Posted in Louisiana
June 27, 2015
You Don’t Want To Miss These 13 Hidden Gems In Louisiana
With millions of tourists visiting every year, it can feel like everywhere is flooded with people. But there are still some secrets hiding in pockets of our great state. Here are some of the most exciting new and old gems that are just waiting for a visit!
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This is the largest freestanding bug museum in the United States.

This 42,594 acre wildlife refuge was established in 1978.

This official All-American road offers cultural, natural, and ecological wonders for all visitors.

This shopping district is part of the Cotton Port Historic District which was recognized in March of 1859.

This is the largest publically funded mural in the nation!

The 23,000 acres of this preserve includes a huge variety of birds, alligators, bayous, swamps, and much more.

This decadent lodge in the Southwest corner of Louisiana offers some of the most amazing sunsets in the area.

This party and event venue is filled to the brim with props and sets form movies filmed in the area.

This is the only plantation in Louisiana whose museum focuses on the slavery and the lives of enslaved people.

This World Heritage site was built by native americans over 3,400 years ago and was the largest earthwork in the Western Hemisphere at the time. Some consider it North America’s first city.

Legend has it that Jean Lafitte buried his treasures underneath the live oak trees that make up these grounds. It's now a popular wedding and event venue, as well as museum.

This beach south of Lake Charles is on the western edge of what’s known as the Cajun Riviera.

A favorite camping and fishing area outside of Shreveport, LA.
What are some of your hidden gems in the state of Louisiana? Let us know in the comments below!