Beignet: What is it? Pillowy fried dough, doused with powdered sugar. Where to find it: Café Du Monde in New Orleans’ French Quarter is the unofficial world capital of beignets. New Orleans even has an annual Beignet Festival featuring beignets with both savory and sweet ingredients.
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Every month, the states of the southeastern U.S. hold unique events suitable for couples, solo travelers, families, and more. Take a look at what Louisiana offers this month and be sure to visit www.crt.state.la.us for more opportunities to explore the state!
Read More »The largest swamp in the United States is not the Florida Everglades, it is the Atchafalaya Basin. Located in south central Louisiana, it measures roughly 20 miles wide and 150 miles in length (1.4 million acres) and is a combination of wetlands and river delta where the Atchafalaya River and Gulf of Mexico converge. The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA) ...
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Few places are more Instagram-worthy than The Big Easy.
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Mardi Gras Southwest Louisiana is finding ways to let the good times roll at a safe distance.
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