Top Things to do in Louisiana
The 9 Best Biking Trails in Louisiana, United States
Louisiana tourism is centered on New Orleans and the North Shore region in the southeastern corner of the state near the Florida border. West of New Orleans is the Great River Road, with the I-10 running to the Mississippi River port capital city of Baton Rogue. West of New Orleans along the Gulf of Mexico, the I-10 cuts through Lafayette and Lake Charles on its way past Abbeville to Texas. Central Louisiana is Lake Country, and home to cities like Alexandria and Natchitoches. In northern Louisiana, the I-20 runs west from Monroe to Bossier City, Shreveport, and East Texas. Unless Louisiana is very familiar and frequent territory, New Orleans will be the top choice for a Louisiana vacation. Though Mardi Gras, music, and the winning ways of the New Orleans Saints football team get the spotlight, there is much more to explore in New Orleans. Within New Orleans choose among Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the Upper and Lower French Quarters, the Warehouse and Central Business District, the Garden District and Uptown, and Mid-City. With street car lines linking the French Quarter to the Garden District, Convention Center, and everywhere else, it is easy for the whole family to get around. If long walks are your exercise, explore the scenic city on foot. An easy two-hour drive from New Orleans brings you to Baton Rogue, Natchitoches and Lake Country. Explore old Beauregard Town in downtown Baton Rogue, the historic homes of the Baton Rogue Garden District, and tour one or several working plantations. Walk the 33-block Historic Landmark District and tour the historic homes and churches of Natchitoches. Relive Spanish Empire history in Louisiana at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site. Heading west from New Orleans is Cajun Country and Lafayette with its mix of French, French Canadian (Acadian), Spanish, and Caribbean cultures. Besides Cajun and Creole cookery, explore the Civil War heritage at the Lafayette Museum. Stop by Abbeville to view the courthouse designed by Hayes Town, St. Mary Magdalen Church, and have a seafood meal. With 75 annual festivals Lake Charles is Louisiana's Festival City, and home to the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway. Shreveport and Bossier City in northwest Louisiana are casino and entertainment centers. Shreveport is renowned for hosting the Louisiana State Fair in the fall. Plus floral centers, art galleries, and museums. Monroe in the northeast also has notable gardens.
Restaurants in Louisiana
1. Kincaid Recreation Area
2. Rock Island Greenway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. Abita Springs Park Playground
4. Tammany Trace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By 220kenq
Fun trail to go for a walk, run, or bike ride. I went for about a one mile walk and it was peaceful and had nice scenery.
5. Tammany Trace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Kevinjohnson725 - Covington, United States
A great place to exercise and meditate. Sometimes I bike it, sometimes I walk it. Usually, I pack a lunch and stop at a shelter for a mini-picnic. Occasionally, I have had a rabbit cross my path. A great way to enjoy nature. Kevin
6. Tammany Trace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By susanlT3958KH - Sarasota, United States
Our goal was to ride once again on the Tammany Trace when we visited New Orleans. We stayed overnight in Slidell and embarked on our ride by 10am at the trailhead (with clean restrooms). Beautiful trail, well maintained, and rural so it's very quiet as you bike. We only biked 5 miles each way, but we've biked other sections in the past, and it's all great!
7. The Beast Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Betty Virginia Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
9. Downtown Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
