9 days in New Orleans & Baton Rouge Itinerary

Popular historic sites such as Chalmette National Historical Park and St. Louis Cathedral are in your itinerary. Escape the urban bustle at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and Kayaking & Canoeing. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New Orleans: Global Wildlife Center (in Folsom) and Crosby Arboretum (in Picayune). The adventure continues: examine the collection at The National WWII Museum, get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, get a taste of the local shopping with Royal Street, and wander the streets of Garden District.

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Edmonton, Canada to New Orleans is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Edmonton to New Orleans is 1 hour. Traveling from Edmonton in February, things will get much hotter in New Orleans: highs are around 15°C and lows about 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Baton Rouge.

On the 17th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Mike the Tiger's Habitat, then see the interesting displays at Louisiana State Archives, then contemplate the long history of Nottoway Plantation, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Martin. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Joseph Cathedral, then engage your brain at Louisiana Art & Science Museum, then have fun and explore at Knock Knock Children's Museum, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Tin Roof Brewery.

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Drive from New Orleans to Baton Rouge in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from New Orleans, expect somewhat warmer days and little chillier nights in Baton Rouge, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.