| No other state in the USA has as colorful a | | | | Louisiana's largest water theme park, Blue Bayou |
| history as Louisiana. | | | | Water Park has watery games and amenities for |
| It has been governed under 10 different Flags and | | | | you to indulge in. |
| it became an independent republic for six weeks | | | | With animals in a garden like situation, Greater |
| before joining immediately joining the | | | | Baton Rouge Zoo has lots of reptiles too. Why |
| Confederacy. | | | | not take a train ride to see them. |
| In 1803 President Jefferson knew the importance | | | | Aquarium of the Americans, one of the best 5 |
| of trade and this state's economy, so he charted | | | | Aquariums in the USA has millions of gallons full of |
| a deal with Napoleon. | | | | Gulf of Mexico water. It has the largest collection |
| Due to its fertile lands and solid trading | | | | of sharks and jellyfish in the world. |
| opportunities, Louisiana soon became the | | | | At Poverty Point State Historic Park you will find |
| wealthiest state in the US and promoted the | | | | the native earthworks of people who lived here |
| growth of cotton and sugar. | | | | 12 centuries before Christ and the museum |
| Agriculture suffered badly during the civil war, but | | | | offers a guided tour. |
| with sulfur found in 1869 and oil in 1901, the state | | | | Los Adaes used to be the focal point of native |
| became a hub in the oil and natural gas industry | | | | Americans, the Spanish and also the French. They |
| and it stays that way even today. | | | | used to stay and trade with each other at various |
| The main content at Audubon State Historic Site | | | | points. |
| is Oakley House complete with boarding facilities | | | | This 14 acres site was built by the Spanish in the |
| for you to stay. | | | | 1700s and it provides full historical and |
| After finalizing its permanent boundary, Fort Jesup | | | | archaeological knowledge of the time. |
| State Historic Site was built in 1822 and remained | | | | How about going aboard the Paddle Wheeler |
| a military post for almost 25 years. It served the | | | | Creole Queen for a cruise trip and then enjoy |
| purpose of defense for the American Military | | | | great music, dinner, jazz and atmosphere. |
| forces during war with the Mexicans. | | | | Bayou Segnette State Park is full of enjoyable |
| Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site was built to | | | | pastimes based around water activities and you |
| control the wild waters of Mississippi River. They | | | | can watch wildlife. Keep your eyes open for |
| were a bane for the traders and as it used to | | | | different types of birds and animals while you go |
| flood the low lying areas. To control them, the | | | | about having your fun. |
| Lock was fabricated and when completed in 1909, | | | | Fontainebleau State Park derives its name from a |
| it was the only Lock in the world to lift water up | | | | Paris forest by the same name. It was created |
| to 51 feet. | | | | by a sugar producer in 1829 and you can still see |
| Today it has become an irresistible site for the | | | | the brick ruins of sugar mills today. |
| tourists. | | | | You can also see the lavish lifestyle that he used |
| America's large American Rose Center Gardens | | | | to live in. This area is constructed around Lake |
| have huge pines and different roses for smelling. | | | | Pontchartrain. |