37 days in New Orleans & Nashville Itinerary

Spend the 14th (Tue) exploring nature at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The adventure continues: examine the collection at The National WWII Museum, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, make a trip to French Quarter, and get to know the resident critters at Audubon Zoo.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the New Orleans online road trip planner.

Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Fort Lauderdale in March: highs in New Orleans hover around 61°F, while lows dip to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can fly to Nashville.

Get out of town with these interesting Nashville side-trips: Mammoth Cave National Park (Green River, Mammoth Cave, &more), Franklin (Carter Gin Assault Site Park, Leiper's Fork Distillery, &more) and Dueling Grounds Distillery (in Franklin). The adventure continues: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, catch a live performance at Grand Ole Opry, sample the fine beverages at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Nashville trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Nashville takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect colder evenings in Nashville when traveling from New Orleans in March, with lows around 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.