What's the best place to live in Louisiana? That depends on your priorities. Onlyinyourstate.com recently listed Venice as the  best place in the Bayou State for fishermen. Outdoor Life ranks Venice as the #3 best fishing spot in the nation. Baton Rouge was listed as the best place in La. to be a student, because of LSU's " incredible sports culture, vibrant bar scene, and small-town feel." New Orleans was named the state's best city for art & culture.

Ruston was named Louisiana's best kept secret. For its great food, music, job opportunities, and Festival International de Louisiane, they named Lafayette the state's best overall city.

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