11 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: Zurich
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Houston
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Lake Charles
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Lafayette
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New Orleans
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Biloxi
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Baton Rouge
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Natchez
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Memphis
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Little Rock
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Hot Springs
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Shreveport
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Houston
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Houston — 1 night
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Bayou City
Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery, then see the interesting displays at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, and then walk around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park.
For maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Houston visit website.
Zurich, Switzerland to Houston is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Houston is minus 7 hours. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Zurich in April; daily highs in Houston reach 30°C and lows reach 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Lake Charles.
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For maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Houston visit website.
Zurich, Switzerland to Houston is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Houston is minus 7 hours. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Zurich in April; daily highs in Houston reach 30°C and lows reach 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Lake Charles.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Lake Charles trip planner.
Getting from Houston to Lake Charles by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. April in Lake Charles sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C at night. You will leave for Lafayette on the 11th (Tue).
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Getting from Houston to Lake Charles by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. April in Lake Charles sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C at night. You will leave for Lafayette on the 11th (Tue).
Lafayette — 1 night
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On the 11th (Tue), get to know the fascinating history of Acadian Village, get to know the fascinating history of Vermilionville, and then explore the activities along Lake Martin.
For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lafayette trip planner.
Drive from Lake Charles to Lafayette in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C. On the 12th (Wed), you're off to New Orleans.
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For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lafayette trip planner.
Drive from Lake Charles to Lafayette in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C. On the 12th (Wed), you're off to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 2 nights
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The Big Easy
Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral and then don't miss a visit to French Quarter. Keep things going the next day: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Garden District, and then get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.
To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our New Orleans sightseeing planning site.
Getting from Lafayette to New Orleans by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Lafayette in April, expect nights in New Orleans to be a bit warmer, around 25°C, while days are slightly colder, around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Biloxi.
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To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our New Orleans sightseeing planning site.
Getting from Lafayette to New Orleans by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Lafayette in April, expect nights in New Orleans to be a bit warmer, around 25°C, while days are slightly colder, around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Biloxi.
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Biloxi — 1 night
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Playground of the South
Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Biloxi Beach, then contemplate the long history of Beauvoir, then try your luck at Beau Rivage Casino, and finally don't miss a visit to Hurricane Katrina Memorial.
To find maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Biloxi journey builder website.
Drive from New Orleans to Biloxi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Biloxi, with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Baton Rouge.
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To find maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Biloxi journey builder website.
Drive from New Orleans to Biloxi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Biloxi, with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Baton Rouge.
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For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Baton Rouge online road trip planner.
You can drive from Biloxi to Baton Rouge in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Baton Rouge can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. On the 15th (Sat), you're off to Natchez.
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You can drive from Biloxi to Baton Rouge in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Baton Rouge can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. On the 15th (Sat), you're off to Natchez.
Natchez — 1 day
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary Basilica, steep yourself in history at Stanton Hall, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Natchez City Cemetery, and finally admire the natural beauty at Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens.
To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Natchez trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Baton Rouge to Natchez in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in April, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Memphis.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Natchez trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Baton Rouge to Natchez in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in April, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Memphis.
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Memphis — 2 nights
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Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, then contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, then don't miss a visit to The Peabody Ducks, and finally admire the masterpieces at Withers Collection Museum & Gallery. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to Beale Street, look for gifts at Lansky, browse the exhibits of Graceland, then browse the different shops at City Centre, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Memphis trip itinerary website.
Getting from Natchez to Memphis by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. April in Memphis sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Little Rock.
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To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Memphis trip itinerary website.
Getting from Natchez to Memphis by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. April in Memphis sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Little Rock.
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The Rock
To see reviews and other tourist information, read our Little Rock travel planner.
You can drive from Memphis to Little Rock in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Little Rock are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. You'll set off for Hot Springs on the 18th (Tue).
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You can drive from Memphis to Little Rock in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Little Rock are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. You'll set off for Hot Springs on the 18th (Tue).
Hot Springs — 1 night
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Valley of the Vapors
Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Fordyce Bathhouse, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then admire the natural beauty at Garvan Woodland Gardens, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Anthony Chapel.
To see maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Hot Springs online travel route builder.
Getting from Little Rock to Hot Springs by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. In April in Hot Springs, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Shreveport.
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To see maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Hot Springs online travel route builder.
Getting from Little Rock to Hot Springs by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. In April in Hot Springs, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Shreveport.
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For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Shreveport trip app.
Traveling by car from Hot Springs to Shreveport takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in April, and nighttime lows around 15°C. You'll set off for Houston on the 19th (Wed).
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Traveling by car from Hot Springs to Shreveport takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in April, and nighttime lows around 15°C. You'll set off for Houston on the 19th (Wed).
Houston — 1 night
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Bayou City
Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and then tee off at Hermann Park.
To see ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Houston route planner.
You can fly from Shreveport to Houston in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Shreveport in April since evenings lows in Houston dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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To see ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Houston route planner.
You can fly from Shreveport to Houston in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Shreveport in April since evenings lows in Houston dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
