20 days in Louisiana Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Louisiana route planner
Make it your trip
Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Drive to Thibodaux
1
Thibodaux
— 2 nights
Drive
2
Baton Rouge
— 2 nights
Drive
3
Lafayette
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Lake Charles
— 3 nights
Drive
5
Natchitoches
— 2 nights
Drive
6
New Orleans
— 7 nights
Fly

S M T W T F S
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

Thibodaux — 2 nights

Get out of town with these interesting Thibodaux side-trips: San Francisco Plantation (in Garyville) and Whitney Plantation (in Wallace).

For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Thibodaux trip planner.

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg to Thibodaux is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Luxembourg City to Thibodaux is minus 7 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Luxembourg City in July, with highs in Thibodaux at 38°C and lows at 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Baton Rouge.
more
Museums · Historic Sites · Childrens Museums · Wildlife
Side Trips

Baton Rouge — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): make a trip to Houmas House and Gardens, then relax and rejuvenate at The Spa House Day Spa, then contemplate the long history of Nottoway Plantation, and finally walk around LSU Hilltop Arboretum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): have fun and explore at Knock Knock Children's Museum, walk around North Boulevard Town Square, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Baton Rouge trip planner.

Getting from Thibodaux to Baton Rouge by car takes about 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Baton Rouge are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Lafayette.
more
Historic Sites · Parks · Childrens Museums · Museums
Side Trips

Lafayette — 3 nights

Step out of Lafayette to go to Opelousas and see Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas, which is approximately 32 minutes away.

To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Lafayette trip itinerary maker website.

Getting from Baton Rouge to Lafayette by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Lafayette can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Lake Charles.
more
Historic Sites · Wildlife · Tours · Outdoors
Side Trips

Lake Charles — 3 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lake Charles: Mae's Beach (in Cameron) and Gator Chateau (in Jennings).

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Lake Charles holiday maker website.

Drive from Lafayette to Lake Charles in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in July, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Natchitoches.
more
Parks · Outdoors · Beaches · Wildlife
Side Trips

Natchitoches — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): admire the majestic nature at North Toledo Bend State Park, then choose your vessel at Living The Dream Guide Service, and then make a trip to The Minor Basilica Of The Immaculate Conception. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Melrose Plantation, then steep yourself in history at Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store, and then examine the collection at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Natchitoches holiday builder website.

You can drive from Lake Charles to Natchitoches in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in July, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to drive to New Orleans.
more
Historic Sites · Parks · Nature · Transportation
Side Trips

New Orleans — 7 nights

The Big Easy

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at The National WWII Museum, get a dose of the wild on Happiness Bayou Tours, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and admire the landmark architecture of St. Louis Cathedral.

For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our New Orleans route builder website.

You can drive from Natchitoches to New Orleans in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Natchitoches in July, expect nights in New Orleans to be somewhat warmer, around 31°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
more
Museums · Historic Sites · Parks · Zoos & Aquariums

Louisiana travel guide

4.2
Nightlife · Historic Walking Areas · Military Museums
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.
more