{"id":40726,"date":"2015-04-07T17:26:06","date_gmt":"2015-04-08T00:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=40726"},"modified":"2015-04-07T17:26:06","modified_gmt":"2015-04-08T00:26:06","slug":"crazy-things-in-louisiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/crazy-things-in-louisiana\/","title":{"rendered":"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>1. Nicholas Cage\u2019s Pyramid Tomb<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Zimbio<\/div>\n<p>Nicholas Cage has always been well known for his bizarre movie choices and off-screen behavior. The eccentric National Treasure star already has his grave and location picked out for when he dies \u2013 and it\u2019s a pyramid-shaped mausoleum found in a New Orleans cemetery.<\/p>\n<h2>2. The Cats Of Jackson Square<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Allson Domzalski<\/div>\n<p>The freaks might come out in Jackson Square at night, but so do the cats. New Orleans\u2019s feline population runs rampant. The locals are long-since used to them, but the visitors always seem to be taken aback by just how many of them there are. Welcome to NOLA!<\/p>\n<h2>3. Praline Bacon At Elizabeth\u2019s Will Help You Die Happy<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-5.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>Source: Elizabeth\u2019s Restaurant Facebook<\/div>\n<p>Pralines are great. Bacon is even better. But when you put them both together, you get something almost supernatural: praline bacon. You can find this delicious treat at Elizabeth\u2019s Restaurant in NOLA.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Where The Odd Fellows Rest<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Atlas Obscura<\/div>\n<p>New Orleans has more than a few notable cemeteries, but one that doesn\u2019t get nearly as much press as the big ones is Odd Fellows Rest, the burial ground for the members of an old secret society.<br \/>\nBuilt in 1847, the Grand Lodge of the Order of Odd Fellows has been reported to be similar to the Masons.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Don\u2019t Disturb The Gates Of Guinee<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-4.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Atlas Obscura<\/div>\n<p>If you believe in Voodoo, then you know that the souls of the dead are said to dwell in the underworld of Guinee. And many believe that the Gates to Guinee can be found right here in New Orleans scattered across seven different spots in the city along Canal Street.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Ride Free At The Angolo State Prison Rodeo<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-6.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Virtual Tourist<\/div>\n<p>Something different to check out the next time you\u2019re in the Baton Rouge area is the Angolo State Prison Rodeo. This is a traditional rodeo event that includes both bull and bronco riding and has goods for sale that have been produced by the inmates of the Angolo State Prison.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Check Out This Blaze Of Bonnie And Clyde Glory<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-7.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Wikipedia<\/div>\n<p>Everyone knows the gist of Bonnie and Clyde\u2019s story but few know all the details. But if you visit Gibsland, you can learn all there is to know. Adjacent to the place where the duo were gunned down by police is a museum that tells the whole story the way it\u2019s meant to be told.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Put Your Finger In The Bullet Hole Of The Huey Long Shooting<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-8.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Sodahead.com<\/div>\n<p>Come to the Capitol of Louisiana in Baton Rouge to stand at the exact spot where Senator Huey Long was shot. The spot in the Capitol showcases the site with a plaque, photos of Long, the shooter, the gun, clothing, and of course, the bullet hole itself which you can poke your finger inside.<\/p>\n<h2>9. See The Half Dog Half Alligator In Abita Mystery House<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-9.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Atlas Obscura<\/div>\n<p>The Abita Mystery House is filled with the most uniquely bizarre creations straight from Preble\u2019s brain and fingertips, including the likes of Darrell The Dogigator, the half alligator half dog sculpture.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Chow Down On Donut Sliders Like There\u2019s No Tomorrow<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-10.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: District Donut Sliders Brew Facebook<\/div>\n<p>Why donut sliders aren\u2019t a thing everywhere is the biggest mystery of all. But here in New Orleans, District Donut Sliders Brew makes sure that no one ever has to ask that question.<br \/>\nThese sweet and savory creations sometimes look more like a work of art, but once you take a bite, you realize that you\u2019re eating an entire meal in one delicious little pastry.<br \/>\n\/\/<br \/>\n\/\/ <\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<!-- B_Blog_300x250_Inline1 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1425403311834-0\" style=\"width: 300px;height: 250px\">\/\/ <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>11. The Best Punch Buggy In All Of Louisiana<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-11.