If Louisiana isn’t on your 2024 summer family travel list, it should be. From culinary festivals like Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival to niche events, here are some fun opportunities for travelers of all ages to experience in Louisiana.
On June 1, don’t miss A Taste of Covington Food, Wine, Music & Art Festival, where Covington showcases the best food and beverages it has to offer. Year after year the festival highlights the rich culture and unique history of downtown St. Tammany Parrish. Tickets must be purchased in advance as they won’t be available on site.
If that doesn’t seem like something your family is interested in, check out the 74th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival, also June 1. The peach festival started as an initiative to help peach farmers promote their industry to surrounding states. Now, the event is a yearly tradition that promotes peaches as well as highlights local talent in Lincoln Parrish.
June 1 is a popular festival day in Louisiana because Beats on the Bayou is also held. Enjoy performances by talented musicians across all genres on the scenic waterfront.
For those going later in the summer, there is still plenty to do. Explore historic sites and attractions where you’ll learn more about destinations past. Head to Louisiana State Museum or The Biedenharn Museum & Garden, the historic home of Joseph Biedenharn, the first Coca Cola bottler.
There’s nothing better than being outdoors in the summer. Travelers visiting Louisiana can enjoy the great outdoors by deep-sea fishing. Be on the lookout for trout in Block 69 rigs or redfish in Shell Island Bay. For help planning your fishing trip, visit Louisiana’s website.
Read This Next
#WhereverFamily
Insta FeedHotels
Sep 1, 2026This London Hotel Launches Little Londoners Family Package
Balance a city break in London with kid-friendly experiences at Sea Containers London, an upscale, riverside hotel. The property recently debuted the Little Londoners package, a thoughtfully designed offering that makes exploring London easier (and more fun) for both kids and parents.
Sponsored Content
Best of Both Worlds
Enjoy the best of both worlds when you fly with TAP Air Portugal thanks to the Portugal Stopover program. With the program, TAP passengers, whether traveling for business, leisure or both, can stop in Portugal for up to 10 days at no additional airfare on the way to their final destination. What does this mean for travelers wishing to explore by both land and sea? It means after flying to Portugal with TAP and experiencing the country in an entirely new way, travelers can then embark on scenic river and ocean cruises from Portugal’s port cities, or fly with TAP to another European destination.
Europe
Aug 27, 20266 Geneva, Switzerland, Destinations for Family Travel
It’s time to start dreaming of your next family trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Geneva, Switzerland, with us.
Hotels
Aug 26, 2026Make One Final Summer Splash at These 3 Unreal Hotel Pools
Summer may be coming to a close sooner rather than later; however, the warm air tends to linger into September, allowing for more fun in the sun.
Sponsored Content
GET TO KNOW TAP FORBIZ
Unlock flexible, refined business travel with TAP Air Portugal’s program, TAP FORBIZ. Developed for small, medium and large Companies, with options for corporate events, TAP FORBIZ offers exclusive advantages adapted to each type of business.
Multigenerational
Aug 26, 2026Study Finds Road Trips Dominate 2026 Fall Travel, Generational Travel Habits
Hertz’s recent survey and booking data reveal how Americans travel this Labor Day and throughout the fall season. The company found nearly half of U.S. adults plan to travel this autumn, with road trips greatly outpacing air travel.
ShareThis