11 Reasons Living In Louisiana Is The Best - And Everyone Should Move Here
Kezia Kamenetz
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While everyone who already lives in Louisiana knows these things, it never hurts to review. Even long-time Louisiana residents need to be reminded not to take all the great experiences our beloved state offers for granted. Here are 11 reasons why living in Louisiana means living in the best state in the union.
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Living in Louisiana
What are the best things about living in Louisiana?
The best things about living in Louisiana are:
- Gorgeous hiking trails
- Delicious crawfish restaurants
- Fun hidden attractions
No matter which of the 64 parishes you choose to call home, there’s a lot to love about living in Louisiana.
- If you’re a nature lover, you’ll have a blast exploring the many state parks in Louisiana, especially Louisiana’s largest state park, Chicot State Park.
- If you’re a fisherman, you can’t beat the fishing at Toledo Bend or Grand Isle, home to some of the best fishing in the country.
- And of course, one of the best things about living in Louisiana is that we have some of the best food in the world! Cajun and Creole foods are some of the most flavorful foods in the country, most of them made from family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.
What are the most popular foods in Louisiana?
The most popular foods in Louisiana are:
- Seafood gumbo
- Po'boys
- Crawfish
- King cakes
- Red beans and rice
From alligator to andouille, Louisiana has a lengthy list of popular foods you need to try. Many of Louisiana’s most popular foods are seafood-related since we are so close to the Gulf of Mexico.
- Dishes like shrimp creole and seafood gumbo are classic winter dishes.
- In the spring you can take the party to the backyard with a crawfish boil, one of the most iconic food experiences you can have in Louisiana.
- If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll love Mardi Gras season when you can find king cakes on just about every countertop in Louisiana.
- Nothing beats the classic po’boy, a Louisiana spin on what other states would call a hoagie or a sub. Trust us, it’s different than a hoagie, and there’s a unique history behind how the po’boy was invented.
What unique words and phrases do people in Louisiana say?
These are some unique words and phrases that people in Louisiana say:
- “laissez les bons temps rouler,” which means “let the good times roll”
- “dressed," when referring to how you want your po'boy made
When you get into Cajun Country, don’t be surprised if you hear a bit of Cajun-French from the locals. Many of the most popular words and phrases in Louisiana stem from our unique heritage, and if you’re moving to Louisiana, you’ll want to know some of these phrases.
- You might be familiar with “laissez les bons temps rouler,” which means “let the good times roll,” and is commonly said at festivals and even the occasional fais do-do.
- What’s a fais do-do? It’s a Cajun dance party, of course.
- Oh, and one word you may want to have in your back pocket when living in Louisiana is “dressed.” No, it doesn’t refer to you getting dressed in the morning. In Louisiana, “dressed” refers to how you’d like your po’boy, and ordering your po’boy dressed means that you’d like lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.