Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Biloxi, MS; Henderson, LA; Lake Charles, LA

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1 Travel South Domestic Showcase #OnlyLouisiana Post Fam Itinerary Louisiana is a place where you can Feed Your Soul a state with so much diversity that just a short drive takes you to another world within the state s border. Join us as we bring the flavor, spice, and soul of Louisiana to you on this three night; four day #OnlyLouisiana adventure. Be sure to use the hashtag #OnlyLouisana as you share your experiences on social media. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Biloxi, MS; Henderson, LA; Lake Charles, LA 8:00 AM Depart Biloxi, MS 11:30 AM 1:00 PM Lunch at Crawfish Town USA 2815 Grand Point Highway, Henderson, LA Wendy Hebert, ; Specializing in boiled crawfish, as well as many other fried and grilled Louisiana seafood items, the restaurant offers a large variety of classic Cajun dishes and platters, top grade beef and pasta dishes, as well as award winning specials. All served with uniquely Cajun hospitality. 1:00 PM Depart Henderson, LA 2:00 3:00 PM Tour and Tasting at Bayou Rum S. Frontage Rd., Lacassine, LA Adam Carter, ,

2 Louisiana spirits is the largest private distillery in the U.S. The facility offers distillery tours, a rum tasting bar and gift shop. Bayou Rum is handcrafted on site the Louisiana way in a traditional copper pot using 100 percent natural, unrefined Louisiana cane sugar and molasses. 3:00 4:40 PM Mini Tour of Creole Nature Trail All American Road All American Roads are considered destinations in and of themselves. The Creole Nature Trail is one of only 43 designated All American Roads in the United States and is an amazing all natural outdoor wonderland known as Louisiana s Outback. Stop and Restroom Break at Cameron Prairie Visitor Center 1428 Highway 27, Bell City, LA , Visitor center along the eastern side of the Creole Nature Trail All American Road. Let the animated Cajun Tante Marie tell you the story of the marsh. Group Arrives at Pintail Drive and Boardwalk This three mile drive that loops through freshwater marshlands which provide a feeding/resting habitat for wintering waterfowl. You are able to view a variety of wildlife such as alligators and birds year round. 5:30 6:00 PM Tour Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu 809 Kirby St., Lake Charles, LA , This museum features the largest Mardi Gras costume display in the world. The rooms display the history of the festival, the Capitan s Den, costume design, king cakes, and the marvel of the 12 th Night. Also showcased are ballroom costumes and Mardi Gras parade display, including a parade float that everyone can climb abroad. 6:15 7:00 PM Tour and Tasting at Crying Eagle Brewing 1165 e. McNeese St., Lake Charles, LA , Crying Eagle Brewing Company brings together unique talent and vision, providing some of the most flavorful and refreshing craft brews your palette has ever experienced.

3 7:15 PM Dinner at Seafood Palace 2218 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles, LA Laid back restaurant with an array of seafood options and fried fare such as crab, gumbo and po boys. Seafood Palace is where the locals eat! 8:45 PM Arrive and Check in at Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA , charles/ Thursday, March 22, 2018 Lake Charles, LA; Lafayette, LA; Baton Rouge, LA 7:30 AM Breakfast at Golden Nugget Lake Charles 8:30 AM Depart for Lafayette, LA 10:00 11:30 AM Martin Accordions 2143 W. Willow St., Scott, LA (337) , MartinAccordions.com Pennye Huval, (337) , Cajun accordions manufacturer. Tour of our factory with an hour of Cajun music after the tour. For groups of 15 or more. 11:45 12:15 PM Downtown Driving Tour & St. John s Cathedral 515 Cathedral St., Lafayette, LA 70501, Janice McNeil, , dlanclos@saintjohncathedral.org St. John Cathedral is a prominent landmark of downtown Lafayette. The 500 year old Cathedral Oak, cemetery, museum and gift shop are on the church grounds. Pre arranged tours are available. Listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. 12:30 2:00 PM Lunch and Tour of Vermilionville 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, LA , Markie Belanger, tours@bayouvermiliondistrict.org Cajun/Creole/Native American Heritage & Folklife Park. Historic village represents life in Acadiana from Features self guided tours; costumed, bi lingual artisans, live music, cooking school, restaurant, boat tours and gift shop. 2:00 3:15 PM Depart for Baton Rouge, LA

