HOW TO GET HERE Louisiana is conveniently located along the Gulf in the Southeast U.S. between Texas and Mississippi, directly south of Arkansas. Interstates 10, 12 and 20 run east to west through Louisiana, with Interstates 49 and 55 connecting the north and south. State routes connect them all, and Louisiana is serviced by primary commercial airports in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, Shreveport and New Orleans, which is also an international airport. There are dozens of secondary airports in all regions, too. WHEN TO VISIT Although you won’t often find snow in Louisiana, the state does offer four unique seasons. Spring (March-May) is warm and festive, with colorful flowers and events. Summer (June-August) is full of sunshine, perfect for water-based adventures. Fall (September-November) offers slightly cooler temperatures and lively festivals. Winter (December-February) is pleasant and mild, perfect for reflection and fun. For more seasonal events and activities, check out the map inserted in this guide! EXPLORE MORE ONLINE ExploreLouisiana.com is your one-stop shop for great vacation ideas, dynamic visual stories, immersive videos, a full calendar of events and more. SIGN UP FOR EMAILS Get the latest travel tips, itineraries, events, recipes, deals and more – sliding into your inbox each month. Just snap the code on page 10 to join our list. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Check out our @ExploreLouisiana socials to see how others are enjoying the state, plus share your own adventures using #OnlyLouisiana and #MyLouisiana . GET TRAVEL BROCHURES No matter where you travel in the state, you’ll find brochures, trail guides, maps and more – ready to download with just a click! Scan the code on the left to get started. ExploreLouisiana.com 11
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