River Road, Louisiana
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River Road in Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...

 is considered to be the most famous 'River Road' in the United States of America. This fabled road extends for about 70 miles (112.7 km) from Baton Rouge to New Orleans as it runs next to the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...

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Dotted on both sides are famed plantations mostly built by planters in Greek style
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