Love it or hate it, winter is inescapable. Now, Louisiana is beautiful year-round, except for the winter. No one in their right mind visits Louisiana in the winter because, well, there’s just nothing to see. It’s pretty common knowledge to just skip over the Bayou State in the winter, and here’s why:

1. The food is terrible.
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A bowl of gumbo on a cold day? No thank you.
2. The scenery is just downright awful.
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Nothing to see here, move along.
3. The weather is unpredictable.
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4. There’s nothing to do.
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You’ll be indoors all season long.

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5. It’s a terrible time to take a scenic drive.
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So bland. Yawn.
6. Even the sunsets are nothing to write home about.
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Might as well just stay inside.
7. Nobody does anything.
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Small towns and big cities just close up shop for the winter.
8. The swamps are only pretty in the spring, really.
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Winter in the Atchafalaya? Pass.
9. Even the coastal region is hideous.
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Wake me up when it’s spring.

Hopefully, by now you’ve caught on to the sarcasm. Obviously, we love Louisiana all year long, especially in the wintertime! We’ll take our mind temperatures over shoveling snow all day long. What’s your favorite thing to do in the winter in Louisiana? Let us know in the comments below! Or better yet, nominate it for a chance to be featured!

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