28 days in Louisiana Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Louisiana planner
Start: Scranton
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New Orleans
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Shreveport
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Natchitoches
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Lake Charles
— 4 nights
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Lafayette
— 5 nights
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Baton Rouge
— 6 nights
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End: Scranton
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New Orleans — 6 nights
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The Big Easy
Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, wander the streets of Garden District, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral.
To find photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the New Orleans vacation planner.
Scranton to New Orleans is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Scranton to New Orleans, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Scranton in March: highs in New Orleans hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Shreveport.
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Shreveport — 3 nights
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Shreveport is the third-largest city in the state of Louisiana and the 113th-largest city in the United States. 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, admire the striking features of Logan Mansion 1897 LLC, stop by Libbey Glass Outlet, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at First United Methodist Church.
To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Shreveport tour builder app.
You can drive from New Orleans to Shreveport in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans in March, you will find days in Shreveport are somewhat warmer (23°C), and nights are little chillier (10°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Natchitoches.
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To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Shreveport tour builder app.
You can drive from New Orleans to Shreveport in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans in March, you will find days in Shreveport are somewhat warmer (23°C), and nights are little chillier (10°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Natchitoches.
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Natchitoches — 3 nights
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Natchitoches is a small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to North Toledo Bend State Park (in Zwolle), Kisatchie National Forest (in Provencal) and Living The Dream Guide Service (in Many). There's still lots to do: make a trip to American Cemetery, steep yourself in history at Prudhomme-Rouquier House, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Minor Basilica Of The Immaculate Conception, and cruise along Cane River National Heritage Trail.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Natchitoches trip app.
Getting from Shreveport to Natchitoches by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in March, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car to Lake Charles.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Natchitoches trip app.
Getting from Shreveport to Natchitoches by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in March, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car to Lake Charles.
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Lake Charles — 4 nights
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Lake Charles is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Change things up with a short trip to Mae's Beach in Cameron (about 1 hour away). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge, take an in-depth tour of Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, tee off at Gray Plantation, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bayou Rum Distillery.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Lake Charles trip site.
Drive from Natchitoches to Lake Charles in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in March, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can drive to Lafayette.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Lake Charles trip site.
Drive from Natchitoches to Lake Charles in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in March, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can drive to Lafayette.
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Lafayette — 5 nights
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Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Venture out of the city with trips to Jungle Gardens (in Avery Island) and New Iberia (Bayou Teche Museum & Shadows-on-the-Teche). The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Martin, don't miss a visit to Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas, contemplate the long history of Acadian Village, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Cathedral of St John the Evangelist.
To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Lafayette travel planning website.
You can drive from Lake Charles to Lafayette in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Lafayette are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Baton Rouge.
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To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Lafayette travel planning website.
You can drive from Lake Charles to Lafayette in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Lafayette are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge — 6 nights
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Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. Change things up with these side-trips from Baton Rouge: Vacherie (Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site & Oak Alley Plantation), Madewood Plantation (in Napoleonville) and Houmas House and Gardens (in Darrow). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, walk around North Boulevard Town Square, look for all kinds of wild species at Mike the Tiger's Habitat, and take in nature's colorful creations at Afton Villa Gardens.
To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Baton Rouge trip app.
You can drive from Lafayette to Baton Rouge in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. March in Baton Rouge sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Baton Rouge trip app.
You can drive from Lafayette to Baton Rouge in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. March in Baton Rouge sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) 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.
