3 days in Baton Rouge & Natchitoches Itinerary

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Baton Rouge day trip planner.

New Orleans to Baton Rouge is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. When traveling from New Orleans in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Baton Rouge, with highs around 38°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 24°C. On the 30th (Fri), you're off to Natchitoches.

On the 30th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Fort St. Jean Baptiste, then contemplate the long history of Historic District Shopping, and then steep yourself in history at Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store.

To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Natchitoches attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Baton Rouge to Natchitoches takes 3 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 22°C. You'll set off for home on the 1st (Sat).