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Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014
August 22, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 10:45 am
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will begin its 2021 tour next month and will pass through Louisiana’s River Parishes on August 20 from 11:45 AM to noon and August 22 from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM, stopping at the Gassen Street crossing in Luling. Come out and see the largest steam powered locomotive in the world weighing in at 1.2 million lbs.
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New Orleans PLANTATIONS Country
Explore the 10 historic estates in the River Parishes of Louisiana and discover the stories rooted in their past.
New Orleans SWAMP Country
Create memories learning the folklore of our swamps and viewing gators in their natural habitat.
ANDOUILLE Trail
Andouille was created here, so get out and try the local smokehouses that each have their own version of the "best".
OUTDOOR RECREATION
The region out here is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and find adventure.
Lac Des Allmands
Famous for catfish, Lac Des Allemands is a haven for outdoor sportsmen.
PERIQUE
Enjoyed around the world, Perique can only be grown and processed out here.
CAJUN & CREOLE CUISINE
Cajun and Creole cuisine are as necessary to our culture as the people who make it.
TRANSPORTATION
Tour buses, shuttles and local airports are all transportation options for the River Parishes.
STAY OUT HERE
Louisiana's River Parishes offers a wide range of lodging options from rustic and quaint to upscale and luxurious.