60 days in Louisiana Itinerary

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Head to Royal Street and Jamie Hayes Galleryfor some retail therapy. Get some historical perspective at Garden District and Chalmette National Historical Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New Orleans: Bogue Chitto State Park (in Franklinton), Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery (in Covington) and Fairview-Riverside State Park (in Madisonville). Spend the 16th (Mon) exploring nature at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. And it doesn't end there: brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Rodrigue Studio, get a taste of the local shopping with Windsor Fine Art, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old Ursuline Convent Museum.

For ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the New Orleans travel route builder tool.

Montreal, Canada to New Orleans is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Montreal to New Orleans is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Montreal in January, expect New Orleans to be much warmer, temps between 17°C and 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to go by car to West Monroe.

West Monroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. Get in touch with nature at Jimmie Davis State Park and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Head to The Spice & Tea Exchange and Antique Alleyfor plenty of shopping. There's more to do: buy something for everyone on your list at Pecanland Mall.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the West Monroe tour itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from New Orleans to West Monroe takes 4.5 hours. When traveling from New Orleans in February, plan for somewhat warmer days in West Monroe, with highs around 19°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Shreveport.

Shreveport is the third-largest city in the state of Louisiana and the 113th-largest city in the United States. Get in touch with nature at Lake Claiborne State Park and Chimp Haven. Do some cultural sightseeing at Mansfield State Historic Site and First United Methodist Church. Get out of town with these interesting Shreveport side-trips: Lake Bistineau State Park (in Doyline) and Germantown Colony Museum (in Minden). There's still lots to do: try to win big at Margaritaville Resort Casino, look for gifts at Libbey Glass Outlet, look for all kinds of wild species at Red River National Wildlife Refuge, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of St. John Berchmans.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Shreveport day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from West Monroe to Shreveport takes 1.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to drive to Natchitoches.

Natchitoches is a small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. Get some cultural insight at Cane River Creole National Historical Park and The Minor Basilica Of The Immaculate Conception. Step out of the city life by going to North Toledo Bend State Park and Cane River National Heritage Trail. Venture out of the city with trips to Kisatchie National Forest (in Provencal) and South Toledo Bend State Park (in Anacoco). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Fort St. Jean Baptiste.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Natchitoches trip planner.

Traveling by car from Shreveport to Natchitoches takes 1.5 hours. February in Natchitoches sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cameron.

Cameron is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the parish seat of Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States. On the 16th (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Sabine National Wildlife Refuge and then stroll through Mae's Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, look for all kinds of wild species at Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, and then stroll through Holly Beach.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Cameron route planner.

Traveling by car from Natchitoches to Cameron takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Natchitoches in February, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 11°C in Cameron. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Lafayette.

Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Visiting Palmetto Island State Park and Lake Martin will get you outdoors. Acadiana Center for the Arts and Cathedral of St John the Evangelist are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Lafayette side-trips: Cypremort Point State Park (in Cypremort Point), Jungle Gardens (in Avery Island) and Ville Platte (Louisiana State Arboretum & Chicot State Park). There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Longfellow Evangeline State Historic Site, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, get to know the fascinating history of Vermilionville, and browse for treasures at Lagniappe Antiques Etc..

To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Lafayette trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Cameron to Lafayette takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in February, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana and its second-largest city. Your inner history buff will appreciate Nottoway Plantation and Madewood Plantation. Get in touch with nature at Tickfaw State Park and Lake Fausse Pointe State Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Baton Rouge: The Spa House Day Spa (in Gonzales), Vacherie (Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site & Oak Alley Plantation) and Houmas House and Gardens (in Darrow). There's still lots to do: hunt for treasures at Red Stick Farmers Market, steep yourself in history at Port Hudson State Historic Site, identify plant and animal life at Mike the Tiger's Habitat, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Francisville United Methodist Church.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Baton Rouge trip planner.

You can drive from Lafayette to Baton Rouge in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February in Baton Rouge, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 9°C at night. On the 1st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.