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Bayou landscapes. Distinctive culture.
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Bayou landscapes. Distinctive culture.

Your next great outing starts here.

Waterways, historic communities and living cultural traditions shape Louisiana travel. Pair a focused cultural visit with an easy scenic section and time for a local meal.

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A LITTLE INSPIRATION

Places to picture yourself.

Fishing for crawfish is a way of life for residents in Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
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Bayou Teche Scenic Byway

The Bayou Teche Scenic Byway has long been recognized as a travel corridor to and through important cultural, historic, natural, recreation and scenic environments. Bayou Teche is the most famous and the most handsomely endowed bayou in the state, curling for miles through south central Louisiana. Through its resources, the Bayou Teche Scenic Byway tells nationally significant stories that celebrate the nation’s diverse heritage. Stories of the Bayou Teche Scenic Byway include Native American, Acadian, and Spanish descendants who inhabited this area and survived off the land.

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Creole Nature Trail

Known as Louisiana s Outback, the Creole Nature Trail meanders through marshes, prairies, and along the Gulf of Mexico. As you loop through Calcasieu and Cameron parishes in Southwest Louisiana, view alligators and birds up close and in the wild, along with colorful wildflowers and rare cheniers shaped by salty winds.

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Breathtaking panoramic view from the towering bluff top overlooking the Wisconsin Great River Road to see the mighty Mississippi River and valley for miles looking North, South and West.
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Great River Road

Throughout history, the Mississippi River influenced many lives: the Dakota, Chippewa, and Hopewell cultures; early French voyagers; African-Americans seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad; and many more. Through its charming river towns and metropolitan cities, historic sites and cultural artifacts, today s Great River Road still links resources, people, and history.

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BROWSE BY NAME

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BROWSE BY NAME

Roads, trails & journeys

Plan around the experience.

Choose a manageable region, then allow time for the main attraction and the places along the way. Check current access and reservations before departure.

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