South Louisiana 45 St. Francisville BATON ROUGE Hammond Mandeville Gonzales Donaldsonville Abbeville New Iberia Thibodaux Morgan City Houma Grand Isle Venice NEW ORLEANS Slidell Covington Opelousas Jennings Breaux Bridge LAFAYETTE Sulphur Crowley LAKE CHARLES Louisiana In this region you’ll find the Louisiana capital of Baton Rouge as well as New Orleans — one of the nation’s top cultural destinations — and a myriad of historic neighborhoods and buildings that share some of the history of the state. Tying it all together is the Mississippi River, tracing a path for explorers of iconic landscapes and urban attractions. You’ll also hear the buzz of an airboat engine revving, the salty scent of crawfish spices, the beat of a zydeco musician playing his heart out. The southwest part of this region is dominated by coastal swamps and some of the richest fishing waters in the Gulf, with the kinds of attractions you’ll find nowhere else in Louisiana. From Grand Isle beaches to Lake Charles casino resorts, there’s a world of Louisiana charm awaiting you here. #OnlyLouisiana @LouisianaTravel
Louisiana Travel Guide Louisiana Sunshine Magazine 2021: Page 45
