15 days in Louisiana & Nashville Itinerary
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Start: Montreal
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New Orleans
— 4 nights
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Donaldsonville
— 3 nights
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Lafayette
— 2 nights
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Nashville
— 5 nights
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New Orleans — 4 nights

The Big Easy
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, see the interesting displays at Cabildo, get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square, and stroll around New Orleans City Park.
To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our New Orleans trip itinerary builder.
Montreal, Canada to New Orleans is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Montreal in May, New Orleans is a bit warmer at night with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to drive to Donaldsonville.
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Montreal, Canada to New Orleans is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Montreal in May, New Orleans is a bit warmer at night with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to drive to Donaldsonville.
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Donaldsonville — 3 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Donaldsonville: Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center (in Thibodaux), Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site (in Vacherie) and Plaquemine Lock (in Plaquemine).
To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Donaldsonville trip itinerary site.
Getting from New Orleans to Donaldsonville by car takes about 1.5 hours. While traveling from New Orleans, expect somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Donaldsonville, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Lafayette.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Donaldsonville trip itinerary site.
Getting from New Orleans to Donaldsonville by car takes about 1.5 hours. While traveling from New Orleans, expect somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Donaldsonville, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Lafayette.
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Lafayette — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Vermilionville, relax and rejuvenate at Red Lerille's Health & Raquet Club, and then ponder the world of politics at City of Crowley. On the 5th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll the grounds of Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Martin, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.
To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Lafayette itinerary planner.
You can drive from Donaldsonville to Lafayette in 2 hours. In June in Lafayette, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can fly to Nashville.
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You can drive from Donaldsonville to Lafayette in 2 hours. In June in Lafayette, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can fly to Nashville.
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Nashville — 5 nights

Music City U.S.A.
Change things up with these side-trips from Nashville: Mammoth Cave National Park (Cedar Sink Trail & Mammoth Cave) and Dueling Grounds Distillery (in Franklin). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, take an in-depth tour of The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe, steep yourself in history at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery.
For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Nashville trip itinerary planning app.
You can fly from Lafayette to Nashville in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Lafayette in June since evenings lows in Nashville dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Nashville trip itinerary planning app.
You can fly from Lafayette to Nashville in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Lafayette in June since evenings lows in Nashville dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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Louisiana travel guide
The Pelican State
With a landscape of deltas, marshes, and swamps formed by the sediments of the Mississippi River, Louisiana is home to rich native plant and animal life, including rare species of tree frogs, ibis, and egrets. The state's urban areas, most notably the historical city of New Orleans, are some of its most popular attractions and boast a varied multicultural and multilingual heritage, strongly influenced by a mix of French, Spanish, Native American, and African cultures. Native Louisianans proudly cling to their distinctive dialects and musical traditions, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the most culturally diverse areas in North America. The homeland of both Cajun and Creole cuisines, Louisiana remains a top holiday destination for foodies from around the world.