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Abita Mystery House Facebook<\/div>\n<p>This folk art style car almost looks more like a painting than it does an automobile. The awesome little Volkswagen is privately owned, created and driven by local artist Kelly Israel.<br \/>\nIt is not on display and it is not up for sale, you just have to be lucky enough to spot it going down the road once in a while.<\/p>\n<h2>12. See How Large Mike The Tiger Is Living<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-19.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>Source: Wikipedia<\/div>\n<p>The LSU mascot\u2019s name is Mike The Tiger. The catch is that he\u2019s a real tiger. And he\u2019s living the pampered life on campus in one of the most impressive tiger habitats in the country.<br \/>\nHis home is 15,000 square feet and comes complete with a waterfall, swimming pond, and tons of well-landscaped foliage.<\/p>\n<h2>13. Visit One Of The Most Haunted Homes In America<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-21.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>Source: Wikipedia<\/div>\n<p>The Myrtles Plantation is said to be one of the most haunted houses in the entire country that comes with a seriously dark past involving the poisoning of two children. It\u2019s also said to be located right on top of an Indian burial ground. Talk about a double-whammy.<br \/>\nThe plantation is still open and functions as a bed and breakfast for paranormal enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<h2>14. And Crawfish Jelly<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF;border: 0;border-radius: 3px;margin: 1px;max-width: 658px;padding: 0;width: calc(100% - 2px)\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"4\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8;line-height: 0;margin-top: 40px;padding: 50% 0;text-align: center;width: 100%\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;padding: 0 4px\"><a style=\"color: #000;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;line-height: 17px;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/JlhyQHJvQi\/\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Oh my word. #crawfish #jelly #onlyinlouisiana<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;line-height: 17px;margin-bottom: 0;margin-top: 8px;overflow: hidden;padding: 8px 0 7px;text-align: center\">A photo posted by Olivia (@olivia_maybe) on Apr 18, 2012 at 8:36pm PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Why? Because this is Louisana. That\u2019s why.<\/p>\n<h2>15. It\u2019s The Britney Museum, B#@$!<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-12.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Tinypic<\/div>\n<p>The people of Kentwood, Louisiana are proud to call Britney Spears one of their own. The Kentwood Welcome Center and Museum features a wing dedicated solely to the singer herself, complete with her albums, some awards, and some of her own clothes.<\/p>\n<h2>16. Explore The Abandoned Six Flags<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-13.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Atlas Obscura<\/div>\n<p>The local Six Flags amusement park of New Orleans stands as proof of Hurricane Katrina\u2019s lasting devastation. It was flooded out and destroyed by the storm and has yet to ever be repaired, leaving an abandoned and incredibly creepy park in its wake.<\/p>\n<h2>17. Try A B.L.F.G.T. From Emeril\u2019s<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-14.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Pinterest<\/div>\n<p>B.L.T.\u2019s are already awesome. But throw an F and a G in the mix and you have yourself a work of pure genius. Emeril Lagasse\u2019s famous eponymous restaurant in New Orleans has a glorious bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomatoes sandwich.<\/p>\n<h2>18. For The Love Of Tobasco<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-15.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Dixie Dining<\/div>\n<p>Avery Island is full of surprises. It\u2019s a salt dome surrounded by wildlife filled marshlands and swamps. But hot sauce lovers will perk up at the news that this is where you can tour the factory where Tabasco Sauce is made and see the fields where the spicy peppers grow.<\/p>\n<h2>19. See Where Hitler\u2019s Horse Is Buried<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-16.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Groundspeak<\/div>\n<p>La Branche Plantation in St. Rose is the place to go if you\u2019re a history buff and irreverence is your thing. This plantation is home to the grave of Adolf Hitler\u2019s horse, Nordlicht. It also claims President Zachary Taylor\u2019s bathtub as one of their exhibits.<\/p>\n<h2>20. Visit Jayne Mansfield\u2019s Crash Site<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-17.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: booknotesplus.wordpress.com<\/div>\n<p>Jayne Mansfield was a bombshell actress whose career and life were sadly cut short when she was killed in a car crash at the age of 34. You can visit the scene of the accident which is marked with a cross and is frequently adorned with photos and gifts in Slidell.<\/p>\n<h2>21. Check Out The Frog Capital Of The World<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-18.