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Day trips from New Orleans
Real trips under ~3h each way, with distances, transport times, and insider tips for timing them right.
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6 trips under ~3h each way from New Orleans — most doable between breakfast and a late dinner back in town.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Visit the Louisiana State Capitol, one of the tallest state capitols in the US, and explore its beautiful gardens. Discover the city's rich history at the Old State Capitol and the USS Kidd Veterans Museum.
- •Louisiana State Capitol
- •Old State Capitol
- •USS Kidd Veterans Museum
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Enjoy a relaxed coastal getaway with a charming Old Town filled with art galleries and boutiques. Stroll along the beach and enjoy fresh seafood with views of the Mississippi Sound.
- •Old Town Bay St. Louis
- •Bay St. Louis Beach
- •Alice's Restaurant
Houma, Louisiana
Immerse yourself in Cajun culture and explore the unique bayou landscape. Visit the Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for information on swamp tours and local attractions.
- •Cajun Jack's Swamp Tours
- •Terrebonne Parish Museum
- •Downtown Houma
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Experience a vibrant arts community in this charming coastal town, known for its galleries, boutiques, and the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and the historic downtown area.
- •Walter Anderson Museum of Art
- •Downtown Ocean Springs
- •Front Beach
Plaquemine, Louisiana
Discover the history of Louisiana's plantation era with visits to stunning historic sites like Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site. Explore the charming town and its proximity to the Mississippi River.
- •Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site
- •Belair Plantation
- •Historic Downtown Plaquemine
St. Francisville, Louisiana
Step back in time with visits to numerous historic antebellum plantations and a charming historic district. Explore unique shops and restaurants in this picturesque West Feliciana Parish town.
- •Audubon State Historic Site
- •Myrtles Plantation
- •Historic District
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