Louisiana is filled with some of the most amazing small towns and bigger cities in the country. It can be difficult to know exactly where it’s best to settle down. But for those who have spent significant amounts of time in the city, there are certainly some places that stand out among the crowd. We’ve picked the best places to live in Louisiana, from small towns to big cities.
- New Orleans
Wikicommons / thepipe26 It’s certainly true that New Orleans isn’t for everyone - but for those who call it home, there’s so much this city has to offer. The combination of a constant stream of amazing cultural activities and an incredible small town community vibe makes this one of the most exciting places to live in the country!
- Natchitoches
Wikicommons / Billy Hathorn Established in 1714, this town is the oldest settlement within the boundaries of the land bought during the Louisiana purchase in 1803. From the meat pies that were said to originate here to the amazing examples of colonial architecture, there’s truly something for everyone in this charming Louisiana town.
- Breaux Bridge
Wikicommons / Ken Lund It’s known as the “Crawfish Capital of the World,” and the annual festival here is the highlight of the year for those who call Breaux Bridge home. There’s an amazing amount of charm and creativity that oozes from this tiny town and never fails to bring smiles to the faces of all who visit.
- St. Francisville
Flickr.com / Shanna Riley The oak-lined streets and numerous historical plantation houses are what keep tourists regularly visiting this small town. There’s also tons of Southern charm and strong community ties that keep St. Francisville a vibrant place to live for all who find themselves calling this town home.
- Lafayette
Flickr.com / Shawn Harquail There’s so many things to love about Lafayette - perhaps that’s why the city has been named the happiest city in the United States again and again. The yearly free Festival International and Festival Acadiens, both beautiful tributes to the enormous contributions Cajuns have offered to Louisiana, certainly top the list. But the great support for the arts and delicious cuisine are also big reasons why people love living here so much.
- Leesville
Flickr.com / J. Stephen Conn The combination of great town services, awesome schools and lots of amenities for senior citizens makes Leesville a favorite Louisiana home town for both young and old alike. Leesville’s sports programs ensure that all children who grow up here are supported to become great athletes and citizens.
- Minden
Wikicommons / Billy Hathorn This small town in northern Louisiana doesn’t necessarily attract a lot of attention, but those who call Minden home are happy to keep it that way. Minden takes pride in its small-town vibe while maintaining very high standards for education and culture within the community. It’s definitely worth a visit.
- Ruston
Wikicommons / Toriward28 Home of Louisiana Tech, which has consistently had some of the best technology and science programs in the state and has even been nationally ranked, this cozy college town offers community, Louisiana traditions and of course lots of access to beautiful nature - including the nearby mountains in Arkansas!
So, these are the eight best places to live in Louisiana, in our opinion. What do you think of the list? We were looking for towns with varied population as well as places that reflect the diversity of Louisiana culture. What other places do you think should be on this list? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear your feedback.
Wikicommons / thepipe26
It’s certainly true that New Orleans isn’t for everyone - but for those who call it home, there’s so much this city has to offer. The combination of a constant stream of amazing cultural activities and an incredible small town community vibe makes this one of the most exciting places to live in the country!
Wikicommons / Billy Hathorn
Established in 1714, this town is the oldest settlement within the boundaries of the land bought during the Louisiana purchase in 1803. From the meat pies that were said to originate here to the amazing examples of colonial architecture, there’s truly something for everyone in this charming Louisiana town.
Wikicommons / Ken Lund
It’s known as the “Crawfish Capital of the World,” and the annual festival here is the highlight of the year for those who call Breaux Bridge home. There’s an amazing amount of charm and creativity that oozes from this tiny town and never fails to bring smiles to the faces of all who visit.
Flickr.com / Shanna Riley
The oak-lined streets and numerous historical plantation houses are what keep tourists regularly visiting this small town. There’s also tons of Southern charm and strong community ties that keep St. Francisville a vibrant place to live for all who find themselves calling this town home.
Flickr.com / Shawn Harquail
There’s so many things to love about Lafayette - perhaps that’s why the city has been named the happiest city in the United States again and again. The yearly free Festival International and Festival Acadiens, both beautiful tributes to the enormous contributions Cajuns have offered to Louisiana, certainly top the list. But the great support for the arts and delicious cuisine are also big reasons why people love living here so much.
Flickr.com / J. Stephen Conn
The combination of great town services, awesome schools and lots of amenities for senior citizens makes Leesville a favorite Louisiana home town for both young and old alike. Leesville’s sports programs ensure that all children who grow up here are supported to become great athletes and citizens.
This small town in northern Louisiana doesn’t necessarily attract a lot of attention, but those who call Minden home are happy to keep it that way. Minden takes pride in its small-town vibe while maintaining very high standards for education and culture within the community. It’s definitely worth a visit.
Wikicommons / Toriward28
Home of Louisiana Tech, which has consistently had some of the best technology and science programs in the state and has even been nationally ranked, this cozy college town offers community, Louisiana traditions and of course lots of access to beautiful nature - including the nearby mountains in Arkansas!
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