While a swamp may not seem overly appealing on the surface, Louisiana’s marshland and bayous are home to some of the world’s most complex ecosystems and boast a variety of creatures, from gators to herons and more than 100 species of fish. Swamp not your thing? No worries, you can experience authentic Creole culture, eat your bodyweight in Po’ boys, get delightfully lost in the world of jazz, catch a football game, visit the birthplace of Tabasco sauce, check out the St. Louis Cathedral, wander the mysterious Chauvin Sculpture Garden and marvel at the colonial-era French Quarter architecture.