When you’re living in Louisiana, there comes a time when you have to enjoy all of the best things this town has to offer. Here are some of the things everyone from Louisiana should try at least once before they die.

  1. Hike In Kisatchie National Forest.

Flickr.com / NCPTT Media Gum Springs Picnic Area, Winnfield

  1. Ride on an airboat on Dr. Wagner’s Honey Island Swamp Tours.

Tripadvisor.com / Zell M. It’s one of the most beautiful swamps in the state. 41490 Crawford Landing Rd, Crawford Landing on West Pearl River, Slidell

  1. Go out on Bourbon Street.

Tripadvisor.com / Mletcher There’s nothing like it.

  1. Take a tour of the Art in the R W Norton Art Gallery.

Tripadvisor.com / Jo M. You’ll be amazed by the art collection they have here. A true hidden gem. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport

  1. Take a walk around Audubon Park.

Tripadvisor.com / LLCherie It’s one of the most beautiful parks in Louisiana. 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans

  1. Chow down on crawfish at Hawk’s.

Facebook.com / Hawks Crawfish Restaurant 416 Hawks Rd., Rayne

  1. Scream in the Superdome as Drew Brees fires up the Saints.

Tripadvisor.com / SLC_SD A one of a kind experience! 1500 Poydras Ave., New Orleans

  1. Go wildlife watching at the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge.

Tripadvisor.com / Eric G. 3000 Holly Beach Hwy, Hackberry

  1. Learn about Louisiana’s Acadian aegacy at the Acadian Village.

Tripadvisor.com / Jean C. There’s totally beautiful things to explore here. 200 Greenleaf Dr., Lafayette

  1. Attend Festival International –and if you can, buy a pin!

Facebook.com / Festival International de Louisiane First weekend of April, 315 Lee Ave., Lafayette

  1. Have a meat pie and stroll down Front Street in Natchitoches.

Tripadvisor.com / GuyandDoll Start at Lasyones, then head to the action on Cane River Lake. 622 2nd St., Natchitoches

  1. Wander the exotic Jungle Gardens on Avery Island.

Tripadvisor.com / Angel D. Avery Islands Road, Avery Island.

  1. Catch the view at the top of the Capitol Building.

Tripadvisor.com / Andres R. There’s an amazing view! State Capitol Drive, Baton Rouge

  1. Rent a state park cabin with your eight closest friends.

Tripadvisor.com / denisegdavid There are so many beautiful options in Louisiana–the ones in Chicot Park are some of the favorite. 3469 Chicot Park Rd, Ville Platte

Here are some of the most amazing things you can do if you live in Louisiana. What’s on your Louisiana bucket list? Let us know in the comments below. We love to hear your feedback and ideas.

Flickr.com / NCPTT Media

Gum Springs Picnic Area, Winnfield

Tripadvisor.com / Zell M.

It’s one of the most beautiful swamps in the state. 41490 Crawford Landing Rd, Crawford Landing on West Pearl River, Slidell

Tripadvisor.com / Mletcher

There’s nothing like it.

Tripadvisor.com / Jo M.

You’ll be amazed by the art collection they have here. A true hidden gem. 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport

Tripadvisor.com / LLCherie

It’s one of the most beautiful parks in Louisiana. 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans

Facebook.com / Hawks Crawfish Restaurant

416 Hawks Rd., Rayne

Tripadvisor.com / SLC_SD

A one of a kind experience! 1500 Poydras Ave., New Orleans

Tripadvisor.com / Eric G.

3000 Holly Beach Hwy, Hackberry

Tripadvisor.com / Jean C.

There’s totally beautiful things to explore here. 200 Greenleaf Dr., Lafayette

Facebook.com / Festival International de Louisiane

First weekend of April, 315 Lee Ave., Lafayette

Tripadvisor.com / GuyandDoll

Start at Lasyones, then head to the action on Cane River Lake. 622 2nd St., Natchitoches

Tripadvisor.com / Angel D.

Avery Islands Road, Avery Island.

Tripadvisor.com / Andres R.

There’s an amazing view! State Capitol Drive, Baton Rouge

Tripadvisor.com / denisegdavid

There are so many beautiful options in Louisiana–the ones in Chicot Park are some of the favorite. 3469 Chicot Park Rd, Ville Platte

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