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Louisiana is a favourite state for American tourists and for those coming from abroad. Most famous for the Mardi Gras festival in New Orleans, the state offers a plethora of other sights and activities. There are swamp tours, 3,000-year-old Native American mound constructions, the exquisite Creole cuisine, and fabulous, vibrant live jazz music.

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Getting There

New Orleans International Airport receives mostly domestic flights with just a sprinkling of international flights. However, the state’s proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Atlanta make it easy to find a convenient connection to just about anywhere in North America and the world. By rail, three Amtrak lines provide service from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette, Lake Charles and destinations throughout the US. Also sharing the Union Passenger Terminal is Greyhound, which offers extensive services in the state and beyond.

I-10 is the nations major east-west route along the southern boundary linking Jacksonville with the east coast of the US. The north-south routes, I-55 to Chicago and I-59 to Chattanooga, meet I-10 to the west and east of New Orleans; while I-20 travels east-west along the top of Louisiana.

Safety

Visitors should be careful when travelling to Louisiana, especially during Mardi Gras. The streets can be quite crowded with revellers and there are often fights or problems with pickpockets. It’s best to take out travel insurance before heading to this state

Weather in Louisiana

The Gulf of Mexico gives Louisiana its subtropical climate. There are four distinct seasons though. Winter is usually short and snappy, spring is lovely and the fall can be quite balmy. Summer is a mixture of subtropical heat and cooling showers.

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