60 days in Louisiana Itinerary

Bossier City is a suburb of Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, located in Bossier Parish.As of the 2010 census, Bossier City had a population of 61,315. Get in touch with nature at Lake Claiborne State Park and Chimp Haven. Get out of town with these interesting Bossier City side-trips: Driskill Mountain (in Bienville), Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge (in Monroe) and Lake Bistineau State Park (in Doyline). And it doesn't end there: try to win big at Margaritaville Resort Casino, identify plant and animal life at Red River National Wildlife Refuge, sample the tasty concoctions at Red River Brewing Company, and bet on a winner at Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack.

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Toronto, Canada to Bossier City is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Toronto to Bossier City. Traveling from Toronto in January, you will find days in Bossier City are much hotter (15°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (3°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Natchitoches.

Natchitoches is a small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. Escape the urban bustle at North Toledo Bend State Park and Jimmie Davis State Park. Explore Natchitoches' surroundings by going to Living The Dream Guide Service (in Many), South Toledo Bend State Park (in Anacoco) and Kisatchie National Forest (in Provencal). Spend the 23rd (Mon) exploring nature at Cane River Creole National Historical Park. There's still lots to do: take a memorable drive along Cane River National Heritage Trail.

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Getting from Bossier City to Natchitoches by car takes about 1.5 hours. January in Natchitoches sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Charles.

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. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Tupper Museum and 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center. You'll get in some beach time at Mae's Beach and Holly Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lake Charles: Gator Chateau (in Jennings) and Peveto Woods Birds & Butterfly Sanctuary (in Cameron). There's lots more to do: tee off at Gray Plantation, sample the fine beverages at Bayou Rum Distillery, look for all kinds of wild species at Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point, and sample the tasty concoctions at Crying Eagle Brewing Company.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Natchitoches to Lake Charles. In January, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Lafayette.

Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Get outdoors at The Atchafalaya Experience and Lake Martin. Explore Lafayette's surroundings by going to Cypremort Point State Park (in Cypremort Point), Avery Island (Bird City & Jungle Gardens) and Palmetto Island State Park (in Abbeville). There's still lots to do: admire the majestic nature at Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site, tour the pleasant surroundings at Creole Nature Trail, enjoy some diversion at Lamson Park, and explore the activities along Lake Martin Rookery.

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Drive from Lake Charles to Lafayette in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In January in Lafayette, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Oak Alley Plantation and USS Kidd. Escape the urban bustle at Mike the Tiger's Habitat and University Lake. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Baton Rouge: Madewood Plantation (in Napoleonville), Lake Fausse Pointe State Park (in Saint Martinville) and Nottoway Plantation (in White Castle). Next up on the itinerary: immerse yourself in nature at Tickfaw State Park, sample the fine beverages at Oxbow Rum Distillery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Francisville United Methodist Church, and steep yourself in history at Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site.

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Traveling by car from Lafayette to Baton Rouge takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. February in Baton Rouge sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to drive 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at The National WWII Museum and Chalmette National Historical Park. Visiting Boat Tours & Water Sports and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve will get you outdoors. Explore New Orleans' surroundings by going to Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (in Lacombe), Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery (in Covington) and Mandeville (Fontainebleau State Park, Northlake Nature Center, &more). And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Garden District, don't miss a visit to Jackson Square, wander the streets of Magazine Street, and shop like a local with Royal Street.

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Traveling by car from Baton Rouge to New Orleans takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Baton Rouge, expect little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 15°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.