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Rayne Frog Festival Facebook<\/div>\n<p>Kermit might call Mississippi his home, but the frog capital of the world is located in Rayne, Louisiana. Along with a ton of frogs, you can also find the Frog Festival, where you\u2019ll get to enjoy bucket loads of frog legs and crawfish boil.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>22. Taste The Best Strawberries On The Planet<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-20.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Inc. Facebook<\/div>\n<p>The town of Ponachatoula used to grow so many strawberries from local farmers, it earned its name as the Strawberry Capital Of The World. These days, production isn\u2019t quite as high as it was, but they\u2019re still turning out some of the most unbelievable strawberries you\u2019ve ever tried.\/\/<br \/>\n\/\/ <\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<!-- B_Blog_300x250_Inline2 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1425403275176-0\" style=\"width: 300px;height: 250px\">\/\/ <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>23. Who Needs A Moon Pie When You Can Get A Sammy<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-22.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: The Creole Creamery<\/div>\n<p>The Creole Creamery boasts some of the most fantastically Louisiana flavors you will ever find including the likes of Creole Tomato Sorbet. And their famous and freshly made sammies ice cream sandwiches might even have you turning down those Moon Pies.<\/p>\n<h2>24. Mix It Up With Some Banana Beignets<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-23.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Yelp<\/div>\n<p>There are only a few places in New Orleans where purists say that you should get a real beignets. But if you\u2019re a little more open-minded and just want to find something different and delicious, try the sweet banana beignets at Palace Caf\u00e9.<br \/>\nThey\u2019re served with a classic Foster sauce of brown sugar, butter, rum, cinnamon, and a banana liquor, making the perfect food for Sunday brunch when you\u2019re on Canal Street.<\/p>\n<h2>25. Vending Machines Get A Little Different<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-24.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Twitter<\/div>\n<p>You might be used to vending machines carrying potato chips and Skittles. But here in Louisiana, prepare for a Big Az Burger, some boudin, and a disposable bowl of shrimp stew.<\/p>\n<h2>26. Three Days Of Playing In The Mud<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px\" alt=\"27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/la-crazy\/25-Craziest-Things-Louisiana-25.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Brandy Rothacher Facebook<\/div>\n<p>Oversized trucks, quads, or just jumping in puddles like you did when you were a kid \u2013 whatever your preference, you can do it at the Louisiana Mud Festival. And yes, it really goes on for three days.<\/p>\n<h2>27. Bad Breath Got Ya Down?<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF;border: 0;border-radius: 3px;margin: 1px;max-width: 658px;padding: 0;width: calc(100% - 2px)\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"4\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8;line-height: 0;margin-top: 40px;padding: 50% 0;text-align: center;width: 100%\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;padding: 0 4px\"><a style=\"color: #000;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;line-height: 17px;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/n8AnSEooQj\/\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">hmmm&#8230; #seemslegit #onlyinlouisiana<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd;font-family: Arial,sans-serif;font-size: 14px;line-height: 17px;margin-bottom: 0;margin-top: 8px;overflow: hidden;padding: 8px 0 7px;text-align: center\">A photo posted by Denny Gallaway (@denden1982) on May 13, 2014 at 5:51am PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nJust pop an Alligator Poop mint. Problem solved!<br \/>\n<b>What&#8217;s the craziest thing that exists in Louisiana in your opinion? Tell us in the comments below!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Nicholas Cage\u2019s Pyramid Tomb Source: Zimbio Nicholas Cage has always been well known for his bizarre movie choices and off-screen behavior. The eccentric National Treasure star already has his grave and location picked out for when he dies \u2013 and it\u2019s a pyramid-shaped mausoleum found in a New Orleans cemetery. 2. The Cats Of Jackson Square Source: Flickr user Allson Domzalski The freaks might come out in Jackson Square at night, but so do the cats. New Orleans\u2019s feline population runs rampant. The locals are long-since used to them, but the visitors always seem to be taken aback by [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":40847,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinions","post--single"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>27 Crazy Things You Never Knew Existed In Louisiana<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wacky things that make the less beaten path look so good.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/crazy-things-in-louisiana\/\" \/>\n<meta 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