In Louisiana, joie de vivre is a way of life, and you’ll find it in the music we play, the meals we make, and everywhere you go inside and out.
In Louisiana, you don’t have to travel far to find joy. Make a plan and take a joy ride today with our insider itineraries and road trip ideas that will have you traveling like a local.
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Take some of the planning out of planning your road trip with some itineraries that offer tips and tricks on the best ways to get out and about in Louisiana.
It’s time to get outside, into wide open spaces that feel far from ordinary, yet really close to everything you love about Louisiana. From biking to hiking, coastlines to ziplines, Louisiana outdoors is a beguiling bounty of beauty and an abundance of joy just waiting for you.
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Anywhere else, it’s just a meal, but in Louisiana, it’s an extraordinary expression of joy. From po’boys and pralines to crawfish and cochon de laits, there’s no limit to what you’ll find served here.
Moving and grooving to the soundtrack of something unique—you come to hear the music that makes Louisiana unlike anything you’ve ever heard before.
Lagniappe simply means “a little something extra,” and when it comes to music, there’s always more to explore. Listen to eleven-time GRAMMY® winner Buddy Guy explain how his beginnings in Lettsworth, LA influence his music and led him to earn a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail.
Experience the rich and eclectic sounds of Louisiana while four-time GRAMMY® nominee Cedric Watson shares his love for Cajun music, culture and outdoors.
Tune in for some traditional jazz and learn about Aurora Nealand's colorful life as a musician in the streets and clubs of New Orleans.
Discover the story behind Louisiana's singer songwriter and GRAMMY® nominee, Yvette Landry, and enjoy the vibrant sounds of Cajun country.
Kix Brooks of GRAMMY® winning Brooks & Dunn talks about his larger-than-life experience growing up in Louisiana.
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