17 days in Tampa & New Orleans Itinerary

On the 25th (Mon), appreciate the extensive heritage of Beach Walk, then steep yourself in history at Philippe Park, and then trek along Bayshore Boulevard. On the 26th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Henry B. Plant Museum, take an in-depth tour of Tampa Bay History Center, and then see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Tampa online tour planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Tampa International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Mac Dill Air Force Base and Lakeland Linder International Airport. In March, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to fly to New Orleans.

Explore hidden gems such as Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site and Houmas House and Gardens. Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Biloxi Beach. Explore New Orleans' surroundings by going to Saint Francisville (Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site & The Myrtles Plantation), Baton Rouge (USS Kidd, Mike the Tiger's Habitat, &more) and Beauvoir (in Biloxi). There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square, see the interesting displays at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral, and stroll the grounds of Lafayette Cemetery No.1.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans day trip app.

You can fly from Tampa to New Orleans in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Tampa to New Orleans due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Tampa in March: highs in New Orleans hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 19°C.