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If you've been moving too fast and haven't taken the time to stop and smell the roses, the Gardens of the American Rose Center will give you so many opportunities to take in the pleasant aroma and sight of the beautiful flower. Over 20,000 blooms can be seen throughout the 42-acre research and garden attraction, so there's no excuse for missing the chance to take a break from your busy-pace-rat-race to literally smell these roses.

If you've ever wanted to get up close to a vintage SR-71 aircraft and learn its role in our country's military schematics, as well as the story of its construction and specifications, you need to visit Barksdale Global Power Museum. On your visit, you'll discover these seldom-documented stories that will add an even deeper dimension to brave men and women who served in our Air Force during some of the most dangerous moments in our nation's history.

The Strand Theatre prides itself in consistently staging unforgettable, crowd-pleasing entertainment. From the impressive dramatic presentation of Hotel California, one of the country's best Eagles tribute bands, to the hilarious characters that inhabit Mel Brooks' comic masterpiece Young Frankenstein, the Strand's spotlight illuminates a must-see season of music, drama and laughter.

As you check your gear and board the plane, nothing will quite prepare you for the thrill of that moment when you step out the door and experience the jarring sense of freedom as you skydive and see the earth so many feet below you. Skydiving is a sport that so many have enjoyed for so long, and Louisiana Skydiving has made it possible for so many divers to have a safe, fun and thrilling experience every time they ascend to the skies.