Probably best known for its wild
Mardi Gras celebrations every March, Louisiana
is a state with a rich history and a strong personality.
A fusion of Spanish, French and African cultures, the
Pelican state is renowned for its flavorful Cajun and
Creole cuisine, soulful music, and steamy weather.
Whether you're after down-home fare or fine dining,
gumbo, crawfish, andouille sausage, tasso, jambalaya,
blackened catfish and banana's foster are just some
of the tasty mainstays that you'll find in the excellent
restaurants.
If you like a little music to help you digest, you
couldn't find a better place. Jerry Lee Louis, Louis
Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton all hail from here;
jazz was born here; blues came here to rest its laurels;
and local music, such as Cajun, Zydeco and R&B
are still popular. (The result is a real treat: outstanding
live music at every turn.)
With an infectious zest for life, the 4,496,334 Louisianians
put a great deal of heart and soul into living life
well and they welcome newcomers to do the same. A wealthy
area, the former plantation economy has given way to
the production of oil, petroleum, and natural gas,
and tourism is also booming.
The tourist industry is of benefit to locals, too.
Louisiana offers a great number of cultural, historical,
and natural sights to keep you occupied in your spare
time: national parks, plantation estates, historic
homes, museums, art galleries, festivals, fishing,
and canoeing. The Mississippi River, which runs through
the heart of New Orleans, brings steamboat rides and
waterfront dining.
And New
Orleans is definitely the place to visit for
Mardi Gras – and more! Simply put, in Louisiana
there's something for everyone.
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