Louisiana.

From roller coasters to space travel to a trip back in time, you never know where a Louisiana vacation may take your family. Yet you always end up surrounded by some of the best food, music, and natural beauty anywhere.

Start at Six Flags New Orleans for gravity-defying rides for kids of every age. Take a walk on the wild side at Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, and Audubon Insectarium (opening this year). See larger-than-life action at Entergy IMAX[R] Theatre. Hop on the new Canal streetcar to City Park's Storyland, Carousel Gardens, and Train Garden. Then board a riverboat for a trip down the mighty Mississip'!

In Baton Rouge, visit the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and its brand-new Pennington Planetarium and ExxonMobil Space Theater. Gaze at starscapes with more than 15,000 stars plus large-format films, laser light shows, and more. In Natchitoches, take a fascinating ride of another kind--a horse-drawn carriage tour of the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory.

In Shreveport, frolic in the interactive fountains at the new RiverView Park. Chase the water and dance to the synchronized music as more than a hundred jets shoot water up to 12 feet high. When the sun goes down, a dozen giant roses light up the evening sky. You're just an easy walk from the Barnwell Memorial Garden and Art Center, the Sci-Port Discovery Center, and the great restaurants and shopping of downtown.

In Lafayette, Louisiana's unique Cajun heritage is on display at the Acadian Village. And when you're ready to leave dry ground behind, take a boat tour of the picturesque Atchafalaya River Basin to encounter gators, birds, and the vast beauty of the swamp.

In every corner of the state, the fun and fascination of Louisiana make for the perfect family vacation! Call toll-free, [phone], for more information or to request a travel guide.