It is the Swamp School in St. Charles Parish, where children get hands-on experience with crawfish, crabbing, shrimping, ...

When thinking about castles, Louisiana likely doesn't come to mind. However, the state is home to eight castles. Find out about the structures here.

From golden beaches overlooking a lake to the ruins of a sugar plantation, this fascinating Louisiana state park is the ...

Visitors approaching Cypremort Point by land will experience one of the best views to be had from a state highway. With a ...

Part of Cypress Island Preserve, Lake Martin offers boat tours, blooming irises, and rare wildlife in one of Louisiana’s most scenic swamp ecosystems.

Known as the "Festival Capital of Louisiana," Lake Charles is located just three hours east of Houston in the heart of ...

If you want to enjoy all the beauty of the Cajun Riviera and you're strapped for funds, there is a beachfront property that ...

If you've ever wanted to get an up close and personal look at an alligator in its natural habitat, a New Orleans airboat tour is the perfect excursion.

Although this park is deep within bayou territory, it's remarkable not for its swamps and waterways, but for its pristine white sand beach and boardwalk.

Looking for day-trip activities in your own backyard? Central Louisiana has a host of attractions that can educate and entertain you and your family.