDI GRAS MUSEUM OF IMPERIAL CALCASIEU 809 Kirby St, 2nd Floor Lake Charles Immerse yourself in Mardi Gras, year round! View the largest Mardi Gras costume display in the world, learn the history (even king cakes!), and explore the hands-on parade float and animatronic displays. Open Tues.-Fri. 1-5 pm. KONRIKO/CONRAD RICE MILL 307 Ann St New Iberia America s oldest operating rice mill. See a presentation on the history of Cajuns and tour The Mill. Store is filled with KONRIKO products and other local foods, arts & crafts. Monday - Saturday 9:00am 5:00pm Closed Major Holidays. Admission LE VIEUX VILLAGE DE POSTE DES OPELOUSAS HISTORICAL PARK AND MUSEUM 828 E. Landry Street Opelousas, LA A collection of historic buildings from the Opelousas area dating from the 1700s to the early 20th century. Among the buildings are one of the oldest Creole homes west of the Mississippi River, a 19th century doctor s office, old country store and 1911 schoolhouse. It is also home to the LA Orphan Train Museum. Self and guided tours available. OPELOUSAS MUSEUM & INTERPRETIVE CENTER 315 North Main St Opelousas museum@cityofopelousas.com A history museum that collects, preserves, and interprets the history and culture of the Opelousas area from prehistoric times to the present. The museum also houses the Southwest LA Zydeco Music Festival Archives. Admission is Free. ST. LANDRY PARISH VISITOR CENTER 978 Kennerson Rd Opelousas Discover St. Landry Parish, where accordions are cool, boudin is hot, and history isn t just in textbooks. Our events and festivals celebrate art, Cajun music, catfish, crawfish, cracklins, etouffee, herbs, yams, and zydeco. We live our culture! S TAY L AFAY E T T E Plan your escape to the Happiest City in America

14 PLANTATION COUNTRY SOUTHERN PLEASURES CULTURAL TREASURES ADVENTURE LACAJUNBAYOU.COM #CAJUNBAYOU BAYOU COUNTRY CHILDREN S MUSEUM thibodaux 211 Rue Betancourt Thibodaux The only Cajun themed Children s Museum! Children learn while playing on a full-size sugarcane harvester, sort seafood on a shrimp boat and climb a 2-story oil platform and learn in Safety-ville! Come have family fun! LOUISIANA FISHING & washington outdoor ADVENTURES Feast your eyes on grand gestures as you take in the sights of the Mississippi River region. Visit the tallest state capitol building in the United States and tour historic plantations. If southern charisma doesn t inspire you, enjoy modern day attractions like art galleries, shopping and spas. If sports are your passion, attend an LSU or Southern University game and get ready for tailgating like you ve never experienced. No matter what you do, you ll work up an appetite and you ll be glad you did. The food scene here offers everything from fine dining to greasy spoons. LouisianaTravel.com 26 27

15 baton rouge reserve BREC GOLF LAHOUSE HOME AND LANDSCAPE RESOURCE CENTER USS KIDD VETERANS MUSEUM Santa Maria Golf Course Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and listed on the prestigious Audubon Trail, BREC s Santa Maria Golf Course is built on 150 acres of rolling terrain, featuring 18 lakes and two natural waterways Gourrier Ave Baton Rouge Explore hundreds of green, energy-saving, hazard-resistant and healthy home solutions. Browse exhibits, cut-aways and free publications. Open M-F 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on LSU s campus, across from Alex Box Baseball Stadium. Suggested donation $5/per adult. 305 S. River Road Baton Rouge This WWII Fletcher-class destroyer is a national historic landmark and is recognized as one of the most authentic naval restorations in the world. The USS KIDD museum features a Veterans Hall of Honor, a Memorial Wall, restored military aircraft, a 19th century replica naval gun deck and a Gift Shop. HISTORIC RIVERLANDS/SOUL RIVER 480 NW 3rd Street Reserve, LA See the sights, feel the spirit, hear the music as we take you back in time to witness the strength and pride of the people who lived and worked in New Orleans Plantation Country. Discover why we ve been voted one of the South s Best Foodie Cities when you cook up your itinerary at photo credit

16 st. francisville vacherie THE MYRTLES PLANTATION 7747 US Hwy 61 St. Francisville year-old National Historic Register home is one of America s Most Haunted Homes. Featured on Oprah, National Geographic Explorer, A&E, Hannity s America, Travel, History & Learning Channels, Rand McNally s Best of the Road list, among many others. The Carriage House Restaurant, Gift Shop and B&B are located on the grounds. Bus Parking and Commercial Restrooms. OAK ALLEY PLANTATION 3645 Hwy. 18, River Road Vacherie Oak Alley invites visitors to explore all facets of its 200+ year history. The grounds and exhibits reflect the evolution of this National Historic site- an experience as compelling as the plantation s 300 year old allee of oaks

