10 Unforgettable Tours Everyone In Louisiana Should Take At Least Once
By Kezia Kamenetz|Published June 20, 2016
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Kezia Kamenetz is a native to southern Louisiana and lives in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans currently. When not writing about all the amazing things to be found in her state, her central passion is dreams and the wisdom they can offer, which you can learn more about by visiting KeziaVida.com
If you are thinking about going on a truly special tour of Louisiana, it may be difficult to determine which one to take. Tours are a great way to get to know your surroundings and learn about some things that may not be so clear to the naked eye. And there are some excellent historians and tour guides that are just waiting to entertain and excite you! Check out these awesome Louisiana tours!
1) Tour The Audubon State Historic Site & Oakley House, St. Francisville
Tour this site to get a sense of where John James Audubon stayed for the summer of 1821, capturing some of the most iconic flora and fauna illustrations of Louisiana. A truly amazing and enlightening tour!
These tours in downtown Baton Rouge offer those that participate a chance to eat tasty bites from some of the best restaurants in Baton Rouge. In between, there are plenty of amazing cultural sights and sounds to take in. A really special tour!
Get a glimpse of the swamp the way you were meant to - up close and personal, in open boats that let you see all the glory of these gorgeous environments. And don’t forget about all of the wildlife! You’ll love this incredible tour.
Go into the heart of Louisiana’s wetlands to witness the beauty and the struggle that these completely unique landscapes are going through during this time. By boat or kayak, you will learn about all of the factors that play into the current state of the Louisiana wetlands and what you can do about it!
Every hour on the hour, this little cruise boat offers a guided tour of the Red River, highlighting some of the most interesting aspects of Shreveport’s local history and the communities that have sprung up along this waterway over the decades.
Since the boost to the film industry that Louisiana has enjoyed over the past few years, there have been over 200 movies and TV shows filmed in the area. Now there is a tour you can take to discover where all of your favorite shows were filmed! Tours available daily.
Step on up to the Cajun Food Tours mini bus and you’ll be in for a wild and amazing ride through Cajun Country, stopping at all the best restaurants and other great sights along the way. Great for Cajun food lovers and those new to the cuisine! 455 Feu Follet
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9) Backstage Music Tour at the Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport
This amazing auditorium is packed full of history dating back to the days of the Louisiana Hayride radio show, which jumpstarted the career of so many amazing country musicians.
This incredible safari tour at one of the hidden gems of Louisiana will make you feel like you are exploring the savannahs of East Africa. Don’t forget to get a glimpse of the adorable baby giraffes!
Some of these tours are simply amazing don’t you think? I just can’t wait to take the Safari Tour at the Global Wildlife Center – I’m dying to get up close and personal with the incredible wildlife! Have you ever taken any of these tours before? Let us know what it’s been like for you. We love to hear your feedback.
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