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Louisianas nickname is the Bayou State for good reason.
And some of Louisianas most magical scenes can be hiding among the swamps bald cypresses and moss-covered oaks.
Many folks havevisited New Orleansand admired the ornate French Colonial architecture on display.
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Here are the 15 most beautiful places in Louisiana, according to locals.
The Atchafalaya River Basin is the countrys largest river swamp.
Richardson says an airboat tour of the swamp is a must as theres no place like it on Earth.
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To see Louisianas best, head to Cypremort Point State Park, which is located on Vermilion Bay.
Think roofs covered in Spanish tile, buff-colored buildings that mimic those on Stanfords campus, and colorful murals.
Surrounded by a forest of moss-draped live oaks, it doesnt get any more idyllic than LSUs purple-and-gold-loving campus.
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Worried about the toll of football season?
Youll get all the beautiful Spanish and French influence in architecture and ambiance with far fewer crowds and mayhem.
Not up for anything strenuous?
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See the areas natural beauty via the Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway.
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Two years later, workers began construction on the new state capitol building.
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Dont just see it from outside.
The stained-glass dome is a sight to behold.
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