8 days in Covington, New Orleans & Nashville Itinerary

Covington is a city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, located 35 miles east of Atlanta. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): explore the landscape on two wheels at Eastside Trail, then look for all kinds of wild species at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, and then identify plant and animal life at Burnt Pine Plantation. On the 13th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Dauset Trails and then identify plant and animal life at Noah's Ark Rehabilitation Center.

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Tulsa to Covington is an approximately 5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Tulsa to Covington is 1 hour. In April, daytime highs in Covington are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Do your shopping at Jamie Hayes Gallery and Boutique du Vampyre. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site and Garden District. Go for a jaunt from New Orleans to Wallace to see Whitney Plantation about 52 minutes away. There's much more to do: get a dose of the wild on Ultimate Swamp Adventures, see the interesting displays at New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, explore the different monuments and memorials at Lafayette Cemetery No.1, and explore the world behind art at The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA.

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You can drive from Covington to New Orleans in 7.5 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Covington in April, plan for a bit warmer nights in New Orleans, with lows around 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Lotz House Museum and Downtown Franklin. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Carnton and Lane Motor Museum. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through The District, get to know the fascinating history of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery.

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Getting from New Orleans to Nashville by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New Orleans in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be colder in Nashville, with lows of 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.