5 days in Lake Charles & New Orleans Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): try your luck at L'Auberge Casino Resort, try to win big at Golden Nugget Casino, trek along Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point, then sample the tasty concoctions at Crying Eagle Brewing Company, then examine the collection at Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, and finally stroll around Veteran's Memorial Park.

To see where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Lake Charles day trip website.

Houston to Lake Charles is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. In December in Lake Charles, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to drive to New Orleans.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square, stroll around New Orleans City Park, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Audubon Zoo.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Lake Charles to New Orleans takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. While traveling from Lake Charles, expect a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 57°F to lows of 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.