24 days in Louisiana, Houston & Dallas Itinerary
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New Orleans
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Donaldsonville
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Saint Francisville
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Lafayette
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Cameron
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Houston
— 7 nights
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Dallas
— 6 nights
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End: Paris
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New Orleans — 4 nights
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The Big Easy
Get a sense of the local culture at The National WWII Museum and St. Louis Cathedral. Visit Garden District and Old Ursuline Convent Museum for their historical value. There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Jackson Square, explore the different monuments and memorials at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, make a trip to French Quarter, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Assumption Church.
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Paris, France to New Orleans is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Paris to New Orleans. Traveling from Paris in July, New Orleans is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Donaldsonville.
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Paris, France to New Orleans is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Paris to New Orleans. Traveling from Paris in July, New Orleans is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 31°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Donaldsonville.
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Donaldsonville — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): experience rural life at St. Joseph Plantation, contemplate the long history of Nottoway Plantation, and then make a trip to Houmas House and Gardens. On the 14th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the landmark architecture of Oak Alley Plantation, explore the galleries of Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site, then steep yourself in history at San Francisco Plantation, and finally contemplate the long history of Madewood Plantation.
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You can drive from New Orleans to Donaldsonville in 1.5 hours. When traveling from New Orleans in July, plan for a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Donaldsonville: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Saint Francisville.
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You can drive from New Orleans to Donaldsonville in 1.5 hours. When traveling from New Orleans in July, plan for a bit warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Donaldsonville: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Saint Francisville.
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Saint Francisville — 2 nights
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On the 15th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Francisville United Methodist Church, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Grace Church of West Feliciana Parish, and finally contemplate the long history of The Myrtles Plantation. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Port Hudson State Historic Site, then learn more about the world around you at West Feliciana Historical Society Museum, then steep yourself in history at Audubon State Historic Site, and finally contemplate the long history of Oakley Plantation at Audubon State Historic Site.
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Getting from Donaldsonville to Saint Francisville by car takes about 1.5 hours. In July in Saint Francisville, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can go by car to Lafayette.
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Getting from Donaldsonville to Saint Francisville by car takes about 1.5 hours. In July in Saint Francisville, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can go by car to Lafayette.
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Lafayette — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Vermilionville, then get to know the fascinating history of Acadian Village, then stroll the grounds of St Charles Borromeo Church, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Landry Catholic Church.
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Traveling by car from Saint Francisville to Lafayette takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can drive to Cameron.
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Traveling by car from Saint Francisville to Lafayette takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can drive to Cameron.
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Cameron — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Holly Beach, kick back and relax at Mae's Beach, and then visit a coastal fixture at Sabine Pass Lighthouse.
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You can drive from Lafayette to Cameron in 2 hours. July in Cameron sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can drive to Houston.
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You can drive from Lafayette to Cameron in 2 hours. July in Cameron sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can drive to Houston.
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Houston — 7 nights
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Bayou City
Your inner history buff will appreciate McFaddin-Ward House Museum and The Seawall. Visit Quintana Beach and Pine Gully Park for some beach relaxation. Change things up with these side-trips from Houston: Beaumont (John Jay French House Museum, Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica, &more), West Columbia (Columbia Historical Museum & Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site) and La Porte (Sylvan Beach Park, San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, &more). The adventure continues: stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Mary's Cathedral Basilica, contemplate the long history of Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, and deepen your understanding at Brazosport Museum of Natural Science.
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Traveling by car from Cameron to Houston takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in July, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Dallas.
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Traveling by car from Cameron to Houston takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 41°C in July, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Dallas.
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Dallas — 6 nights
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Big D
Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Top O'Hill Terrace and St. Patrick Cathedral. Visit Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and Buddhist Center of Dallas for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Fort Worth (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Log Cabin Village, &more), Aurora Cemetery (in Aurora) and Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park (in Kaufman). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of DFW National Cemetery, make a trip to Grapevine Glockenspiel Clock Tower, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cistercian Abbey.
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Traveling by flight from Houston to Dallas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Dallas sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 30°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Traveling by flight from Houston to Dallas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Dallas sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 30°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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.
