60 days in Louisiana Itinerary

Head to Royal Street and Magazine Streetfor some retail therapy. Get some historical perspective at Garden District and Jackson Square. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New Orleans: Fairview-Riverside State Park (in Madisonville), Bogue Chitto State Park (in Franklinton) and Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery (in Covington). Spend the 16th (Mon) exploring nature at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. And it doesn't end there: witness the site of a historic battle at Chalmette National Historical Park, take in the exciting artwork at Rodrigue Studio, get a taste of the local shopping with Windsor Fine Art, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old Ursuline Convent Museum.

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Montreal, Canada to New Orleans is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Montreal to New Orleans is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Montreal in January, expect New Orleans to be much warmer, temps between 17°C and 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to go by car to West Monroe.

Get in touch with nature at Jimmie Davis State Park and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Head to The Spice & Tea Exchange and Pecanland Mallfor plenty of shopping.

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You can drive from New Orleans to West Monroe in 4.5 hours. While traveling from New Orleans, expect somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in West Monroe, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Shreveport.

Get in touch with nature at Lake Claiborne State Park and Lake Bistineau State Park. Do some cultural sightseeing at Mansfield State Historic Site and Cathedral of St. John Berchmans. Get out of town with these interesting Shreveport side-trips: Germantown Colony Museum (in Minden) and Chimp Haven (in Keithville).

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Traveling by car from West Monroe to Shreveport takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in February, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to drive to Natchitoches.

Get some cultural insight at Cane River Creole National Historical Park and Fort St. Jean Baptiste. Step out of the city life by going to North Toledo Bend State Park and Kisatchie National Forest. Change things up with a short trip to South Toledo Bend State Park in Anacoco (about 1h 10 min away).

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Drive from Shreveport to Natchitoches in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in February, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Cameron.

On the 16th (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge and then stroll through Mae's Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, look for all kinds of wild species at Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, and then stroll through Holly Beach.

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Traveling by car from Natchitoches to Cameron takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Natchitoches in February, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 11°C in Cameron. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Lafayette.

Visiting Palmetto Island State Park and Louisiana State Arboretum will get you outdoors. Acadiana Center for the Arts and St Charles Borromeo Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Lafayette side-trips: Chicot State Park (in Ville Platte), Jungle Gardens (in Avery Island) and Cypremort Point State Park (in Cypremort Point).

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Traveling by car from Cameron to Lafayette takes 2 hours. February in Lafayette sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to drive to Baton Rouge.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Nottoway Plantation and Houmas House and Gardens. Get in touch with nature at Tickfaw State Park and Lake Fausse Pointe State Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Baton Rouge: Madewood Plantation (in Napoleonville), Vacherie (Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site & Oak Alley Plantation) and The Spa House Day Spa (in Gonzales).

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Traveling by car from Lafayette to Baton Rouge takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Baton Rouge are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.