20 days in Dallas & New Orleans Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Dinosaur Valley State Park and Nasher Sculpture Center. Get a sense of the local culture at Bishop Arts District and The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park (in Grand Saline), Chandler Museum & Visitors Center (in Chandler) and Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (in Athens). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Pioneer Plaza, explore the activities along Lake Whitney State Park, examine the collection at Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Dallas sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field, Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and Fort Worth Alliance Airport. In March, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to fly to New Orleans.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Old Ursuline Convent Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Longue Vue House and Gardens, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Old St. Patrick's Church. On the 27th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: gain a rich perspective with Our Sacred Stories, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Augustine Church, then take an in-depth tour of Gallier House, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the New Orleans trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Dallas to New Orleans in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Dallas in March, plan for slightly colder days in New Orleans, with highs around 19°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.