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  1. St. Bernard State Park
  
  Warm breezes flowing through the shady trees and that special kind of quiet that comes with nature are part of the charm and attraction of St. Bernard State Park. Yet the 358-acre site is just 18 miles away from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans' Frenc
  
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  2. Sam Houston Jones State Park
  
  This wooded paradise features lagoons, rivers, abundant wildlife, boating, fishing, camping, cabins and more. Crystal clear waters, towering trees, and beautiful vistas along unspoiled rivers and streams make this area a delight for those who enjoy natura
  
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  3. Lake Bistineau State Park
  
  Enjoy a multitude of recreational opportunities in the midst of a beautiful woodland on the edge of a 200-year-old lake.
  
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  4. Chicot State Park
  
  Covering over 6,400 acres in South Central Louisiana, Chicot offers Fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking programs and much more.
  
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  5. Chemin-A-Haut State Park
  
  This 503-acre park near the Louisiana-Arkansas state line is situated on a high bluff overlooking Bayou Bartholomew and is a natural paradise for lovers of unspoiled beauty.
  
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  6. Bayou Segnette State Park
  
  Not far from the lively urban center of New Orleans lies this South Louisiana retreat--a unique and wonderful wetland area where recreational opportunities abound, as does the opportunity for one-of-a-kind nature-watching.
  
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  7. Fontainebleau State Park
  
  The park embraces 2,800 acres on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Camping, a nature trail, group camps, a lodge, swimming, a playground, fishing and the ruins of a plantation sugar mill are a few of the reasons why visitors return to Fontainebleau y
  
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  8. Lake D'Arbonne State Park
  
  The park offers serenity in the peaceful rolling-wooded hills of Union Parish, as well as overnight camping, a boat launch and picnic areas on beautiful Lake D'Arbonne.
  
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  9. Lake Bruin State Park
  
  The park takes its name from the adjacent oxbow lake and features magnificent cypress groves along the shore.
  
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  10. Fairview-Riverside State Park
  
  is located two miles east of Madisonville in St. Tammany Parish on LA 22. The park includes picturesque moss-draped oaks and woodlands on the bank of the Tchefuncte River. Camping, canoeing, fishing, picnicking and relaxing are some of the favorite activi
  
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There's never a reason to be bored in New Orleans. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Haunted History Tours is known as America's most spooky, featuring ghosts, voodoo and vampires. The New Orleans Museum of Art is a breathtaking museum that houses nearly 40,000 paintings, sculptures and prints, plus the Courtyard Cafe and the Museum Shop when you need a break. Jackson Square is a beautiful little park that sits in front of the commanding St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in America. Take a "stroll through elegance" with a licensed tour guide through the "American" section of New Orleans on a Garden District Walking Tour. Just leave some time to catch your breath as you try to cover all the excursions, activities and things to do in New Orleans.

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