The Pelican Guide to Louisiana - Paperback

by Mary Ann Sternberg (Author)

The Pelican Guide to Louisiana: 2nd Edition is divided into sections that focus on distinct areas of the state. Bayou country, alligators, Cajuns, the Crescent City, old plantations, and local fairs and festivals are just a few of the many places and attractions featured in this extensive guide to Louisiana.

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Updated with new and revised information, this is the most comprehensive and current guide to the Pelican State available. Perfect for tourists and residents alike, "The Pelican Guide to Louisiana" is an eye-opening tour of the state's diverse attractions. This variety ranges from the well-known must-sees of traditional travelers to the out-of-the-way features known only to the very local.

Author Mary Ann Sternberg divides the state into eight regions. With the keen eye of an experienced travel writer, she explores each in detail. Emphasizing the rural as well as the urban, the north as well as the south, she highlights the old, the new, the unique, and the interesting.

Louisiana's architecture, from restored 19th-century log cabins to splendid plantation homes, enters the spotlight in this guide. Also featured are colorful festivals and extensive recreation facilities along with directions on how to find and experience them.

Twelve of Louisiana's most unique attractions are given special attention. They include the celebrated St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the Catahoula hound, the pirogue (with instructions on how to build one), crawfish farming, and the prehistoric Indian site at Poverty Point.

Author Biography

Mary Ann Sternberg is a native of Louisiana. She is a public relations specialist and an accomplished freelance writer. She has contributed to such publications as Louisiana Life, Southern Accents, New York Times, and many more. Her extensive knowledge and interest in the Louisiana area influenced her to write a wonderful guide about her home state.