Louisiana - September 11, 2025

Your September Escape: Louisiana Awaits

From fall festivals to weekend road trips, end summer with an...

From fall festivals to weekend road trips, end summer with an unforgettable trip to Louisiana.

September 2025

Louisiana’s Top Fall Festivals

Cheers from college football fans, pots of steamy gumbo and a calendar jam-packed with festivals signal fall’s arrival in Louisiana. Whether you're looking to tap your toes to the beat at a jazz club or sample our savory cuisine, we've got you covered.

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The John James Audubon Bridge, a suspension bridge stretching across a wide river with forests on either side.

Get Away for the Weekend

Did someone say road trip? See Louisiana's stunning landscapes and experience our rich culture for yourself with these weekend itineraries that highlight the best adventures in the Bayou State.

Plan Your Trip

Dog in Mardi Gras costume with people sitting and smiling in the background.

Bring Your Four-Legged Friend to Louisiana

The best vacations include the entire family. These pup-friendly experiences include everything from funky, dog-centric breweries to lighthearted “Mardi Paws” parades.

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Sunset over a cypress-lined shoreline with waves lapping at the beach.

Spend the Day in Mandeville & Lacombe

Soak in the last days of summer along the cypress-drenched Northshore. With beaches perfect for strolling, swimming and just relaxing, these two cities offer a sweet escape.

Explore the Northshore

Bowl of grilled shrimp served with bread on the side.

Make This Quick & Flavorful Barbecue Shrimp

This spicy-sweet recipe, made famous by French Quarter staple Napoleon House, takes a handful of ingredients and only 30 minutes to make.

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Two older men playing Cajun music with a fiddle and accordion.

Oct. 18, 2025

Come Celebrate Cajun Culture!

Enjoy Cajun music, food, handmade goods and a beautiful French Mass! Don’t miss this Acadian celebration, Grand Réveil in Acadia Parish!

Cotton plants with white bolls and pink blossoms growing in a field.

Fall 2025

Frogmore Cotton Picking & Ginning

Tour 1800s-era as well as modern gins, pick cotton, explore the historical property and learn how cotton is ginned today. Call 318-757-2453 for dates and times.

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Your September Escape: Louisiana Awaits

Louisiana’s Top Fall Festivals

Get Away for the Weekend

Bring Your Four-Legged Friend to Louisiana

Spend the Day in Mandeville & Lacombe

Make This Quick & Flavorful Barbecue Shrimp

Honey Brake Hunting Lodge and Outfitters

Upcoming Houma Markets

Walk Aboard and Tour the First Movable Offshore Drilling Rig

FEATURED EVENTS

Come Celebrate Cajun Culture!

Frogmore Cotton Picking & Ginning

Your September Escape: Louisiana Awaits

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