The State Fair of Louisiana will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this late October of 2006. Every year visitors from all around Louisiana drop in for some Cajun Concession food and a chance to visit the State Fair Zoo. This may be one of the few state fairs that operates a free daily zoo, with Elephants, Tigers and Giraffes.

For those of you more interested in the food you can grab just about anything on a stick at the Concession, Shrimp-on-a-stick, and Pork butt-on-a-stick and even Pizza-on-a-stick. Don’t forget about the delicious Cajun food available. Stands cook up Crawfish Etoufee, Red Beans and Rice with Sausage and even Gator Wings. Speaking of Gators this wouldn’t be a Louisiana State Fair without the Reptile Shows and Alligator Exhibits that have the run of the fair. Though if you are a bit squeamish you can always stick to the Carnival Midway and have fun on one of the many, many rides available.

If the heat gets to be too much for you, head indoors and check out the seller’s exhibits. All manner and variety of items are for sale or exhibited in a marketplace environment. You are guaranteed to find beef sticks and cheese for sale next to aromatherapy candles and pewter figurines. For the kids there is a coloring contest held regularly, along with animal rides and face painting and even the occasional picture on a pony. Of course most of the stuff at the fair is going to be fun for the kids.

The Hirsch Coliseum will have some form of entertainment during every evening of the state fair. Each year the State Fair Queen’s Pageant is held in there to decide who will be the Queen of that year’s fair. Also the Mexican Rodeo is held there on State Fair Hispanic Heritage Day. Most events held in the Coliseum cost extra, but there are plenty of other free stage attractions throughout the fair.

Have your friends chosen wherethey want to go on your summer vacation? You are not alone, most families have not yet decided where they want to go. It can be a quite time consuming activity to discover that perfect vacation plan, so explore the options for your Louisiana tourism. You will find exciting alternatives and it certainly will not be an easy decision! Louisiana vacation locations that you may want to consider:

Have a Great Time Visiting the Imperial Calcasieu Museum and the Sallier Oak. Located in Lake Charles, Louisiana the Imperial Calcasieu Museum has been entertaining visitors for more than 45 years. The gorgeous Sallier Oak out behind the museum has been around much longer. At the museum, visitors will be able to find a number of exhibits and programs that will please people of all ages.

The Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame Offers Fun and Education. Louisiana has a number of wonderful things for people to see and do when they come there on vacation. From sampling the great southern food to walking the streets of New Orleans, something will appeal to everyone. A very interesting place to visit is The Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame in Winnfield, which happens to be the birthplace of three governors – Huey Long, Earl Long, and O.K. Allen.

National WWII Museum – New Orleans, Louisiana. As the official World War II museum of the country this fabulous attraction illuminates the American experience during the era when life was so very difficult for so many. There are moving personal stories of the life of the people, historic artifacts and powerful interactive displays.

As you can see, you have a significant variety of alternatives available to your family when it is time to select that ideal family vacation escape. Take your chance to plan carefully what you want to do and where you want to go. Select a quality travel guide to help you find that perfect Louisiana tourism escape. And you will find that you will experience a family vacation with a lifetime of stories.