Louisiana

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Introduction

Geography

Cities

• Alexandria
• Baton Rouge, the state capital
• Bossier City
• Kenner
• LaFayette
• Lake Charles
• Monroe
• New Iberia
• New Orleans, the state's largest city
• Shreveport

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Louisiana hosts many festivals and events, like the famous Mardi Gras, and the New Orleans Jazz Festival.

The New Orleans Jazz Festival takes place in April and May and is located at the Fair Grounds Race Course which is minutes from the French Quarter. The gospel choir tent, where you can listen to the amazing and uplifting gospel music the south is famous for, is a must-see at the New Orleans jazz festival.

There are other jazz festivals during the year like the French Quarter Festival in April and the Satchmo Summerfest in August.

Weather

Getting There

By Plane

By Train

Several trains travel between Louisiana and other states in the country. These include:

• The City of New Orleans between New Orleans and Chicago.
• The Crescent between New Orleans and New York.
• The Sunset Limited between New Orleans and Los Angeles.

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Plane

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Eat

Drink

Sleep