10 Fascinating Places In Louisiana That Are Straight Out Of A Fairytale
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Have you ever felt like you were in a fairy tale instead of in the real world? My guess is, you were somewhere in Louisiana. There is this enchanting quality that seems to imbue so much of our beautiful state, and we’ve found some of the most fairy tale-like places of all!
While "alleys" made of oak trees are found all over Louisiana, there’s just something uniquely magical about the one found at Oak Alley, and some breathtaking moments are captured there.
The famed actor Joseph Jefferson built the house and gardens here, and it got its name because of his success playing Rip Van Winkle in the stage adaptation of Irving’s tale.
The magical gardens, where you can spy peacocks, were also said to be a hiding place for the pirate Jean Lafitte.
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Literally straight out of a fairy tale, the Louisiana Castle now offers brides the opportunity to truly become the princess they always were.
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Long the setting for ghost stories and spooky tales, Manchac Swamp just has that special swampy something that makes it completely magnetic. The colors alone are the stuff of fantasies!
This magical sculpture garden is filled with mystical and biblical creatures of all kinds. Take a stroll through one man’s imagination.
This beautiful angel holding the passing of time is one of the most popular figures in the garden.
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You can almost see the Red Queen marching among the formal rose gardens that include some of the most breathtaking flowers I’ve ever seen.
The sunset celebration rose.
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There’s something special about the sky here—no doubt about it. The sunsets alone remind me of a magical land…
And when the birds come, it’s even more so!
The haunting views of this beautiful spot offers the perfect place to simply let an afternoon slip away from you and dream…
This beautiful playground nestled in City Park offers kids and adults alike the unique opportunity to get to know all of their favorite fairy tale characters!
These beautiful gardens are the largest horticultural park and recreation area in the United States and offers waterfalls and formal gardens that spark the imagination!
Have you been to any of these places? What do you think? Let us know where you think the most enchanted part of Louisiana is!
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