Louisiana

Let the endless beauty of Louisiana feed your soul and inspire you

If you’re looking for new, exciting adventures and enough memories to last a lifetime, you’ll find them in Louisiana. No two trips are alike. Whether it’s the great outdoors with paddling, hiking, and biking through cypress trees and bayous. A culinary adventure sampling fresh, delicious seafood with classic Creole and Cajun flavours. The sounds of Jazz in New Orleans and Cajun fiddles, accordions, and washboards to get you up dancing. The rich Civil Rights history and vibrant cultural heritage. Or Louisiana’s Mardi Gras celebrations and over 400 festivals a year. Come find your Louisiana…and #FeedYourSoul!

Travel to Louisiana with ease

New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport is Louisiana’s main airport and is situated 10 miles west of New Orleans. The airport hosts 16 airlines serving 50 non-stop destinations around the world. There are direct flights available five days a week from London Heathrow to New Orleans aboard British Airways; with onward connections available by public transport, car hire, and taxis around Louisiana.

Discover the wonders of the Crescent City

New Orleans is unique when it comes to culture, food, historic architecture, joie de vivre, and tourism options. Delight in the French Creole elegance of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) and the opulence of a streetcar ride through the Garden District and Uptown. Relish the Crescent City’s live music, amazing Creole and Cajun cuisine, fresh seafood, farmers markets, shopping, nightlife, and more. New Orleans’ calendar overflows in celebration; from the Mardi Gras’ spectacular parades, costumes, and dancing to vibrant local music and culture at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

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From a hot culinary scene to live music; the state’s capital offers a unique Louisiana experience!

Visit Downtown Baton Rouge’s 450-foot-high Louisiana State Capitol – home to the House of Representatives, the Senate, and a 27th-floor Observation Deck - the riverfront casino, USS Kidd floating museum, and the ultra-contemporary Shaw Center for the Arts. Louisiana State University buzzes with the energy of youth and the fall social calendar centres on LSU’s home football games at Tiger Stadium. Baton Rouge’s culinary scene includes everything from fine dining to traditional Louisiana cuisine with culinary creativity in between and a craft beer revolution in breweries where you can stop for pint

Discover a charming small-town feel packed with history, culture, and beautiful views!

St Francisville sits just 30 miles north of Baton Rouge. Nestling amongst beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife in the hills of West Feliciana Parish; it’s the perfect spot for outdoor adventures. Explore the downtown historic district’s 100-year-old homes, beautiful churches, eclectic shopping, and award-winning eateries. Step back in time at Afton Villa Gardens, the Myrtles Plantation, and the Locust Grove and Audubon State Historic Sites. Go hiking and horse-riding in Tunica Hills Trail or ride a bike along the St Francisville to Morganza route.

Experience the ‘Happiest City in America’!

Lafayette mixes all the amenities of urban life with the unmistakable influence of the region's revered Cajun and Creole cultures. Learn about the area's roots at the interactive museums at Acadian Cultural Center or Vermilionville Historic Village. Lafayette boasts more restaurants per capita than any other American city with many specialising in the distinctive, seafood-laden regional cuisine. The abundant music clubs show-case home-grown talent with traditional and contemporary Cajun and Zydeco performers. April’s Festival International de Louisiane and October’s Festivals Acadiens anchor a calendar year full of vibrant celebrations.

Lake Charles is a city of contrasts that magically works together in total harmony - the best of Louisiana infused into something irresistible. Discover the quiet greens of award-winning golf courses and hunting and fishing adventures. Experience over 75 festivals, a vibrant performing arts scene, and diverse museums and charming galleries. Taste world-famous Cajun and Creole cuisine and drive along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road teeming with wildlife. Stroll through the Charpentier Historic District and top things off with headlining entertainment at the glitzy casino resorts.

Where great food and culture meet non-stop gaming and live entertainment!

