Everyone knows that Louisiana is amazing—unfortunately, even the tourists. So, how do you tell when there is someone from out of town in your midst? We’ve got some pointers for you—pay attention to these, and you definitely won’t be caught confused. Here are the best ways to spot a tourist in Louisiana:

1. Freaking out over the mosquitos and palmetto bugs.
flickr.com/photos/miran
Yes they are gross. But you get used to it.
2. Asking everyone, "Do you speak French?"
flickr.com/photos/katchooo
Yes, we’re proud of our French heritage---but that doesn’t mean we are actually French.
3. Wearing Mardi Gras beads---months after Mardi Gras.
flickr.com/photos/iluvrhinestones
4. Getting really confused when they see the word Geaux.
flickr.com/photos/ginevra/
How do you pronounce that?
5. If someone asks the waitress for the meal to be ‘less spicy.'
flickr.com/photos/koonce
That’s blasphemy!

Related Stories

This Sunset Paddle Tour Through The Swamps Belongs On Your Louisiana Bucket List

This Sunset Paddle Tour Through The Swamps Belongs On Your Louisiana Bucket List

 Everyone In Louisiana Should Check Out These 8 Tourist Attractions, According To Locals

Everyone In Louisiana Should Check Out These 8 Tourist Attractions, According To Locals

 With Its Own Pizza Window, This Incredible Restaurant In Louisiana Is Perfect For Families

With Its Own Pizza Window, This Incredible Restaurant In Louisiana Is Perfect For Families
6. When the po-boy man asks if they want it dressed, they get very confused.
flickr.com/photos/wallyg
No, it doesn’t mean your sandwich wears a t-shirt.
7. Wearing tight jeans in July.
flickr.com/photos/lsuchick142
This is how the locals cool off in the summer. Long pants are a no, no.
8. Failing miserably at eating crawfish.
flickr.com/photos/johnandbelinda
How do you do this again?
9. If they say, New Or-leans.
flickr.com/photos/yelp
It’s Nawlins’, honey.
10. Asking where to buy Mardi Gras tickets
flickr.com/photos/shreveportbossier
…there are no Mardi Gras tickets.
11. Camera around their neck taking pictures of everything.
flickr.com/photos/pickard

Which places do you spot tourists in Louisiana the most? Where are the least likely places to find them? Let us know how you tell when a tourist is in your midst. We love hearing your feedback! Thanks for reading 🙂

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles