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Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) or Tourist C0mmissions (TC) in Louisiana:
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Desoto Parish CVB (888) 400-6859 |
DeSoto is bounded on the North by Caddo Parish, on the east by Red River and Natchitoches Parishes, on the South by Sabine Parish and on the west, the Sabine River and Toledo Bend Reservior. The Sabine River seperates DeSoto Parish in Louisiana from Texas, up to the "dry line" beginning just a few miles north of Logansport,here the last known International Boundary Marker between the U.S. and the Republic of Texas can be viewed. Sharing a border with Texas has influenced the history of DeSoto Parish and left a rich legacy for visitors to explore. Communities within DeSoto Parish have many Civil War sites waiting to be explored, some with annual re-enactments. Keachie's three 19th century historic churches, Greek Revival homes and other buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic places. The communities of DeSoto Parish are rich in history. Communities include: City of Mansfield | Carmel - Frierson - Gloster - Kingston - Pelican | Keachi| Town of Logansport | Town of Stonewall | Village of Grand Cane | Village of Longstreet |
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Monroe-West Monroe CVB (318) 387-5691 |
 Ouachita Parish was established March 31, 1807 when the Territory of Orleans was divided. The original Ouachita Parish was later divided into the nine parishes that currently makeup Northeast Louisiana (Morehouse, Union, Caldwell, Franklin, Tensas, Madison, and East and West Carroll). The name Ouachita originated from the Indian tribe who inhabited the area at the time of settlement. The city of Monroe is the parish seat for Ouachita. The twin cities of Monroe-West Monroe began when Don Juan Filhiol was hired to establish Fort Miro as a Spanish presence on the north Ouachita River. Fort Miro became Monroe in May of 1819 to honor President James Monroe and the first steamboat to travel up the Ouachita to North Louisiana. West Monroe received its name in 1880 from railroad workers who needed to name a new city just west of Monroe. In 1914, Joseph Biedenharn, the first bottler of Coca-Cola, built his home in Monroe and was actively involved in the city’s development until his death in 1952. His daughter, Emy-Lou established the Emy-Lou Biedenharn foundation in 1971 to support the cultural and artistic life of Northeast Louisiana. |
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Ruston Lincoln CVB |
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| Shreveport-Bossier CTB Web Site |
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| Union Parish TC Web Site |
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Webster Parish CVB 318-377-4240
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Outdoor sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, music fans, history buffs and those who savor the fun and flavors of outdoor festivals and fairs will enjoy Webster Parish Louisiana. Whether you’re planning a family trip or a group get-away, Webster Parish will roll out the welcome mat while you rock to our music, relish our scenery, revel in our festivals and reel in the fun. Visit our beautiful bayous, lakes and other natural wonders. Sample our proud southern heritage and hospitality. |
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Alexandria Pineville CVB 318-442-9546 |
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| Avoyelles Parish TC
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| Natchitoches Parish CVB | |
| Sabine Parish TRC |  |
| Vernon Parish TC | |
| Cajun Coast CVB | |
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Houma Area CVB 985-868-2732 |
 Houma was named after the Native American tribe who settled here, the Houmas Indians. The word houma or ouma means "red" in the tribe's language, which referred to the sun or possibly to their war emblem, the crawfish.
Most of the pioneers who came to Terrebonne migrated from the Mississippi River, down Bayou Lafourche and Bayou Terrebonne. There was an influx of French settlers from New Orleans to Houma after the Spanish domination in 1762. Other pioneers were exiled French colonists, known as Acadians from Nova Scotia, who searched for a new settlement for 10 years before arriving in Terrebonne Parish. One of the most southern of all Louisiana parishes, Terrebonne was established on March 22, 1822, when it was annexed from Lafourche Parish. The French settlers to this area christened it terre bonne meaning "good earth" because of the abundance of wildlife, seafood and fertile land. They chose this area because of its isolated geographic location, minimal government control and fertile land. Though the primary settlers were of French origin, over the years many Spanish, English, Italian, German and West Caribbean cultures have made Terrebonne Parish their home.
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Iberia Parish CVB 888-942-3742 |
 We invite you to savor the difference in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. We boast the world-renowned Cajun and Creole cuisine and the contagious music you expect in Cajun Country, but we also claim world-famous attractions such as the TABASCO® pepper sauce factory on Avery Island, America’s oldest rice mill in New Iberia, the Gulf South’s first National Trust for Historic Preservation house museum, lush tropical garden tours, and museums with amazing exhibits. We celebrate a rich cultural heritage with Spanish, Acadian, French, Creole, Native American and African roots.
We celebrate this heritage and just about everything else at our area festivals, from Mardi Gras to Louisiana shrimp, sugar and music. We have produced prolific writers, musicians and artists. Our outdoors is its own work of art, from an award-winning Main Street, to lush wetlands offering ample birding and fishing opportunities in the heart of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. Just 20 miles south of Lafayette, 2 hours west of New Orleans and 4 hours east of Houston, this Cajun location is a must for visiting. Click here for directions. Request a visitor guide Avery Island | Delcambre | Jeanerette | Jefferson Island | Loreauville | New Iberia
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| Jeff Davis Parish TC | |
| Lafayette CVC | |
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St. Martin Parish TC 337-442-1597 |
St. Martin Parish is located in south-central Louisiana; its parish seat is St. Martinville. It has a population of 52,160 (2010 US Census Bureau) and is 739.9 square miles in size. St. Martin Parish is the only parish to have non-contiguous parts. There are three major geographical areas dividing the 739.9 square mile parish, including the Atchafalaya Basin, the prairie, and the Bayou Teche area, on which several major cities, including the parish seat, are located. Over one third of St. Martin Parish's 52,000 inhabitants are Cajun, and the area certainly boasts large African-American, white Creole, and Creole of Color communities. |
| Lake Charles SW Louisiana CVB | |
| Vermilion Parish TC | |
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Ascension Parish TC 225-675-6550 |
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Bayou Lafourche Area CVB Phone: (985) 537-5800 |
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Iberville Parish TC 225-687-5198 |
Tucked between the swamps of the Atchafalaya Basin and the bustling state capital of Baton Rouge is a parish rich with legend and mystery, where tales of survival and triumph are central to its core. Iberville is a parish of magnificent antebellum homes and massive live oaks, of meandering bayous, historic buildings and waterways teeming with life.
There is in Iberville a sense of history, a sense of grace and beauty, a sense of purpose and place, and most of all, a joie de vivre that we’re glad to share. Come discover irresistible Iberville. The parish now has six municipalities - Plaquemine, the largest city and capital of the parish, St. Gabriel, White Castle, Rosedale, Grosse Tete and Maringouin. It is experiencing an economic burst, with several chemical and industrial plants announcing new plant start-ups and expansions totaling well over $1 billion. A parish rich in history, Iberville is also a parish moving into a new and dynamic chapter of its long life.
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| Jefferson CVB, Inc. | |
| Livingston Parish TC | |
| Louisiana Northshore/St. Tammany TC | |
| New Orleans CVB | |
| Plaquemines Parish | |
| River Parishes TC | |
| St. Bernard Parish TC | |
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St. Landry Parish TC 877.948.8004
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| Tangipahoa Parish CVB | |
| Visit Baton Rouge www.VisitBatonRouge.com |
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| West Baton Rouge CVB | |
| West Feliciana Parish TC | |
Just about 45 minutes south of New Orleans is an authentic Cajun lifestyle unlike any other. This unapologetic culture is all up and down the bayou, and is filled with outdoor experiences like fishing and swamp tours, along with regular celebrations such as food, music and festivals. Our Cajun runs just a little bit deeper than the rest of the state, and it shows up at every bend in the bayou. In Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou, our stories are rooted in this timeless bayou and centuries of history. Come see the unpolished, unspoiled beauty of the bayou when you visit Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou in Lafourche Parish. It’s where Cajun runs deep.
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