Festival Masters  There isn’t a state in America that celebrates how Louisiana does. Louisiana is hands down one of the most festive states in the United States. In fact, Louisiana is so festive that there are actually more festivals than days of the year! The people of Louisiana have mastered the art of throwing a […] The post A Guide to Unique Festivals in Southeastern Louisiana appeared first on Airboat Adventures ..read more

New Orleans On an Airboat If there is one thing New Orleans knows about, it is having a good time. We know how to party better than anyone while simultaneously giving back to our community and celebrating the unique traditions of the city brought about by the mixture of different cultures and our long history. Just outside of our city is the majestic swamp that surrounds a lot of Southern Louisiana. The swamp is essential to the New Orleanian way of life and has been important since the formation of The Big Easy. Airboat Adventures is a company that allows you to do the two things necessary to ..read more

Why settle for ordinary when you and your family and friends can experience a one-of-a-kind airboat tour through Louisiana’s magnificent swamps and wetlands? Grab your friends and family and embark on an adventure of a lifetime with Airboat Adventures in New Orleans! When you take an airboat tour with Airboat Adventures, you will cruise through the coastal Louisiana waters and experience the breathtaking landscapes and take witness to several different types of animals and other critters. There is no better way to learn about the flora and fauna of Louisiana than experiencing it first hand on ..read more

Explore New Orleans New Orleans is famously known for its culture, with jazz music, Mardi Gras parades, and Creole cuisine; yet there is an entire side of New Orleans that people fail to explore by getting too wrapped up in the city scene of the Big Easy. The Deep South is home to some of the most unique flora and fauna in all of the United States, and New Orleans is no exception. Explore the greener side of New Orleans by visiting one of our famous parks or by getting outside the city and visiting the lush swamps of Louisiana. However you want to play it, we are here to guide you toward exper ..read more

Thinking of a Spring trip to New Orleans soon? Then you are in luck because we are about to tell you all the top events in the Big Easy as we enter the sunny Spring season. Lively jazz bands, funky festivals, Creole cuisine, and bayou boogies all await you in the beautiful big easy. So let us take you on a journey down the Mississippi River and show you the best way to enjoy the magic of the Crescent City, with the best insider scoop on all the hot happenings in New Orleans. Make a Plan When planning a trip to New Orleans, it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the things going on (seriously, w ..read more

There’s nothing like the romance of a streetcar. If you’ve never ridden one, just imagine the nostalgia of a classic meeting space before the times of ample screen time, having the luxury of standing next to a stranger or even a potential friend with a movie-like scenery passing you by. All of this is a selling point but what’s more, is its cost. Do you know what’s more affordable than renting a car, or getting a cab? The public service of a streetcar! With this in mind, one of the most notable reasons for the streetcar being a caveat is its journey from one part of the city to the next. We’re ..read more

We’re here to tell you that Bayou Boogaloo can be great. But maybe this year, you need a little space from the Bayou and its yearly shenanigans. What can you do instead? We’ve done the work for you, with a list that’s concocted into the elements our lovable Bayou Boogaloo brings the most of: outdoor activities and live music. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden We’re starting off at a place where the outdoors and art meet: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. We want you to envision a scene out of Alice in Wonderland, specifically the infamous storybook garden that was adorn ..read more

Louisiana is built differently when it comes to seasons, and we find ways to celebrate them all. We have winter, summer, Christmas, and Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras brings in a record amount of visitors yearly and sometimes, visitors (and even locals) need help navigating the celebration! We decided to take some time to answer the real questions. What is Mardi Gras? The celebration of Mardi Gras is a months-long street party that brings beautiful costumes, art and music. New Orleans Mardi Gras was originally made for the wealthier crowd whereas rural Mardi Gras was for the poorer citizens. These da ..read more

Labor Day Weekend in New Orleans is a must-do, as the city boasts some of the best activities that any city has to offer. A Brief Background on labor day and labor day weekend Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September that honors and recognizes the American labor movement which began in the late 19th century. Labor Day Weekend is a beloved three-day weekend that the holiday falls around. Considered the unofficial end of summer, many take their vacations during the weeks that lead into the three-day weekend, which culminates in celebration, and the beginning of ..read more

The best way to learn about the Louisiana swamp is to experience it for yourself! The best way to experience the swamp is on an airboat that glides over the bayou and gets you up close and personal with Louisiana wildlife. A Louisiana swamp tour will help you to get that up-close perspective. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Louisiana swamps to hold you over until then. Louisiana is home to three million acres of wetlands. Fishermen catch more shrimp in Louisiana than any other U.S. state. Alligators have existed for nearly 200 million years, and over two million wild alligators liv ..read more