13 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Louisiana!

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Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum, Gibsland, LA

For history fanatics, this spot is a place of much intrigue. It is the exact spot where the famous gun-slinging outlaw duo Bonnie & Clyde ate their last meal before being laid to rest by the… Read More

7 Best Retirement Activities in Louisiana

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Trail’s End Golf Course, Arcadia, LA

If you’re a land lover and prefer your recreational activities on dry land and happen to love golf, check out Trail’s End Golf Course. This 18-hole public course is in the highest… Read More

The 9 Best Camping Spots in Louisiana!

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Lake Claiborne State Park, Homer, LA

This park truly has all the amenities and activities to be provided by a campsite in Louisiana. Boating, hiking, fishing, water skiing, birding, you name it and this park has it. Trails run… Read More

12 Perfect Louisiana Getaways!

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Lake Claiborne State Park, Homer, LA

This lake provides a weekend paradise to truly escape from the stresses of daily life. For fishermen, the freshwater lake is full of largemouth bass, bluegill sunfish, channel catfish, and many more… Read More

The 9 Best Public Golf Courses in Louisiana!

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Trail’s End Golf Course, Arcadia, LA

Originally opened as a nine-hole course in 1976, Trail’s End Golf Course in Arcadia, grew to include an 18-hole course. Nestled at the highest elevation in the parish, this public golf course… Read More

10 Best Diners in Louisiana

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Jean’s Diner, Minden, LA

Jean’s Diner in Minden is all about the essentials: just fantastic food in a relaxed atmosphere. Head in for your favorite comfort foods in a home cooked style.

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10 Best Piercing Shops in Louisiana

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University Ink Tattoo, Ruston, LA

University Ink Tattoo has been serving up the best piercing and tattoo work in Ruston for over 15 years. Check it out the next time you’re looking for some new body decor.

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10 Best Italian Restaurants in Louisiana!

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Roma Italian Bistro, Ruston, LA

If you’re in the Ruston area, Roma Italian Bistro is always a place you can trust for a fantastic meal. Indulge in the specialty pastas, fresh pizzas, hot Italian subs, and more.

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9 Best Burgers in Louisiana!

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Griff’s Hamburgers, Ruston, LA

Griff’s Hamburgers is a long-running hamburger bar located in Ruston, Louisiana. Since 1960, Griff’s Burger Bars have spread across the country, staying true to the founder’s vision… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Louisiana!

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D-BAT, Ruston, LA

Exercise your batting skills or just have a great time at the popular D-BAT. As Ruston’s favorite spot for indoor batting cages, D-BAT welcomes players of all levels for baseball and… Read More

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