Things to Do in Louisiana

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

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

Stylists condition tresses and reshape coifs to match each client's character; optional highlights use more than 31 foils to add dimension

Thousands of cotton, chenille, linen, polyester, plaid, silk, velvet, and mohair fabrics sorted by color for convenience

Essential oils and herbal creams perfume the air as massage therapists loosen muscles with gentle, continuous Swedish-style strokes

From behind a blender, staffers whip up strawberry, orange-coconut, and chocolate-peanut-butter smoothies with protein supplement boosters

Comedy Beast spotlights the city’s renowned standups; The Megaphone Show tells a local celeb's story; The Franchise rotates performers

Knowledgeable guides lead visitors through painstakingly restored 64-room antebellum plantation with rich history

Onsite technicians clean and detail vehicles from tires to headlamps in the comfort of home driveways or office parking lots

Athletes can work out solo on Life Fitness treadmills and Cybex weight equipment and join classes in yoga, Zumba, and more

Routines combine flirty spins, inversions, and dance moves during beginner, intermediate, and advanced pole-fitness classes

Professional photographers capture families, babies, and individuals with custom backgrounds, props, and variety of poses

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

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

Memory-foam mattresses using Visco elastic are free of chemicals & gels, are made from renewable materials such as bamboo & ship for free

Certified laser technicians clear bodies of unwanted ink using the Brookstone laser system with a cooling agent to minimize discomfort

Chefs grill Black Angus sliders, fold fluffy omelets, and prepare a spread of other homestyle comfort dishes

Kickboxing classes combine boxing and martial arts to help tone and trim physiques, and one-on-one training helps refine style and results

Noninvasive slimming treatments target stubborn fat cells with low-frequency sound waves

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

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

Automated spa services generate hydro-massages, luminous facials, and skin-hydrating treatments at the push of a button

Handmade rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and shoulder bags

A technician evenly bronzes your entire body with a handheld airbrush; tanning booths enhance color in 12-, 15-, or 20-minute sessions

Fro-yo flavors such as chocolate mousse, greek honey, and strawberry pair with toppings such as Heath pieces, mixed nuts, and blueberries

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

Kids dash through inflatable play structures, leap freely around bounce houses, and zoom down slides

Protein fortifies damaged, unmanageable hair, making it sleeker and easier to style in around two hours

Artists and art lovers alike can peruse aisles of supplies or take advantage of professional framing services for prized pieces

A full-body Swedish massage by a LMT and fitness instructor precedes an optional consultation with a chiropractic physician

New Orleans classics such as po’ boys, jambalaya, gumbo, and seafood alongside sandwiches and homemade desserts

Boutique women's fitness studio offers daily Pilates-barre fusion classes that use isolated movements to tone lean muscle and burn calories

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

Beloved city bookseller, in business since 1964, houses new books by local and mainstream writers in charming residential shops

Licensed massage therapist offers relaxing Swedish massages as well as deep-tissue massages that zero in on pain with targeted pressure