20 days in Dallas & New Orleans Itinerary

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Step out of the city life by going to Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and Dinosaur Valley State Park. Top O'Hill Terrace and Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park (in Grand Saline), Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (in Athens) and Chandler Museum & Visitors Center (in Chandler). And it doesn't end there: cruise along Bluebonnet Trail, examine the collection at Amon Carter Museum of American Art, immerse yourself in nature at Tyler State Park, and get engrossed in the history at Texas Civil War Museum.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airports are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. March in Dallas sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): take a memorable tour with Tours, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old Ursuline Convent Museum, then take in nature's colorful creations at Longue Vue House and Gardens, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Old St. Patrick's Church. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Our Sacred Stories, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Augustine Church, then contemplate the long history of Gallier House, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church.

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You can fly from Dallas to New Orleans in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or drive. Traveling from Dallas in March, expect nights in New Orleans to be somewhat warmer, around 19°C, while days are little chillier, around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.