26 days in Saint Louis & New Orleans Itinerary

Test the local claim that Saint Louis is second only to Washington, D.C.

Popular historic sites such as Dana-Thomas House and St. Charles Historic District are in your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Saint Louis Art Museum and Ulysses S. Grant National Historical Site. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saint Louis: Sugar Creek Covered Bridge (in Glenarm), Hermann (Stone Hill Winery, Tin Mill Brewing Company, &more) and Springfield (Old State Capitol, Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Missouri Civil War Museum, relax in the rural setting at Grant’s Farm, ponder the world of politics at Old Courthouse, and contemplate the long history of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.

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Melbourne, Australia to Saint Louis is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 16 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Saint Louis can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Whitney Plantation and Louisiana's Old State Capitol. Get in touch with nature at Fishing Charters & Tours and Lake End Park. Change things up with these side-trips from New Orleans: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center (in Gulfport), Baton Rouge (Capitol Park Museum, Mike the Tiger's Habitat, &more) and Saint Francisville (The Myrtles Plantation & St. Francisville United Methodist Church). There's much more to do: wander the streets of Garden District, brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Biloxi Beach, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral.

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You can fly from Saint Louis to New Orleans in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Saint Louis in November: highs in New Orleans hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.