Louisiana is the best, right? The Bayou State has a way of getting into your soul and spoiling you for life. From the amazing community to the abundance of history around us, we are pretty lucky to live in such an amazing state. Here are eight reasons why living in Louisiana spoils you for life.
- We take southern hospitality to new levels.
Bjorn Bulthuis/Flickr We say ma’am and sir, we hold doors open for strangers, and we’ll chat with you forever about the weather, what high school you went to, and where to get the best gumbo. We were just raised that way!
- Our food is unparalleled.
Foodista/Flickr From Cajun Country up to the rolling hills of northern Louisiana, each region has mouthwateringly good food that people travel from all over to try. From meat pies to muffulettas, no other state can cook like Louisiana.
- The scenery is amazing.
Texas Tongs/Flickr We may not have the mountain vistas that other states do, but watching the sunset over a bayou while an egret soars just above the waterline is perhaps one of the most beautiful sights in the world.
- We support creative types.
Shawn Harquail/Flickr Louisiana is an artist’s paradise. Whether you’re a musician, painter, chef, or writer, artists of all backgrounds have come to Louisiana to be inspired and create their next masterpiece.
- Our music.
Todd Shaffer/Flickr From the funky beats of a swamp pop band to the toe-tapping rhythms of a second line, Louisiana and music have a long history together.
- We’re surrounded by history.
Mark Gunn/Flickr Sites like Poverty Point up in northeastern Louisiana remind us that we have an incredible history all around us. From the incredible architecture of the French Quarter to the grandiose plantations in plantation country, Louisiana certainly is a history lover’s dream.
- Our state parks are pretty incredible too.
Frank Ezelle/Flickr Louisiana has 21 state parks, each one prettier than the last. From beautiful hiking trails to lakes stocked with fish, you can do it all at our state parks.
- Football is a way of life down here.
Par003481/Flickr Sure, college and NFL games are great, but we also support high school games with the same enthusiasm as college and pro. And no other state can tailgate like a Louisiana can!
What’s your favorite thing about living in Louisiana? Shout ’em out in the comments below!
Bjorn Bulthuis/Flickr
We say ma’am and sir, we hold doors open for strangers, and we’ll chat with you forever about the weather, what high school you went to, and where to get the best gumbo. We were just raised that way!
Foodista/Flickr
From Cajun Country up to the rolling hills of northern Louisiana, each region has mouthwateringly good food that people travel from all over to try. From meat pies to muffulettas, no other state can cook like Louisiana.
Texas Tongs/Flickr
We may not have the mountain vistas that other states do, but watching the sunset over a bayou while an egret soars just above the waterline is perhaps one of the most beautiful sights in the world.
Shawn Harquail/Flickr
Louisiana is an artist’s paradise. Whether you’re a musician, painter, chef, or writer, artists of all backgrounds have come to Louisiana to be inspired and create their next masterpiece.
Todd Shaffer/Flickr
From the funky beats of a swamp pop band to the toe-tapping rhythms of a second line, Louisiana and music have a long history together.
Mark Gunn/Flickr
Sites like Poverty Point up in northeastern Louisiana remind us that we have an incredible history all around us. From the incredible architecture of the French Quarter to the grandiose plantations in plantation country, Louisiana certainly is a history lover’s dream.
Frank Ezelle/Flickr
Louisiana has 21 state parks, each one prettier than the last. From beautiful hiking trails to lakes stocked with fish, you can do it all at our state parks.
Par003481/Flickr
Sure, college and NFL games are great, but we also support high school games with the same enthusiasm as college and pro. And no other state can tailgate like a Louisiana can!
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