30 days in Louisiana Itinerary
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Start: Friedrichshafen
Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Drive to Lake Charles
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Lake Charles
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Bossier City
— 2 nights
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Natchitoches
— 2 nights
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Lafayette
— 5 nights
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Baton Rouge
— 5 nights
Drive
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New Orleans
— 11 nights
Fly
End: Friedrichshafen
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Lake Charles — 3 nights
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Step out of Lake Charles to go to Cameron and see Sabine Pass Lighthouse, which is approximately 1h 15 min away.
For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Lake Charles trip itinerary planning tool.
Friedrichshafen, Germany to Lake Charles is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Traveling from Friedrichshafen in March, expect nights in Lake Charles to be a bit warmer, around 13°C, while days are much hotter, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Bossier City.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Lake Charles trip itinerary planning tool.
Friedrichshafen, Germany to Lake Charles is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Traveling from Friedrichshafen in March, expect nights in Lake Charles to be a bit warmer, around 13°C, while days are much hotter, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Bossier City.
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Bossier City — 2 nights
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On the 4th (Tue), examine the collection at Shreveport Water Works Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, then explore the world behind art at Meadows Museum of Art, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Red River National Wildlife Refuge, then get engrossed in the history at Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, and then admire the landmark architecture of Logan Mansion 1897 LLC.
To see photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Bossier City trip planner.
Drive from Lake Charles to Bossier City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. In April, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Natchitoches.
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To see photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Bossier City trip planner.
Drive from Lake Charles to Bossier City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. In April, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Natchitoches.
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Natchitoches — 2 nights
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On the 6th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Oakland Plantation, take a memorable drive along Cane River National Heritage Trail, and then take a peaceful walk through Kisatchie National Forest. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the majestic nature at North Toledo Bend State Park, then don't miss a visit to The Minor Basilica Of The Immaculate Conception, and then don't miss a visit to American Cemetery.
For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Natchitoches trip website.
Traveling by car from Bossier City to Natchitoches takes 1.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Natchitoches are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Lafayette.
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For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Natchitoches trip website.
Traveling by car from Bossier City to Natchitoches takes 1.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Natchitoches are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Lafayette.
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Lafayette — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lafayette: Jeanerette Bicentennial Park and Museum (in Jeanerette), City of Crowley (in Crowley) and New Iberia (Shadows-on-the-Teche, Conrad Rice Museum, &more).
For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Lafayette planning website.
Drive from Natchitoches to Lafayette in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Natchitoches in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 18°C in Lafayette. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Baton Rouge.
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For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Lafayette planning website.
Drive from Natchitoches to Lafayette in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Natchitoches in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 18°C in Lafayette. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge — 5 nights
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Explore Baton Rouge's surroundings by going to Nottoway Plantation (in White Castle), Saint Francisville (Afton Villa Gardens, West Feliciana Historical Society Museum, &more) and Vacherie (Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site & Oak Alley Plantation).
To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Baton Rouge online visit planner.
Getting from Lafayette to Baton Rouge by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in April, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to New Orleans.
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To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Baton Rouge online visit planner.
Getting from Lafayette to Baton Rouge by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in April, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 11 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: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, observe the fascinating underwater world at Audubon Aquarium, walk around New Orleans City Park, and make a trip to Jackson Square.
To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip planner.
Drive from Baton Rouge to New Orleans in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Baton Rouge, expect little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
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To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip planner.
Drive from Baton Rouge to New Orleans in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Baton Rouge, expect little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel 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.