17 Sportsman s Paradise Crossroads Cajun Country TOLEDO BEND Plantation Country Greater New Orleans 32 33

18 vacherie west baton rouge ST. JOSEPH PLANTATION 3535 Hwy 18, River Road Vacherie Authentic tour of a Creole sugar plantation. Explore original slave cabins and many exhibits about early life on the plantation. Annual Mourning Tour runs October 1- November 2 and depicts 19th Century Creole mourning customs. Most guides are family members MOBY West Baton Rouge CVB & Tourist Information Center 2750 N. Westport Drive Port Allen, LA Visit Moby and check in on Facebook to receive a free gift. Largest Alligator caught in West Baton Rouge, Exit 151. Fresh coffee, clean restrooms always available. 8:30 4:30 M-Sat., 9-2 Sundays. San Francisco Plantation west baton rouge HOUMAS HOUSE Plantation and Gardens Houmas House Plantation and Gardens allows visitors to experience the life of a wealthy Sugar Baron in the 1800s. Tour the historic mansion and explore 38 acres of lush gardens or relax with a refreshing mint julep and enjoy the breeze off the nearby Mississippi River. Stay in the luxurious inn and dine in Southern style at one of the property s world-class restaurants. Plan your visit to the Crown Jewel of Louisiana s River Road today! Houmas House Plantation and Gardens Hwy 942 Darrow, LA Whitney Plantation HISTORY DOESN, T LIVE ON CABLE, IT Lives HERE Plan your history-making adventure today and have your own stories to tell. /NolaPlantations VisitNOPC.com 34 35

19 Cajun Pride Swamp Tours GREATER NEW ORLEANS DON T MISS THESE EXCITING ADVENTURES Swamp Tour with abundant wildlife Experienced Cajun Captains Conveniently located only ½ mile off I-10. Near N Awlins. Plantation and Combo Tours Transportation from New Orleans and Baton Rouge Book Online For Discounts There s just that little something extra about everything you experience in the Crescent City region. What we call lagniappe in Louisiana. You ll notice it in everything from the food to the architecture. Take Mardi Gras World for example, where you can get up close and personal with the grandiose floats that roll down the streets during carnival season. Take a haunted history tour and hear about the eerie accounts of the area s past. If that s not the type of thrill you seek, try a gospel brunch or join the procession of a second line and boogie in the streets. MYSTICAL SPIRIT SWEET INDULGENCES D I S C O V E R T H E 36 37

20 folsom new orleans GLOBAL WILDLIFE CENTER Hwy 40 Folsom Get eye-to-eye with giraffes, touch a bison s tongue and safari with over 4,000 animals on a 900-acre preserve. Feed the animals and learn through touch. AVENUE INN BED AND BREAKFAST CAFÉ BEIGNET 4125 Saint Charles Ave New Orleans stay@avenueinnbb.com On historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, minutes to the French Quarter. Rates include rooms with private bathrooms, WiFi, Continental breakfast, parking and snacks 24/7. Enjoy turn-of-the-last century charm in one of America s favorite cities. 600 Decatur Street New Orleans French Quarter Casual cafe serves made-to-order beignets, coffees, pastries, breakfast and lunch items. Dine In/Take Out. Open 8am-10pm daily. Live music, 48 fully stocked bar, inside and outside seating, and only 1 block from Jackson Square! COURT OF TWO SISTERS 613 Royal Street New Orleans The Court of Two Sisters, located in the French Quarter, serves Jazz Brunch seven days a week! Brunch is served in the large, picturesque courtyard and the buffet features over 60 items including New Orleans classics such as Grits and Grillades, Turtle Soup, Shrimp Etouffee, and Duck a la Orange. A four-course dinner and an a la carte menu are offered at night. Reservations recommended. Choose your path in Jefferson Parish Enjoy Southern Hospitality just a beat away from New Orleans. Experience Jefferson Parish. Revel in our year-round festivals, historic districts, exceptional shopping and value priced accommodations. After a day of adventure on the bayou, spend the evening savoring the flavor of our classic Cajun cuisine. Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. Call Toll Free

