Louisiana’s a unique place, there’s no doubt about it. After you’ve lived here for a while, some of our quirks just become the norm, but they’ll definitely raise an eyebrow for anyone visiting. Here are nine strange and unusual sights you’ll only see in Louisiana.

1. Enjoying a leisurely stroll down a trail and seeing this…
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You never know what you’ll find at Barataria Preserve.
2. Most cities bury their dead below ground, but not here.
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New Orleans has some hauntingly beautiful cemeteries with stunning mausoleums.
3. Few states have a city with a deep connection to frogs.
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Rayne, you’re simply the quirkiest.
4. Speaking of Rayne, did you know that the city has the only North-South facing cemetery in the country?
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They didn’t realize their mistake until it was too late. Oops!

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5. You’ll only find these Mardi Gras ladders in Louisiana.
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Does anyone else remember being terrified of being put in these as a kid?
6. The Abita Mystery House might just be one of the strangest places in the state.
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If you've never been, do yourself a favor and check it out. You'll find more info in our recent feature article here. Their address is 22275 LA-36, Abita Springs, LA 70420.
7. Nicholas Cage’s unusual (future) final resting place.
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You can find this controversial tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans.
8. Ever been to the Angola Prison Rodeo? It’s the longest-running prison rodeo in the nation.
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The rodeo began in 1965 and is held the third weekend in April. This is one event you don’t want to miss!
9. This giant pig on a roof.
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If you're headed down I-20 in Shreveport passing by the fairgrounds, you can't miss it.

Have you seen any of these before? Let us know in the comments below!

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