The Deep South USA Visitor Information

Louisiana is separated into five regions, Greater New Orleans, Plantation Country, Cajun Country, Crossroads and Sportsman's Paradise. The five regions reveal how Louisiana's culture is so diverse, but with similarities among them all, and each region adds a unique note to Louisiana's musical heritage.The sight of an alligator swimming by your swamp tour boat; the sounds of children laughing as they pedal their bikes along a rail trail; the feel of Mardi Gras beads and feathers; the smell of coffee with chicory and taste of delicious beignets - a visit to Greater New Orleans is truly a treat for all the senses!Greater New Orleans is a dynamic region and one with a personality all of its own. That's no doubt due to the variety of people first drawn to the area centuries ago for the resources and trade route provided by the Mississippi River. French, Spanish, Irish, Germans, Haitians and others mingled here and their influences are still evident today in the music, food and architecture...