![French Quarter Street Performer](https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/c_fill,h_73,q_60,w_83/v1/clients/neworleans/NOTMC_55740_4fbb3c0e-8efa-4ed0-babd-5bd67baaff67.jpg)
If you’re visiting Louisiana, there’s no doubt you’ve heard about the region’s mossy swamplands. Just a short drive outside of the heart of New Orleans, tour companies offer swamp/bayou tours on boats, where you can see – and even feed – gators and other wildlife. Plus, many companies offer transportation to and from hotels, making it even easier to access these nearby swamps.