20 days in Louisiana Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Louisiana route maker
Start: Atlanta
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New Orleans
— 5 nights
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West Monroe
— 2 nights
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Shreveport
— 3 nights
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Lake Charles
— 3 nights
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Lafayette
— 3 nights
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Baton Rouge
— 3 nights
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End: Atlanta
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New Orleans — 5 nights
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The Big Easy
New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, walk around New Orleans City Park, admire the striking features of St. Louis Cathedral, and get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour.
To find ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our New Orleans trip itinerary builder website.
Atlanta to New Orleans is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Atlanta to New Orleans is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Atlanta in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in New Orleans, with lows of 83°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to West Monroe.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our New Orleans trip itinerary builder website.
Atlanta to New Orleans is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Atlanta to New Orleans is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Atlanta in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in New Orleans, with lows of 83°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to West Monroe.
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West Monroe — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): walk around Kiroli Park, then do a tasting at Landry Vineyards, and then stroll around Lincoln Parish Park. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the West Monroe route maker tool.
You can drive from New Orleans to West Monroe in 4.5 hours. Traveling from New Orleans in October, you will find days in West Monroe are a bit warmer (81°F), and nights are little chillier (56°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Shreveport.
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To see photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the West Monroe route maker tool.
You can drive from New Orleans to West Monroe in 4.5 hours. Traveling from New Orleans in October, you will find days in West Monroe are a bit warmer (81°F), and nights are little chillier (56°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Shreveport.
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Shreveport — 3 nights
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Shreveport is known for museums, childrens museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Shreveport Water Works Museum, try to win big at Margaritaville Resort Casino, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, and admire the masterpieces at R. W. Norton Art Gallery.
To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Shreveport travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from West Monroe to Shreveport in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in October, and nighttime lows around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to drive to Lake Charles.
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To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Shreveport travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from West Monroe to Shreveport in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in October, and nighttime lows around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to drive to Lake Charles.
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Lake Charles — 3 nights
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When in Lake Charles, make a side trip to see Tupper Museum in Jennings, approximately Jennings away.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Lake Charles online road trip planner.
You can drive from Shreveport to Lake Charles in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lafayette.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Lake Charles online road trip planner.
You can drive from Shreveport to Lake Charles in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lafayette.
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Lafayette — 3 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Lafayette: Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas (in Opelousas) and Avery Island (Jungle Gardens & Avery island).
For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Lafayette travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Lake Charles to Lafayette takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in October, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can go by car to Baton Rouge.
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For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Lafayette travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Lake Charles to Lafayette takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in October, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can go by car to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge — 3 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Baton Rouge: Madewood Plantation (in Napoleonville), Houmas House and Gardens (in Darrow) and Vacherie (Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site & Oak Alley Plantation).
To see photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Baton Rouge route maker app.
Drive from Lafayette to Baton Rouge in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Baton Rouge can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.
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To see photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Baton Rouge route maker app.
Drive from Lafayette to Baton Rouge in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Baton Rouge can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to 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.
