LOCAL AREA

Local university. LSU has quality meseums and art galleries, beautiful lakes, 5,000 year old Lindian Mounds, many places to eat, and legendary sports stadiums that have housed 41 NCAA National Championship teams, and one live Benal Tiger.

Completed in 1932, 34 story building overlooks the Mississippi River. Created with marble and bronze work inside. Observation deck located on the 27th floor provides a panorama view of the river and surrounding area. Free admission.

Entertainment Center with over 10,000 seat arena, with more than 30,000 square feet of exhibition space and more that 7,000 square feet of meeting space.

Louisiana Old State Capital, - Gothic architectural treasure, over looks the Mississippi River. 150 years old, this statehouse has withstood war, fire, scandal, bitter debate, abandonment and an occasional fistfight. This building is now referred to as the Museum of Political History, the Old State Capital has received awards for its architecture, exhibits and preservation.

Restored WWII destroyer. Veterans museum features ship models, artifacts, Louisiana Memorial Plaza, Hall Honor, aircraft, and exhibits.

Home to elephants, giraffes, rhinos, alligators, flamingos and otters. Check out L'aquarium de Louisiana, the Safari Playground, KidsZoo and the Cypress Bayou Railroad.

101 acre facility that features 1.3 miles of walking trails through a cypress swamp and a magnolia-beech forest. The center also features 9.500 square-foot Nature Center with live animal exhibits.

Known for its upscale and unique shopping selection that includes Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Cache, Gap, Godiva Chocolatier, Solstice, Swarovski, Talbots, Williams-Sonoma and much more, plus a carousel for the kids and The Boulevard, a pedestrian-friendly life-style center featuring Louisiana's first Apple store.

Housed in a historic railroad depot on the banks of the Mississippi, the LASM offers educational entertainment for vistors of all ages, including art galleries; traveling exhibits; interactive art and science alleries; and Ancient Egypt Gallery ; and the Irene W Pennington Planetarium, which features sky shows, large-format films and galleries devoted to space science.

Local casino located on River Road overlooking the Mississippi.

Local water park and amusement park.

Experience elegant antebellum luxury in the the Souths largest plantation home. Hear the history with a guided tour. Dine within the mansion and enjoy classic cuisine in Ramsay Mansion Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Experience the 211 year old National Historic Register plantation home renowned for its mystery and intrigue. As one of America's Most Haunted Home it has been featured on Opreah, National Geographic Explorer, AandE, Travel, History and Learing channels and Sean Hannitys America program among many others. Open until 9 pm on weekends.

Major outdoor folk facility with more than 20 buildings dating from the 19th century, giving visitors a glimpse of the lifestyles and culture of Louisiana. Home to extensive collections of tools, household utensils, furniture, vehicles and farming implements. Windrush Gardens features 25 acres of semiformal gardens designed by renowned landscape artist Steele Burden.

The new environment created for Mike is 15,000 square feet in size with lush plantings, a large live oak tree, a beautiful waterfall and a stream evolving from a rocky backdrop overflowing with plants and trees.

Amusement park featuring a multitude of video games, go carts, batting cages and mini golf. Extreme entertainment for all

Bowling and video games

Mazes and rock walls

Skating Fun with Special event nights. Times of operation vary

Casino and Night Club