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The official page of the Louisiana Office of Tourism. We’re here to help you find your travel passion in Louisiana.

If culinary pursuits whet your appetite, we’ll point you to delicious dining. If you can’t resist a festival and live music, we’ll tell you where to go to do the Cajun two-step. If the outdoors call your name, we’ve got biking and paddling trails, state parks, world-class fishing and more to keep you coming back for years to come. Let us help you plan your next vacation!

10/30/2026

With Halloween tomorrow, we thought y'all might enjoy another spooky place to visit... the Gothic Jail in DeRidder: Louisiana's Most Haunted Historic Jail! 👻⛓️

This Gothic-style jail has quite the storied past... Read on, visit and decide for yourself whether it's haunted. 👀

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See This Spooky Gothic Jail in DeRidder.

10/29/2026

Proud to be from the Bayou State? Show your love by becoming a member of the Bayou Krewe, our community of local ambassadors who celebrate all things Louisiana. 🐊🪗⚜️

Click below to join the Krewe and get the heads up on monthly challenges and the chance to earn gear made by Louisiana businesses, just for sharing your state pride!

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10/28/2026

With more than 600,000 acres of protected forest, a fall trip to Louisiana's only National Forest means endless outdoor adventures. 🍂🥾🌲 Take a look at our guide to Kisatchie National Forest below!

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Explore Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana's natural paradise! Discover trails, scenic beauty, and outdoor adventures. Plan your nature escape now!

10/27/2026

Halloweekend is best spent in Louisiana! 🎃👻 From Gothic jails, corn mazes and Harvest Moon Festivals, the Bayou State is bringing the spirit of the season to all the upcoming celebrations. Take a look at more events happening below.

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Visit New Orleans || Lafayette, Louisiana || Visit The Northshore || St. Landry Parish Tourism || Visit Baton Rouge || Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau || Visit Natchitoches || Visit False River || Visit No Man's Land

Get the guide to events and things to do in Louisiana this weekend.

10/26/2026

Since 1972, the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum has shared the mysteries, history and folklore of Louisiana Voodoo with locals and visitors alike. Head to the heart of the French Quarter this spooky season for museum walkthroughs, walking tours, psychic readings and more… 🔮

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