10 days in Louisiana Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at University Lake, take an in-depth tour of Plaquemine Lock, and then stroll around North Boulevard Town Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Oak Alley Plantation, then steep yourself in history at Madewood Plantation, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Houmas House and Gardens.

To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Baton Rouge tour itinerary planner.

Toronto, Canada to Baton Rouge is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and bus. Traveling from Toronto to Baton Rouge, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Toronto in March; daily highs in Baton Rouge reach 26°C and lows reach 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Lafayette.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): stroll the grounds of Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, explore the activities along Lake Martin Rookery, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Martin, and finally appreciate the history behind Urns of Justice. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Acadian Village, appreciate the extensive heritage of Vermilionville, then make a trip to Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Landry Catholic Church.

Make your Lafayette itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by car from Baton Rouge to Lafayette takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Lafayette can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to drive to New Orleans.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, meet the residents at Audubon Aquarium, walk around New Orleans City Park, and get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.

To see traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the New Orleans trip planning website.

You can drive from Lafayette to New Orleans in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Lafayette in March, expect nights in New Orleans to be somewhat warmer, around 19°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to fly back home.