Louisiana Essential Info
Overview
Have some fun down on the Bayou! Louisiana has historic plantations a-plenty, and the city of New Orleans is one of the most lively, vibrant and historical places in the US. The French Quarter is always exciting- but the city really comes alive during Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz Festival!
Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-May, Sep-Nov
Current Weather
75 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Louisiana was named after Louis XIV of France.
- Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana is the longest continuous bridge over water in the world.
- Louisiana's Capitol Building at 450 ft. tall and with 34 floors is the tallest capitol building in the United States.
- Gueydan in Louisiana is known as the "Duck Capital of America" because of its abundance of waterfowl.
- Magnolia is the state flower of Louisiana.
Popular Foods
- Gumbo
- Muffaletta
- Beignets
- Jambalaya
- Andouille