The capital city New Orleans is home to a rich music culture and celebrated cuisine with French, African, American and Cajun influences. Louisiana is the birthplace of jazz and home to some of America’s most colorful Mardi Gras celebrations. The lively party city has everything from streetside daiquiri shops to freshly made beignets with classic café au lait. Whether you want an authentic New Orleans meal or to try something new and exciting, The Big Easy has a meal and a music venue for anyone in search of a good time.

Louisiana’s landscapes are made up of everything from nature-rich wetlands to lush forested hiking trails. For those looking for adventure, an airboat ride through Louisiana's historic swamps lets you get up close views of wildlife like alligators, turtles, wild boars, osprey, and bald eagles. Birders will love Louisiana’s variety of birds who migrate there every year.

Louisiana’s State Parks offer a wide variety of outdoor experiences to choose from. The endless waterways and rich marshlands make for the perfect place to explore in your boat or kayak, go fishing with family, or pack up a picnic basket and enjoy a lovely outdoor meal. When it comes time to park your camper van, choose from one of the campsites at Louisiana’s 38 state parks.

Louisiana may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of beaches, but it’s actually a beautiful beach destination that doesn’t become overwhelmed by tourists. Areas like Grand Isle State Park, Rutherford Beach, and Holly Beach also known as the Cajun Riviera, make the perfect beach day trip with your camper van.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a world-famous event. It has been celebrated for hundreds of years and features parades, parties, music and art.

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in southeastern Louisiana is 24 miles long, making it the longest bridge over water in the world.