Louisiana Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Discover Louisiana with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Explore historic French Quarter streets, bayou landscapes, museums, plantation homes, and vibrant culture across the Pelican State.
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Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Louisiana, including historic districts, swamps, jazz landmarks, and unforgettable cuisine. From New Orleans culture to bayou adventures and plantation history, discover some of the best things to do in Louisiana.
Cane River Creole National Historic Park
From cypress swamps and bayous to coastal marshes and wildlife refuges, Louisiana’s parks reveal the unique ecosystems of the Gulf Coast. Our featured Louisiana park highlights one of the state’s best places to experience nature.
Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans
Louisiana’s historic landmarks blend French, Spanish, Creole, and American influences across centuries of culture and conflict. Our featured Louisiana historic site showcases one destination that captures the state’s distinctive heritage.
Best National Parks in Louisiana
- Cane River Creole National Historical Park
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- Poverty Point National Monument
Top 5 Louisiana State Parks
- Fontainebleau State Park
- Fort Jesup State Historic Site
- Chicot State Park
- Los Adaes State Historic Site
- Poverty Point State Historic Site
Top 5 Louisiana Museums
- New Orleans Museum of Art
- National WWII Museum in New Orleans
- Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans
- Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans
- LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge
Know Before You Roam: Louisiana Quick Facts
- Largest City: New Orleans
- High Point (Rank): Driskill Mountain 535 ft (48)
- Lowest Elevation: New Orleans: -8 ft
- State Nickname: “Pelican State”
- State Flower: Giant Blue Iris
- State Tree: Bald Cypress
- State Animal: Black Bear
- State Bird: Brown Pelican
- State Fish: White Crappie
Explore Louisiana on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Navigate Louisiana through the Roam Your Home map.
Each pinpoints to one of our articles about historic sites, cultural landmarks, museums, and iconic food destinations. Click a location to uncover the story and plan your Louisiana adventure.