Things to Do in Louisiana

Tour of former home of General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard & author Frances Parkinson Keyes highlights Victorian architecture & items

Visitors encounter more than 700 tombs and the grave of Marie Laveau while tip-toeing through a cemetery built in 1789

One-hour tours or two-hour parties at a turtle and alligator farm where visitors hold exotic animals, observe feedings, and snap pictures

18-hole course’s narrow, tree-lined fairways arc over 160 acres of Querbes Park

Bus tours explore the birthplace of jazz while rolling past elaborate crypts, history-filled mansions, and celebrity homes

The 8,300-square foot indoor playground's ten inflatables include slides, basketball hoops, bounce castles, and obstacle courses

While riding a name-brand scooter from Aprilia, Genuine, or Kymco, visitors can explore the city's neighborhoods at their leisure

Passenger trolley holds 20 riders and passes southern city landmarks such as the Garden District, French Quarter, and celebrity homes

Lunchtime and evening Vinyasa classes for all experience levels; Vinyasa yoga improves flexibility and strength in a fluid series of poses

Tight, tree-lined fairways, treacherous bunkers, and five ponds that come into play make up the bulk of difficulty on the nine-hole course

PADI–certified instructors lead two-hour classes that go over scuba fundamentals & let students breathe underwater inside swimming pool

Stroll through 34 Texas courses and resorts for up to 120 rounds per pass with free greens fees, fare, and retail perks

Walking tours travel through historic haunts where vampires, witches, and spirits are said to lurk

In 90-minute classes, instructors help students suit up in fins, snorkels, wetsuits, and scuba equipment to explore a heated indoor pool

Nestled in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, lengthy 7,010-yard course boasts scenic terrain and water on almost every hole

Architecture tours stroll through the French Quarter and discuss French and Spanish styles, with historic homes and landmarks as examples

Unlimited access to hydrobikes, kayaks, and two- or four-seat pedal boats

USPTA-certified instructors lead lessons for kids of all skill levels with provided racquets

Double-decker bus rumbles through New Orleans, highlighting famous sights and offering information about each stop in 8 different languages

Personal trainers call upon at least 15 years of experience as they customize fitness regimens to meet clients' needs

Equipped with rental paintball guns and masks, groups vie for supremacy over the outdoor field

30-minute classes designed to burn up to 1,000 calories include cardio boxing, TRX suspension training, and total-body conditioning

NAUI-certified instructors teach scuba basics in an indoor, heated 15 ft. deep swimming pool, with equipment included

Tours of sugar-cane plantation, birthplace of architect H.H. Richardson, explore original slave cabins and other historical structures

Instructors guide women through fundamental holds, climbs, spins, and transitions on professional poles.

High-energy beats thump through Zumba classes as students torch calories with Latin-dance-inspired moves

Roll strikes or celebrate laser-tag victories with creative and classic cocktails until 2 a.m. on weekends

Yoga and Pilates classes build flexibility and relieve stress, and high-intensity boxing fusion boosts strength and cardio endurance

18-hole round at choice of three area BREC courses give golfers a chance to test their par-hunting meddle against various challenges

Expert trainers lead guests of all fitness levels through intense one-on-one personal training sessions

FAA-certified instructors give fledgling pilots a taste of flying during ground school and and an hourlong flight

This 18-hole, 6,805-yard course keeps golfers on their toes with water directly in play on 10 holes

Burn calories and gain strength in these intense outdoor boot-camp classes

Professional fighters lead boxing, kickboxing, and cross-training workouts that burn up to 1,000 calories in one hour

Reptile, amphibian, and arachnid breeders and experts showcase creatures' behavior and biology through exhibits and demonstrations

This one-hour mixed level, total-body sculpting workout merges the principals of isometrics, interval training, and dance conditioning