Top Things to do in Louisiana
Top 5 Air Tours 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. New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training
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5.0 based on 241 reviews
New Orleans By Air. Just Plane Fun! New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training is proud to be located in one of the most unique, authentic, and mysterious cities in the U.S., New Orleans. It is our desire to capture the heart and soul of the city that we call home from the sky. In the city shaped like a crescent, it gets tricky finding your way around. Let us put it all in perspective for you. From the bayou to the Dome, from the river to the lake, from the cemeteries to the mouth of the river, from the Quarter to the Spanish Plaza, you can capture it all in one flight. Come see your favorite local landmarks, neighborhoods, and other cultural gems from the air!
2. Southern Seaplane Day Tours
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
What better way to view the unspoiled swamplands of Louisiana then by air. Take a thrilling flight over the city, view the winding Mississippi and land on the beautiful bayous for a closer look at the abundant wildlife. At Southern Seaplane our custom designed air tours can fit every interest and budget.
3. Gulf Coast Aviation - Aerial Tours
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
New Orleans Aerial Tour. Fly the epic adventure and visit the wonders of Louisiana, New Orleans style: St. Louis Cathedral, Chalmette Battlefield, Port of New Orleans, Vieux Carre (French Quarter), Audubon Zoo and one of the longest bridges in the world.
4. Cajun Skydiving Center
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Have you ever dreamed of falling at terminal velocity and then casually flying a parachute down to a soft landing? Look no further than the Jennings airport to try it out!
5. Magnolia Aviation LLC- Day Tours
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Get a bird's eye view of historic Natchitoches, Louisiana,in a Vintage open cockpit bi-plane. Take a 20 minute flight, take off to landing, in this restored 1941 Stearman used to train World War II Army aircorps aviators. Your nostalgic adventure begins when we pick you up from your hotel or bed and breakfast in a 1929 Model A. Call or text us to communicate your reservation.
