41 days in Los Angeles, New Orleans & Kennesaw Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Santa Monica (Bergamot Station & Annenberg Community Beach House) and Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, & more). Pack the 10th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, and admire the natural beauty at The Japanese Garden.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Los Angeles online trip builder .

Atlanta to Los Angeles is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Atlanta to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Atlanta in January; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 70°F and lows reach 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can 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.

Get out of town with these interesting New Orleans side-trips: Tammany Trace (in Covington), Oak Alley Plantation (in Vacherie) and Nottoway Plantation (in White Castle). Spend the 4th (Mon) exploring nature at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The adventure continues: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, stroll through Audubon Zoo, take a stroll through Garden District, and get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our New Orleans trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. When traveling from Los Angeles in January, plan for little chillier days in New Orleans, with highs around 59°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can travel to Kennesaw.

Kennesaw is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States, located in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. Change things up with these side-trips from Kennesaw: Build an Ark Animal Rescue (in Ellijay), LaGrange (Bellevue & Hills & Dales Estate) and Georgia National Cemetery (in Canton). Spend the 12th (Tue) exploring nature at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Booth Western Art Museum, admire the natural beauty at Prime Community Park - Secret Garden, hike along Hemlock Falls Trail, and admire the sheer force of Anna Ruby Falls.

For ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Kennesaw trip itinerary planner .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from New Orleans to Kennesaw. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from New Orleans to Kennesaw. Traveling from New Orleans in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Kennesaw, with lows of 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can travel back home.