After so after many months of gathering information and learning about our great state, we’ve put together the ultimate list of all the amazing things there are to do in our state. We’re calling it the ultimate and definitive bucket list. Let’s play a game—how many of these can you check off the list? The more you’ve done, the closer you’ve gotten to achieving the ultimate goal: being the most Louisiana person around. Find out which ones you’ve already done and which ones are left…
- Ride on the St. Charles Streetcar
Flickr.com / Sean Marshall Enjoy the breeze as a canopy of oak trees follows your ride from uptown to downtown and you gaze upon some of the most beautiful and historic mansions in the country.
- Take a stroll down Oak Alley Plantation, Vacherie, LA
facebook.com/oakalleyplantation This beautiful alley of gorgeous oak trees feels like it is right out of a movie.
- Hear amazing music at Festival International de Louisiane
facebook.com/festivalinternational Celebrating all things francophone and world music in Lafayette, this free festival is essential for anyone from Louisiana.
- Get a look at Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
facebook.com/LAOldStateCapitol It’s truly one of the most beautiful buildings in the entire state.
- Ride on an airboat in the Atchafalaya Basin
Natalie Maynor It’s really the only way to see the swamp.
- Go see the Saints play in the Superdome
facebook.com/neworleanssaints You never know what could happen…
- Stop by the Rendez-vous des Cajuns in Eunice
facebook.com/LaRecolte Every Saturday night, join in the fais-do-do at the Prairie Acadian Cultural center for an amazing set of traditional Cajun music.
- Have a Shrimp Buster at Herby K’s
Facebook.com / Herby-K’s No one does it quite like Herby K’s in Shreveport. It’s a delicious lunch or dinner…
- Visit Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville
flickr.com/photos/mrhsfan/ This picturesque bed and breakfast is for those with some guts—as the place is said to be haunted.
- See the sun set over Lake Martin
flickr.com/photos/romeral There’s just nothing quite like it.
- Eat Beignets at Café Du Monde
flickr.com/photos/wongdood Its the breakfast of champions and a true New Orleans experience. (Don’t forget the powdered sugar.)
- Dance on Bourbon Street on Mardi Gras Day
flickr.com/photos/patrix Mark your calendars, the next Mardi Gras is just over a year away…
So, how did you do? Which items would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear your feedback.
Flickr.com / Sean Marshall
Enjoy the breeze as a canopy of oak trees follows your ride from uptown to downtown and you gaze upon some of the most beautiful and historic mansions in the country.
facebook.com/oakalleyplantation
This beautiful alley of gorgeous oak trees feels like it is right out of a movie.
facebook.com/festivalinternational
Celebrating all things francophone and world music in Lafayette, this free festival is essential for anyone from Louisiana.
facebook.com/LAOldStateCapitol
It’s truly one of the most beautiful buildings in the entire state.
Natalie Maynor
It’s really the only way to see the swamp.
facebook.com/neworleanssaints
You never know what could happen…
facebook.com/LaRecolte
Every Saturday night, join in the fais-do-do at the Prairie Acadian Cultural center for an amazing set of traditional Cajun music.
Facebook.com / Herby-K’s
No one does it quite like Herby K’s in Shreveport. It’s a delicious lunch or dinner…
flickr.com/photos/mrhsfan/
This picturesque bed and breakfast is for those with some guts—as the place is said to be haunted.
flickr.com/photos/romeral
There’s just nothing quite like it.
flickr.com/photos/wongdood
Its the breakfast of champions and a true New Orleans experience. (Don’t forget the powdered sugar.)
flickr.com/photos/patrix
Mark your calendars, the next Mardi Gras is just over a year away…
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