21 new orleans GRAND VICTORIAN BED & BREAKFAST 2727 St. Charles Ave New Orleans Come experience the Grand Victorian in the historic Garden District! Centrally located on St. Charles Ave streetcar line just a 10 min ride to French Quarter. Combines modern convenience with period charm in every room. Private bathrooms. Free parking, WiFi, snacks & drinks. GRAY LINE NEW ORLEANS Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River, French Quarter New Orleans www. GrayLineNewOrleans.com Facebook: Gray Line New Orleans Tours@glnosc.com Locally owned since Swamps & Airboats, Plantations, Ghosts, Cocktail, City, Night Life, City Express, Katrina, French Quarter, Garden District and four seasonal tours. Walking or Motor Coaches. Your Expedia Local Expert! MAKE TODAY AN AUDUBON DAY WITH THE AUDUBON EXPERIENCE PACKAGE great food GREAT FUN great party best value! three ATTRACTIONS. ONE PRICE. COUNTLESS POSSIBILITIES. THE AUDUBON EXPERIENCE PACKAGE INCLUDES ENTRY TO OUR NEW ORLEANS ATTRACTIONS: AUDUBON ZOO 6500 MAGAZINE STREET, UPTOWN Cool Zoo, A Wild and Wet Splash Park* Open Spring and Summer AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS CANAL STREET AT THE RIVER Snorkel or dive in the Great Maya Reef. A new underwater adventure!* AUDUBON BUTTERFLY GARDEN and INSECTARIUM 423 CANAL STREET "A top museum for you and your kids" - CNN.com Be sure to visit the Golf Club at Audubon Park for world-class golf and dining. Uptown in Audubon Park. VISIT AUDUBONNATUREINSTITUTE.ORG. *Separate admission fee required FOLLOW US ON: HISTORIC FRENCH QUARTER 429 Decatur Street Hours of Operation Sunday Thursday: 11am 10pm Friday & Saturday: 11am 11pm bubbagump.com 40 41

22 new orleans HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS GHOSTS/888-( ) THESE are the tours you ve heard about! Recommended by the Travel Channel as... New Orleans #1 Tour Company...A MUST DO! - New Orleans original paranormal tours! Ghost, Vampire, Voodoo, Cemeteries, French Quarter / Garden District! Daily / Nightly. MARDI GRAS WORLD 1380 Port of New Orleans Place New Orleans Call ahead for the FREE SHUTTLE: The Mardi Gras World tour lets you see exactly what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life year after year. You ll learn about the history of this unique tradition, going beyond its reputation for pure revelry to see the true roots of the REAL Mardi Gras in New Orleans.Tour the space where our artisans create spectacular floats for more than 40 parades every single year

23 new orleans THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM 945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA Originally founded in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum, The National WWII Museum is the top-rated tourist destination in New Orleans, TripAdvisor s #4 museum in the country, and an unforgettable way to experience World War II. NEW ORLEANS LEGENDARY WALKING TOURS 941 Decatur St New Orleans info@neworleanslegendarywalkingtours.com Discover 300 years of history on a walking tour of the French Quarter with a top-rated city/cemetery tour, or take a ghost tour for a more spine-chilling evening. Locally owned and operated. Coupon in back of directory! 44 45

24 new orleans STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ Toulouse St & Mississippi River, French Quarter New Orleans Facebook: Steamboat Natchez Authentic steamboat -Harbor Jazz Cruises at 11:30am & 2:30pm. Sunday Jazz Brunch. Optional food & beverage, engine room visits, steam calliope, historic & port narration. Buffet Dinner Jazz Cruise 7:00pm. Full Bar available. Dukes of Dixieland. CAJUN ENCOUNTERS Multiple locations in New Orleans and Slidell TOURS Experience the best of New Orleans with the city s #1 tour company. Top rated, TripAdvisor heralded excursions include Honey Island Swamp Eco Tours, New Orleans City Cemetery Tours, and Plantation Tours. Pick up service included throughout the New Orleans area. Proudly locally owned and operated. See coupon in back of directory! 46 47

25 Like us at facebook.com/monroewestmonroe for all the latest information on how to DISCOVER, EAT, & SHOP in Monroe-West Monroe. Bring this coupon to our Tourism Information Center, located at 601 Constitution Drive in West Monroe, for a FREE GIFT. Bring this coupon to the Alexandria/Pineville Visitor Center located at 301 Jackson Street, Suite 102 in Alexandria to receive a FREE gift. AlexandriaPinevilleLA.com Call or inquire@apacvb.org to request a FREE visitor packet. AlexandriaPinevilleLA.com BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE BUFFET at JD s Harvest Buffet Offer Valid until 07/01/ $5.00 JENA CASH Offer Valid until 07/01/

