7 days in Lake Charles & Austin Itinerary

On the 13th (Sat), trek along Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point, try your luck at Isle of Capri Casino, then take an in-depth tour of Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, and finally try to win big at L'Auberge Casino Resort.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Lake Charles road trip website.

Brandon to Lake Charles is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of car and flight. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in May, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Austin.

Get in touch with nature at Natural Bridge Caverns and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Get some cultural insight at National Museum of the Pacific War and LBJ Presidential Library. Change things up with these side-trips from Austin: Fredericksburg (Grape Creek Vineyards & Wine Tours & Tastings), Hahne Estates Winery (in Johnson City) and Barn Pottery (in New Braunfels). And it doesn't end there: hike along Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, witness a stunning natural landmark at Barton Springs Pool, contemplate the long history of The Alamo, and get engrossed in the history at Bullock Texas State History Museum.

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Traveling by car from Lake Charles to Austin takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 65°F. On the 19th (Fri), you'll travel back home.