A Guide to Louisiana's Most Intriguing Cities

Top 5 Major Cities in Louisiana

Louisiana, the 18th state to join the U.S. in 1812, is a melting pot of colonial and indigenous cultures, nestled in the south of the country, neighbored by Arkansas and Texas. Its cities are characterized by an abundance of lakes, rivers, and swamps. Louisiana enjoys a short and warm winter, a hot summer with frequent thunderstorms, and a windy autumn with hurricanes. There are five main cities, each with its own flai

New Orleans

New Orleans is the state's largest city, spanning 906 square kilometers, with a population of 370,000. It's a city of jazz and carefree spirits, full of adult entertainment from nightclubs to casinos. In February-March, the Mardi Gras carnival takes over the city.

Recommended places to visit:

• The historic center of the city, the French Quarter;
• The city hall, Cabildo New Orleans;
• The Botanical Garden, the Museum of Art, and the oak grove in City Park;
• The New Orleans Museum of Art.

Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is the second-largest city in Louisiana after New Orleans, covering 204 square kilometers, with a population of 250,000. There's a strong focus on American football here. The local team, LSU Tigers, has a fan base of a million people. Some New Orleans residents relocated here following the evacuation from Hurricane Katrina.

Recommended places to visit:

• The Old and New Capitol;
• The Shaw Center for the Arts gallery;
• A tour of the destroyer USS Kidd;
• The LSU Rural Life Museum.

Shreveport

Shreveport is the third-largest city, with 200,000 people living across 305 square kilometers. The city is known for its abundance of casinos and low taxes for filming — many blockbusters are shot here. Shreveport used to be a prosperous town for oil tycoons, so it's dotted with historic mansions of officials, landowners, and industrialists.

Recommended places to visit:

• The R.W. Norton Art Gallery;
• The American Rose Center garden;
• The Barksdale Global Power Museum of airplanes;
• The Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport.

Lafayette

Lafayette is the fourth-largest city in the state. It's home to 120,000 people over 140 square kilometers. The residents have two loves: eating and dancing. There's an abundance of restaurants catering to every taste, offering Cajun and Creole food. You might even try stewed alligator meat. Every year in late April, a four-day international music festival is held.

Recommended places to visit:

• The Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park;
• The Lafayette Science Museum;
• A boat tour on Lake Martin.

Kenner

Kenner lies on the banks of the Mississippi River and now serves as a suburb of New Orleans. If you're looking for a quiet place to relax, Kenner is an excellent choice. It has a population of 67,000, with a total city area of 39 square kilometers.

Recommended places to visit:

• The Pontchartrain Center exhibition hall;
• The historic Rivertown district;
• Laketown park;
• The Coconut Beach Volleyball Complex.

Concluding your journey through the cities of Louisiana promises to be as rich and enthralling as the state itself. In every corner, you'll discover vibrant festivals, unique local dishes, and a cultural heritage that continues to amaze.

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