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Top 12 Tourist Attractions in Louisiana
Summer is almost upon us, and with it, a great opportunity to visit all of the wonderful attractions that are right here in the Bayou State. Our friends at PlanetWare are reminding us of the Top 12 Tourist Attractions in Louisiana, with several located here in Acadiana. Sometimes we forget what is right in our own backyard, so start making your plans now to visit these awesome, and oh - so - southern places and events around our beautiful state!
French Quarter - New Orleans
Mardi Gras - All over the state
Melrose Plantation - Natchitoches
RW Norton Art Gallery - Shreveport
Old State Capitol - Baton Rouge
Laura Plantation - Vacherie
Vermilionville - Lafayette
Sci - Port Discovery Center - Shreveport
USS Kidd and Veterans Memorial - Baton Rouge
Rosedown Plantation and Gardens - St Francisville
St Martin de Tours Catholic Church - St Martinville
DeQuincy Railroad Museum - DeQuincy
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