26 Drop in for a FREE GIFT 8592 Hwy 1, Ste. 3 Mansura LA Monday-Saturday tour America s oldest rice mill. Present coupon for 20% off tour price. Valid for one person. Expires 6/30/ Present this coupon at the Gator Chateau in Jennings (I-10 Exit 64) to receive your free Gator Mardi Gras Bead. One per group. Expires 6/30/ Must present this coupon at the Arrowhead Players Club to receive offer. Nontransferable. Limit one per guest. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be Jena Choctaw Pines Casino Stop by the Jeff Davis Parish Visitors Center in Jennings (I-10 Exit 64) and present this coupon for a 10% discount on any souvenir item. (Purchases of $10 or more. Expires 6/30/18) Must present this coupon at the Arrowhead Players Club to receive offer. Nontransferable. Limit one per guest. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be Jena Choctaw Pines Casino Tuesday-Thursday guided culinary tour to six Iberia Parish hot spots. Call to make your reservation. Present coupon for 10% off tour price. Valid for one person. Expires 6/30/

27 Please bring in coupon for ONE Free Gift per coupon Hours: M-F8am-4pm Offer expires 7/1/ WEDNESDAY SPECIAL: Visit the Zoo every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $ tax per person. Zoo grounds close at 5 p.m. Book Online for Tour Discounts. Present this coupon and enjoy 10% Off Regularly Priced Gift Shop Items* *Not applicable with any other offer or discount. $2 off Mansion and Garden tour ticket One per person. Cannot be combined with any other coupon $2 OFF Guided Tour of Maison Principale, Gardens and Slave Cabins Not valid with any other discount. Expires July, Savings on plantation and swamp tours, as well as accommodations and special packages! VisitNOPC.com/travel-deals for details VisitNOPC.com Red Stick Adventures City Tours Buy one regular priced adult swamp tour or plantation tour and get one regular priced adult Baton Rouge city tour ½ price

28 Visit Baton Rouge s special offer page on the website which is full of coupons and special offers on tours, attractions, restaurants and more, for when you ll be in town. Bring this coupon to our Tourism Information Center for a FREE GIFT FREE MOBY THE ALLIGATOR PIN when you bring this coupon to our Tourist Information Center, located at 2750 N. Westport Drive in Port Allen, I-10 Exit # WestBatonRouge.net Present this coupon to receive $3 off adult or $1 off child s admission at Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas or Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. info@tangitourism.com to request a FREE visitor packet AudubonNatureInstitute.org *see back for details Red Stick Adventures City Tours Offer valid on regular priced adult ticket only. Advance reservation and deposit required at the time of reservation. Call to reserve tour time. Not all tours are offered on all days. Baton rouge city tour must be arranged when guest calls to reserve swamp or plantation tour. Cannot be used in combination with other discounts or offers, if any exist at the time of reservation. Limit two (2) coupons per reservation of guest parties of four (4) or more. All sales final. No refunds or exchanges. No cash value. EXPIRES 12/31/ $10 Off Any Single Tour with Transportation! Honey Island Swamp Tour, New Orleans Cemetery Tour or Plantation Tour. *see back for details TOURS

29 Gretna Heritage House Welcome Center Visit our website to request a FREE visitor packet Follow us on facebook.com/cityofgretna GRETNA $4 off the regular adult price ($20) of your choice of our Saints and Sinners Dirty Little French Quarter History Tour or Music of New Orleans Listen and Learn Tour. Call to place your reservation $4 off the regular adult price ($20) of Ghost & Vampire Tours Call to place your reservation $30 OFF! ($3 off adult price up to 10 people!) Book at for best prices! Up to four admissions per coupon. Not valid with other discounts. Discount applies to gate admission only. Does not apply to senior, group or any combo package or Theater-only admission. This voucher has no cash value. Please present this coupon at the Admission Window to receive discount. Not valid at Boo at the Zoo, Whitney Zoo-To-Do, Zoo-To-Do For Kids presented by Tulane Pediatrics or any other special admission events at any facility. Visit AudubonNatureInstitute.org for attraction information. CODE AudubonNatureInstitute.org Oyster Trail, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana over 20 participating restaurants serving fresh Louisiana oysters, paired with a 3 uniquely designed hand-painted oyster sculpture where the culinary arts meets the fine arts! Like us on FB for the latest in give-aways and recipes. Offer good for tours with transportation provided. Direct bookings only. Coupon must be mentioned at time of reservation to receive discount. Not valid with any other coupons, combo discounts, discounts, prepaid deposits or on holidays. Black out dates apply. Coupon Code: LTPA17CAJUN. Offer expires January TOURS Visit Jefferson Parish, just a beat away from New Orleans where your adventure awaits nature trails, canoeing, fishing, boating, camping and hiking. Like us on FB for the latest in giveaways and vacation ideas and discounts

