29 days in Louisiana Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Louisiana journey planner
Start: Brisbane
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Lafayette
— 4 nights
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Lake Charles
— 3 nights
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Shreveport
— 3 nights
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Natchitoches
— 3 nights
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Baton Rouge
— 4 nights
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Houma
— 2 nights
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New Orleans
— 8 nights
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End: Brisbane
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Lafayette — 4 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Lafayette: City of Crowley (in Crowley), Jeanerette Bicentennial Park and Museum (in Jeanerette) and Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas (in Opelousas).
For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Lafayette trip planner.
Brisbane, Australia to Lafayette is an approximately 23-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 16 hours traveling from Brisbane to Lafayette. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Brisbane in October: highs in Lafayette hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Lake Charles.
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For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Lafayette trip planner.
Brisbane, Australia to Lafayette is an approximately 23-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 16 hours traveling from Brisbane to Lafayette. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Brisbane in October: highs in Lafayette hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Lake Charles.
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Lake Charles — 3 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Mae's Beach (in Cameron) and Jennings (Gator Chateau & Tupper Museum).
To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Lake Charles travel planner.
Traveling by car from Lafayette to Lake Charles takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October in Lake Charles, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to drive to Shreveport.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Lake Charles travel planner.
Traveling by car from Lafayette to Lake Charles takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October in Lake Charles, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to drive to Shreveport.
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Shreveport — 3 nights
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When in Shreveport, make a side trip to see Germantown Colony Museum in Minden, approximately Minden away.
For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Shreveport trip site.
Getting from Lake Charles to Shreveport by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Natchitoches.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Shreveport trip site.
Getting from Lake Charles to Shreveport by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Natchitoches.
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Natchitoches — 3 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Natchitoches: Ruston (Louisiana Military Museum & Lincoln Parish Park) and Living The Dream Guide Service (in Many).
To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Natchitoches day trip planning website.
Getting from Shreveport to Natchitoches by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In October, daily temperatures in Natchitoches can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can go by car to Baton Rouge.
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To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Natchitoches day trip planning website.
Getting from Shreveport to Natchitoches by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In October, daily temperatures in Natchitoches can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can go by car to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge — 4 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to National Hansen's Disease Museum (in Carville), Houmas House and Gardens (in Darrow) and Nottoway Plantation (in White Castle).
To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Baton Rouge trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Natchitoches to Baton Rouge by car takes about 3 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can drive to Houma.
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To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read Baton Rouge trip itinerary builder app.
Getting from Natchitoches to Baton Rouge by car takes about 3 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can drive to Houma.
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Saint Francisville, National Hansen's Disease Museum, Plaquemine Lock, Houmas House and Gardens, Nottoway Plantation
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Houma — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Whitney Plantation, then admire the striking features of Oak Alley Plantation, and then contemplate the long history of Madewood Plantation. On the next day, brush up on your military savvy at Regional Military Museum, browse the exhibits of Southdown Plantation & Museum, and then deepen your understanding at Nicholls State University.
To find photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Houma trip maker tool.
Drive from Baton Rouge to Houma in 2 hours. In November in Houma, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to New Orleans.
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To find photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Houma trip maker tool.
Drive from Baton Rouge to Houma in 2 hours. In November in Houma, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 8 nights
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The Big Easy
New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, examine the collection at Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, don't miss a visit to French Quarter, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District.
To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans day trip planning site.
You can drive from Houma to New Orleans in 1.5 hours. While traveling from Houma, expect little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 19°C. On the 15th (Wed), you're off to home.
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To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans day trip planning site.
You can drive from Houma to New Orleans in 1.5 hours. While traveling from Houma, expect little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 19°C. On the 15th (Wed), you're off to home.
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