Shreveport-Bossier is home to historic restaurants and popular diners serving down-home Southern-style dishes. The city also serves up a unique gaming scene with world-class riverboat casinos alongside the Red River; from Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Casino Resort Hotel to live horse racing at Louisiana Downs Casino and Racetrack. The rich musical heritage is equally matched by a flourishing film industry. Festival fun brings the Mudbug Madness, Let the Good Times Roll, and Red River Revel Arts Festivals and add in plentiful shopping and recreational options and you’ll never want to leave!

Bite into a beignet and see if a smile doesn’t break out!

Louisiana’s roots run deep inside a culinary wonderland drawn from French, Spanish, African, Sicilian, Caribbean, Irish, German, and American Indian cultures. Add a dash of country comfort and a pinch of sophistication, and you’ve got a recipe for the planet’s best food. The ever-changing culinary seasons mean that just days after the New Year, the Mardi Gras season sees the arrival of king cakes, followed by crawfish boils in the spring, slurping snoballs and cracking crabs in the summer, with football tailgating in the fall, and warm gumbo as the weather turns cold. 

Uncover Louisiana’s indelible mark on American history.

With significant events and pivotal figures scattered across its lineage, see Louisiana’s historic past come alive as you journey along the African American Heritage Trail. Explore prominent sites, gain an understanding of Louisiana's role in the Civil Rights Movement, and reflect on the legacy of those who fought tirelessly for justice. From New Orleans’ Louisiana Civil Rights Museum and A.P. Tureaud Sr. Home; to Wallace’s Whitney Plantation, the River Delta Music Museum, and Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum, discover the history of Louisiana during your holiday to the States. 

Come step into the wild outdoors of Louisiana!

With year-round hunting, fishing, golf and countless other opportunities for outdoor recreation, it’s easy to see why Louisiana's nickname is "Sportsman's Paradise.” With thousands of hiking and biking trails, beautiful State Parks, and one of the largest game preserves in the United States; Louisiana is the ultimate playground for all outdoorsmen. The vast expanse of coastal wetlands and countless birding trails make Louisiana a habitat for many rare and endangered species and a natural paradise for bird watchers as well. 

Uncover a wealth of family-friendly and family-centric fun in Louisiana!

Dive into marine life at the Aquarium of the Americas and go eye to eye with a jaguar at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. See history brought to life at plantation homes along the Mississippi River. Take the controls of the 'International Space Station' at the Sci-Port Discovery Center in Shreveport, where interactive exhibits bring natural and physical science to life. Kids can learn about the Cajun way of life at Vermilionville in Lafayette, and they can hold a baby alligator at the Alligator Park in Natchitoches.

Get ready to party Louisiana style…punch your ticket to experience food, music, and good times!

Throughout the year, music, food, history, and holidays inspire more than 400 Louisiana festivals and events throughout the state and each one is an opportunity to #FeedYourSoul. Celebrate the sweet berry at Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. Enjoy 20+ stages and 400+ hours of live entertainment at New Orleans’ French Quarter Fest. Get a taste for hot, crispy catfish at Des Allemands’ Louisiana Catfish Festival. Cheer on the critters in the crawfish races at Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. And, admire 300,000+ Christmas lights and take a romantic carriage ride at Natchitoches Christmas Festival.

Here are a few more ideas to add to your Louisiana must-see and do list!

New Orleans lets you make friends with giraffes and zebras at Audubon Nature Institute and savour a café au lait and a beignet at the French Quarter’s iconic Café Du Monde. Slip, slide, and squeal at Blue Bayou Water Park and go crabbing in Cameron Parish. Cast a line into the Toledo Bend Reservoir or Gulf of Mexico in Venice and Grand Isle to catch the best fish and seafood. Glide through waters populated by alligators on a tour of Honey Island Swamp, Manchac Swamp, and Atchafalaya Basin. Explore Louisiana’s craft beer renaissance on a tasting tour of Baton Rouge’s Tin Roof Brewing Company and Shreveport’s Great Raft Brewing.