12 Destinations Everyone In Louisiana Needs To Visit This Summer

When the heat really starts to kick in, summer can start to get pretty rough! That’s why it’s so important to plan trips and outings that will cool you down and chill you out. There are some amazing places around Louisiana that will do just that. Here are a few of the best!

1. Poverty Point, Pioneer

If you haven't visited this UNESCO World Heritage site yet, make your plans ASAP! It's incredible. 6859 Highway 577

2. Geauxsicles, Shreveport

This unique popsicle company makes delicious pops with fresh ingredients that feel like an air conditioner inside of your tummy! 1817 E 70th St.

3. Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery, Covington

There are four different tours that you can sign up for here, educating you on absolutely everything you'd ever want to know about alligators. 74645 Allen Rd.

4. Louisiana State Arboretum, Ville Platte

The miles of trails here are clearly marked along the way to make for a gorgeous and educational experience. Plus there's a chance of seeing this beauty, the luna moth. 1300 Sudie Lawton Ln.

5. Tiki Tubing, Denham Springs

What's a Louisiana summer without at least one tubing trip? Tiki Tubing is some of the best around. 33203 La Highway 1019

6. Blue Bayou Waterpark, Baton Rouge

This epic waterpark has some of the biggest water slides in the region and is sure to cool off everyone in your family. 18142 Perkins Rd E.

7. The Creole Creamery Ice Cream, New Orleans

Now with two locations, these folks make all of their ice cream in-house and it definitely shows. You don't want to miss the sundaes here.

8. Grosse Savanne Lodge, Lake Charles

Even if you are new to fishing, going on an excursion here is almost certain to make you a diehard - the scenery alone is amazing. 1730 Big Pasture Rd.

9. South Toledo Bend State Park, Anacoco

Many people don't realize that we have the largest man made reservoir in the United States right here in Louisiana. It's like having the Great Lakes in our backyard! 120 Bald Eagle Rd.

10. Satchmo Summerfest, New Orleans

Consider making a trip down to New Orleans for the Satchmo Summerfest, a free festival August 4th - 7th that is making its debut in Jackson Square this year - sure to heat things up!

11. Antique Alley, West Monroe

Spend a day shopping with loved ones at one of the treasures of Louisiana - over 40 locally-owned shops and boutiques bursting with fascinating items. Trenton St.

12. Beb’s Cajun Doll House, Raceland

Since 1991 Beb has been making her unique Cajun collectible dolls and you will absolutely fall in love with them when you visit! 4890 Highway One, Lot 1

Whew! How many of these have you already done? What are you excited to try? And if you want more ideas about how to cool off this summer, check out our article on the Louisiana Summer Bucket List!