Louisiana Curiosities

Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Pelican State has to offer!Whether you''re a born-and-raised Louisianan, a recent transplant, or just passing through, Louisiana Curiosities will have you laughing out loud as Louisiana native Bonnye Stuart takes you on a rollicking tour of the strangest sites in the Pelican State. Track down some serious fun, from watching lawnmower racing and petting live alligators to attending a prison rodeo and dancing at a powwow. Feast your way through festivals that celebrate the state''s cultural diversity and local crops, from fiery Cajun gumbo to sweet mayhaw jelly-and stop in at the local wineries and microbreweries to quench your thirst.Learn about the darker side of Louisiana as you tour haunted plantations, mysterious mansions, and spooky cemeteries.