17 days in Lafayette, San Antonio & Austin Itinerary

Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Do some cultural sightseeing at Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site and Oak Alley Plantation. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Nottoway Plantation and St. Joseph Plantation. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lafayette: Mike the Tiger's Habitat (in Baton Rouge), Gator Chateau (in Jennings) and Jungle Gardens (in Avery Island). The adventure continues: surround yourself with nature on The Atchafalaya Experience, pause for some photo ops at Urns of Justice, contemplate the long history of The Myrtles Plantation, and identify plant and animal life at Clark Creek Natural Area.

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Los Angeles to Lafayette is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 2 hours. Traveling from Los Angeles in January, expect Lafayette to be a bit cooler, temps between 61°F and 42°F. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

Popular historic sites such as The Alamo and Mission San Jose are in your itinerary. Do some cultural sightseeing at National Museum of the Pacific War and The Guenther House Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Antonio: The Y.O. Ranch (in Mountain Home), Fredericksburg (Distillery Tours & Fredericksburg Fudge) and Cibolo Nature Center (in Boerne). There's still lots to do: shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk, explore the fascinating underground world of Natural Bridge Caverns, let little ones run wild at Brackenridge Park, and browse the different shops at Historic Market Square.

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You can fly from Lafayette to San Antonio in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January in San Antonio, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 41°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Austin.

Despite its laid-back college vibe, Austin is an influential center for politics, technology, film, and music.

Get a sense of the local culture at Texas State Capitol and South Congress Avenue. Popular historic sites such as The Driskill and Sitagu Buddha Vihara are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Austin side-trips: Hamilton Pool Preserve (in Dripping Springs), Carleen Bright Arboretum (in Woodway) and Magnolia Market Silos (in Waco). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats, join in the after-dark buzz at 6th Street, take in nature's colorful creations at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and appreciate the history behind Stevie Ray Vaughan Statue.

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Getting from San Antonio to Austin by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. February in Austin sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 47°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can travel back home.