10 days in Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge & New Orleans Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, Burden Museum & Gardens and Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center. On the 14th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, then take in nature's colorful creations at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, and then explore the activities along University Lake.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Lafayette Regional Airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Gulfport Biloxi International Airport. March in Baton Rouge sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Breaux Bridge.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Acadian Memorial, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Bayou Teche Brewing, and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Drive from Baton Rouge to Breaux Bridge in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. March in Breaux Bridge sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to New Orleans.

Explore hidden gems such as Old New Orleans Rum Distillery and Lake Lawn Metairie. Explore New Orleans' surroundings by going to Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery (in Covington) and Global Wildlife Center (in Folsom). Spend the 20th (Mon) exploring nature at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Garden District, stroll around New Orleans Musical Legends Park, examine the collection at The Historic New Orleans Collection, and get a taste of the local shopping with Royal Street.

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You can drive from Breaux Bridge to New Orleans in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. While traveling from Breaux Bridge, expect slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 19°C.