29 days in Louisiana Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Louisiana trip itinerary maker
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New Orleans
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Baton Rouge
— 7 nights
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Lafayette
— 5 nights
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Natchitoches
— 4 nights
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End: Washington
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New Orleans — 12 nights
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The Big Easy
You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Lake Lawn Metairie and Walking tours. Get out of town with these interesting New Orleans side-trips: Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Lafitte) and Whitney Plantation (in Wallace). The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, stroll around Louis Armstrong Park, examine the collection at Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, and have fun and explore at Louisiana Children's Museum.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the New Orleans online trip maker.
Washington to New Orleans is an approximately 15-hour car ride. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Washington to New Orleans due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Washington in July: highs in New Orleans hover around 80°F, while lows dip to 80°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Baton Rouge.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the New Orleans online trip maker.
Washington to New Orleans is an approximately 15-hour car ride. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Washington to New Orleans due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Washington in July: highs in New Orleans hover around 80°F, while lows dip to 80°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge — 7 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to USS Kidd and Kliebert & Sons Gator Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Baton Rouge: Vacherie (Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site & Oak Alley Plantation), Darrow (Bocage Plantation & Houmas House and Gardens) and Saint Francisville (Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish, The Myrtles Plantation, &more).
To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Baton Rouge trip tool.
Traveling by car from New Orleans to Baton Rouge takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from New Orleans in July, plan for a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Baton Rouge: temperatures range from 92°F by day to 74°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Lafayette.
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Traveling by car from New Orleans to Baton Rouge takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from New Orleans in July, plan for a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Baton Rouge: temperatures range from 92°F by day to 74°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Lafayette.
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Lafayette — 5 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Vermilionville and Children's Museum of Acadiana. Venture out of the city with trips to Avery Island (Avery island & Jungle Gardens), Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point (in Sulphur) and Gator Chateau (in Jennings).
For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Lafayette trip app.
You can drive from Baton Rouge to Lafayette in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Lafayette are 92°F, while nighttime lows are 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Natchitoches.
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You can drive from Baton Rouge to Lafayette in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Lafayette are 92°F, while nighttime lows are 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Natchitoches.
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Avery Island, Millennium Park, Lake Martin, Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas, Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point
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Natchitoches — 4 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store and North Toledo Bend State Park. Explore Natchitoches' surroundings by going to Alexandria (Alexandria Zoological Park & Kent Plantation House) and Living The Dream Guide Service (in Many).
To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Natchitoches trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Lafayette to Natchitoches takes 2.5 hours. In August in Natchitoches, expect temperatures between 93°F during the day and 72°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.
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Traveling by car from Lafayette to Natchitoches takes 2.5 hours. In August in Natchitoches, expect temperatures between 93°F during the day and 72°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.
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