31 days in Louisiana Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Louisiana trip itinerary maker
Start: Birmingham
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Shreveport
— 3 nights
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Lake Charles
— 3 nights
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Lafayette
— 6 nights
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Baton Rouge
— 5 nights
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New Orleans
— 13 nights
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End: Birmingham
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Shreveport — 3 nights
Attractions like Room Escape Games and Gators and Friends - Alligator Park & Exotic Zoo make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Shreveport's surroundings by going to Lake Claiborne State Park (in Homer), Jimmie Davis State Park (in Chatham) and Driskill Mountain (in Bienville).
To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Shreveport online trip maker.
Birmingham to Shreveport is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Lake Charles.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Shreveport online trip maker.
Birmingham to Shreveport is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Lake Charles.
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Lake Claiborne State Park, Jimmie Davis State Park, Driskill Mountain, Gators and Friends - Alligator Park & Exotic Zoo
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Lake Charles — 3 nights
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Bring the kids along to Mae's Beach and Gator Chateau. Go for a jaunt from Lake Charles to Jennings to see Tupper Museum about 38 minutes away.
For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Lake Charles road trip planning website.
Getting from Shreveport to Lake Charles by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In April in Lake Charles, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Lafayette.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Lake Charles road trip planning website.
Getting from Shreveport to Lake Charles by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In April in Lake Charles, expect temperatures between 77°F during the day and 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Lafayette.
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Lafayette — 6 nights
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Kids will appreciate attractions like Vermilionville and Cathedral of St John the Evangelist. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lafayette: Conrad Rice Museum (in New Iberia), Jungle Gardens (in Avery Island) and Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas (in Opelousas).
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Getting from Lake Charles to Lafayette by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. April in Lafayette sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Baton Rouge.
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Getting from Lake Charles to Lafayette by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. April in Lafayette sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge — 5 nights
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Attractions like Mike the Tiger's Habitat and University Lake make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Baton Rouge's surroundings by going to Ponchatoula Country Market (in Ponchatoula), Vacherie (Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site & Oak Alley Plantation) and Tickfaw State Park (in Springfield).
For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Baton Rouge trip maker.
You can drive from Lafayette to Baton Rouge in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Baton Rouge can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to New Orleans.
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For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Baton Rouge trip maker.
You can drive from Lafayette to Baton Rouge in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Baton Rouge can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 13 nights
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The Big Easy
You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The National WWII Museum and Garden District. The adventure continues: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Audubon Zoo, stroll around New Orleans City Park, make a trip to French Quarter, and see the interesting displays at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium.
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Getting from Baton Rouge to New Orleans by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Baton Rouge in April, plan for a bit cooler days in New Orleans, with highs around 71°F, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
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Getting from Baton Rouge to New Orleans by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from Baton Rouge in April, plan for a bit cooler days in New Orleans, with highs around 71°F, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
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