There's More to Louisiana Than You Realize

Make a vacation rental in Louisiana your home away from home in this unique state, known for Mardi Gras, live music, and Cajun and Creole culture.

There are many vacation rentals in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter where tourists may enjoy historic architecture, fabulous po’boys and gumbo, fantastic live jazz and Zydeco, and great people-watching. Nearby Bourbon Street is known for its bars and clubs. Skip the crowded Bourbon Street hotels and choose a downtown condo rental in the heart of the city. Stroll the Moon Walk promenade, take a river tour, or visit the Aquarium of the Americas. Other attractions in ‘Nawlins’ include the Audubon Park and Zoo, the Jazz Museum, the Historic Voodoo Museum, and the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park. Be sure to ride the streetcar down St. Charles Avenue to view the mansions of the Garden District.

The city has a number of festivals throughout the year, including Jazz Fest and “Fat Tuesday” or Mardi Gras. Book a charming apartment rental in New Orleans’ Jackson Square and enjoy a front row seat for the festivities. Here artists, street performers and tourists mingle against the backdrop of historical buildings: the St. Louis Cathedral; the Cabildo, part of the Louisiana State Museum; and the Presbytere, home of the fascinating Mardi Gras Museum, to name a few.

Of course there are many vacation rentals outside of the Big Easy. Stay in Lafayette, the center of Cajun culture, and experience old Acadia at the Acadian Cultural Center and the Acadian Village. Visit the Lafayette Museum, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, and the Lafayette National History Museum and Planetarium. In nearby Slidell, guests of Louisiana vacation rentals can catch a glimpse of creaures like alligators and bald eagles in the Honey Island Swamp Tours. And sports fans won’t want to miss Baton Rouge, the state’s capital and home of Louisiana State University – Geaux Tigers!

Those who prefer to travel outside the city will enjoy a rustic vacation rental house in the backwoods of Louisiana. Experience the authentic Cajun culture of southern Louisiana. Visit historic antebellum houses or take a ride on a riverboat on the Mighty Mississippi River.