4 3:30 4:30 PM Arrive at Louisiana State Capitol Building 900 North Third St., Baton Rouge, LA :00 6:15 PM Arrive and Welcome Reception at Embassy Suites by Hilton 4914 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, LA (contact) 6:30 8:30 pm Tour and Dinner at the Rural Life Museum 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA , The LSU Rural Life Museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of materials from the cultures of 18 th and 19 th century rural Louisianans. Travel back in time and experience the lifestyles and lifeways of these remarkable people with the largest collection of artifacts and architecture from the period, all in a safe, outdoor rural landscape. Friday, March 23, 2018 Baton Rouge, LA; Bayou Lafourche, LA; New Orleans, LA 7:30 AM Breakfast at Embassy Suites 8:15 AM Depart for Darrow, LA 9:00 10:15 AM Tour of Houmas House Plantation & Gardens LA 942, Darrow, LA , Jesse Lambert, Jesse@houmashouse.com Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is so much more than just a tour of a grand antebellum estate. Experience the southern splendor of The Sugar Palace when you step into 16 rooms filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork. Stay all day at our Louisiana Plantation and enjoy 38 lush acres of gardens, ponds and majestic live oak alley. Relax with a refreshing mint julep, enjoy the breeze off the Mississippi and navigate through the shadows of ancient oaks. 10:30 AM Depart for Louisiana Cajun Bayou

5 11:30 1:30 PM A Taste of the Bayou! Cajun Bayou Food Trail U.S. 90 & LA HWY 1, Raceland, LA , Melissa Chiasson, mchiasson@lacajunbayou.com Lafourche Parish has a culinary story to tell! Whether it s the freshness of our local seafood or the recipes handed down from generation to generation, our style of cooking is gaining attention internationally. It s time we invite the world to taste our culture and experience our culinary traditions through our bayou cuisine. In the Spring of 2018, Louisiana s Cajun Bayou Tourism will launch the Cajun Bayou Food Trail (CBFT). The trail will showcase the very best of Louisiana s inspired Cajun Cuisine right here in Lafourche Parish by highlighting 10 of our local restaurants and 3 of our food centric festivals as official stops on the trail. We are excited to present to you a preview of our trail. 1:30 PM Depart for New Orleans, LA 2:30 PM Arrive and store bags at Cambria Hotel New Orleans 632 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA , Diane Riche, Director of Sales & Marketing, diane@fillorehospitality.com 3:00 5:30 PM Private City Tour of New Orleans The tour will begin and end at the Cambria. Take a spectacular city tour through beautiful New Orleans in one of the BigEasy.com s climate controlled busses. Experience the history, culture and charm of neighborhoods like the French Quarter, Ninth Ward, Treme, City Park, Garden District and American Sector. Walk through one of our unique above ground cemeteries and see tombs of rich granite and marble along stunning sculptures. The city tour will include a stop at The National WWII Museum. The Nation WWII Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and firstperson oral histories, taking visitors inside the story of the war that changed the world why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Ranked New Orleans #1 attraction and #2 Museum in the world by TripAdvisor, enjoy a glimpse of the museum s future expansion projects during welcome reception. 6:00 7:00 PM Welcome Reception at Cambria Hotel New Orleans Compliments of Cambria Hotel New Orleans

6 7:30 PM Dinner at Café Adelaide 300 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA , Sandra Casse, Restaurant Event Coordinator, Inspired by the Brennan s beloved Aunt Adelaide, who personified the cocktail culture of the late 50s and 60s, and represents all that is New Orleans. Saturday, March 24, 2018 New Orleans, LA to Biloxi, MS 8:00 AM Check out of Cambria Hotel 8:15 AM Depart for Breakfast in New Orleans 8:30 10:00 AM Breakfast at New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal St., New Orleans, LA Jennifer Lloyd, Sr. Acct. Executive, Jennifer.lloyd@marriott.com 10:00 11:30 AM Depart for Biloxi Gulfport (GPT) airport