30 $7 Off Any Single Adult Tour! Top Ghost Tours and French Quarter with Cemetery Tours * see back for details Not valid with 3rd party booking agents and cannot be combined with other discounts. Call to place your reservation. $25 Off Best Available Rate Sunday - Thursday *see back for details Not valid with 3rd party booking agents and cannot be combined with other discounts. Call to place your reservation. 15% off All New Orleans Area Tours, Attractions & Activities PROMO Code: LA 15 Code expires 12/31/ BOOK ONLINE FOR BEST PRICES ON TOURS! Not open on Mardi Gras day

31 INDEX Coupon must be mentioned at time of reservation to receive discount. Direct bookings only. Not valid with any other coupons, combo discounts, discounts, prepaid deposits or on holidays. Black out dates apply. Coupon Code: LTPA17WALK. Offer expires January Promo Code: barcoup Offer is based on availability, is not available over special events, for previously booked rooms or with any other discount including groups. Reservation must be made at the phone number below specifying barcoup promo, or at the website listed and cannot be made through other reservation methods or websites. Present coupon at check-in. Coupon has No Cash Value. Offer valid with restrictions through Dec. 30, Discount applies to the nightly rate for the duration of a stay. Limit one coupon per room per visit Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center st Uso War Room Museum...10 Adai Indian Nation Cultural Center...15 Alexandria-Pineville CVB...9 Audubon Nature Institute...40 Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast...38 Avoyelles Commission of Tourism...13 Bayou Country Children s Museum...26 Bayou Rum Distillery...18 Beauregard Watermelon Festival...8 Bed & Breakfasts of New Orleans...44 BREC Golf...28 BREC s Baton Rouge Zoo...30 Bubba Gump Shrimp Company...41 Café Beignet...38 Cajun Encounters...46 Cajun Food Tours...18 Cajun Man s Swamp Tour & Adventures...17 Cajun Pride Swamp Tours...36 Central Louisiana Attractions Association...8 Charpentier Historic District/History...20 Court Of Two Sisters...38 Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point...20 Creole Nature Trail All-American Road...20 Dequincy Railroad Museum...20 Desoto Parish Tourist Commission...5 Eddie G. Robinson Museum...5 French Market...37 French Quarter Phantoms Ghost Tours...45 Frogmore Cotton Plantation & Gins...12 Global Wildlife Center...38 Gothic Jail...10 Grand Isle Tourism Department...17 Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast

32 INDEX INDEX Gray Line New Orleans...40 Gretna Tourism...46 Haunted History Tours...42 Haunted History Tours...43 Henning Cultural Center/Brimstone Museum...22 Historic Natchitoches, Louisiana...14 Historic Riverlands/Soul River...28 Historical Park and Museum...24 Houmas House Plantation & Gardens...35 Iberia Parish...19 Jeff Davis Parish...21 Jefferson Parish...39 Jena Choctaw Pines Casino...11 Kent House Plantation...12 Kisatchie National Forest...14 Konriko/Conrad Rice Mill...24 Lafayette CVC...25 LaHouse Home and Landscape Resource Center...28 LARC s Acadian Village...25 Laura: A Creole Plantation...36 Le Vieux Village De Poste Des Opelousas...24 Leesville Lions Club Rodeo...12 Lincoln Parish Park...5 Livingston Parish Tourism...35 Lois Loftin Doll Musuem...10 Longue Vue Plantation & Gardens...47 Louisiana Cajun Bayou...26 Louisiana Military Museum...5 Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu...24 Mardi Gras World...42 Mayfest...12 Mcgee s Swamp Tours & Adventures...17 Moby...34 Monroe West Monroe CVB...6 Museum of the New Llano Colony...14 Myths & Legends Byway...14 New Orleans Hotel Collection...42 New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours...44 New Orleans Plantation Country...34 Oak Alley Plantation...30 Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center...24 Paragon Casino Resort...13 Real Art Deridder Gallery...10 River Oaks Square Arts Center...8 Royal Carriages...47 St. Joseph Plantation...34 St. Landry Parish Visitor Center...24 St. Martin Parish Tourist Commission...23 Steamboat Natchez...46 T.R.E.E. House Children s Museum...8 Tabasco...17 Tangi Tourism...31 The Myrtles Plantation...30 The National WWII Museum...44 Toledo Bend Lake Country...15 Treasure City Market...10 Tripshock...47 Union Parish Tourist Commission...5 USS Kidd Veterans Museum...28 Visit Baton Rouge...29 West Baton Rouge Museum

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