15 days in New Orleans & Mississippi Itinerary

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at The National WWII Museum, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Audubon Aquarium, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and steep yourself in history at Beauregard-Keyes House.

For maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip planner.

Glasgow, UK to New Orleans is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central Standard Time is minus 6 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Glasgow in June: highs in New Orleans hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 33°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Gulfport.

On the 13th (Tue), head outdoors with Dailey Charters, see what you can catch with Legends of the Lower Marsh Fishing Charters and Guide Service, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Here are some ideas for day two: have fun and explore at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, observe the fascinating underwater world at The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, and then tee off at Fallen Oak Golf Course.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Gulfport trip planning app.

Drive from New Orleans to Gulfport in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from New Orleans in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Gulfport, with highs around 37°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Natchez.

Step out of Natchez to go to Port Gibson and see First Presbyterian Church of Port Gibson, which is approximately 48 minutes away.

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Drive from Gulfport to Natchez in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and car; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. June in Natchez sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Jackson.

Explore Jackson's surroundings by going to Vicksburg (Vicksburg National Military Park, U.S.S. Cairo Museum, &more).

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Jackson attractions tool.

Drive from Natchez to Jackson in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car and train. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in June, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can drive to Tupelo.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): stop by Margaretes Fine Chocolates, get engrossed in the history at Tupelo Veteran's Museum, then make a trip to Vietnam Memorial Replica Wall, and finally examine the collection at Tupelo Automobile Museum.

To find more things to do and other tourist information, you can read our Tupelo online attractions planner.

You can drive from Jackson to Tupelo in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. June in Tupelo sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.