I-10erary
Looking to take a trip down I-10? Check out our one week and two week I-10eraries for the ultimate Louisiana road trip!
Lake Charles
Lafayette
Baton Rouge
River Parishes
New Orleans
Northshore
Lake Charles
“A Little Bit Country. A Little Bit Rock ‘n’ Roll.” While certainly not in the genre of Zydeco, this well-known song title just may be the definitive summary of Lake Charles, Louisiana. A blend of contrasts that magically works together in total harmony. A Cajun personality with a Texas flair. A love for big-city entertainment and a relished joy of nature. Bold and outspoken, yet equally laid-back and homey. Stylish and carefree — a little black dress paired with flip-flops.
Distances from other I-10erary Destinations
- Lafayette 74.5 miles
- Baton Rouge 126.5 miles
- River Parishes 150.6 miles
- Northshore 198.5 miles
- New Orleans 206 miles
Day One
Breakfast: The Bekery
Attraction: Historic Charpentier District, 1911 Historic City Hall, Mardi Gras Museum, Downtown shopping
Lunch: Luna Bar & Grill, Mama Reta’s, or Panorama Music House
Attraction: Gator Chateau, Bayou Rum, Crying Eagle
Dinner: Jack Daniel’s with dessert at Modern Pantry or Chocolate Box
Nightlife: L'Auberge Casino Resort, Golden Nugget Lake Charles, or Isle of Capri Casino Hotel
Where to Stay: Limited service properties, casino resorts, bed & bed breakfasts or Airbnb…your choice!
Day Two
Breakfast: The Village Coffeehouse
Attraction: Brimstone Museum & Henning House and Cultural Center, Lebleu’s Landing, Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point and Creole Nature Trail All-American Road: Wetland Walkway, Holly Beach, Cameron Ferry
Lunch: T-Boys Cajun Grill
Attraction: Creole Nature Trail All-American Road: Rutherford Beach, Pintail Wildlife Drive
Dinner: Restaurant Calla
Where to Stay: Limited service properties, casino resorts, bed & bed breakfasts or Airbnb…your choice!
River Parishes
Visit Louisiana's River Parishes and experience our authentic Creole and Cajun cultures along the East and West banks of the Mississippi River. Out Here, our heritage is uniquely connected with French, German, African, Native American, and Italian history, and our cultures are presented through our stately mansions, our beautiful architecture, our unique agriculture, and our own gourmet Creole and Cajun cuisine. We offer a distinct collection of museums and a cluster of festivals and events that tell the stories of our past traditions and present uniqueness. Our outdoor gems splattered throughout the region propose an abundance of infinite recreation, and our performing arts theaters feature artistic talent from local and national artists. Come visit with us for a while Out Here, and stay a few days to enjoy a historic, adventurous, and flavorsome experience!
Distances from other I-10erary Destinations
- Lake Charles 151.3 miles
- Lafayette 80.6 miles
- Baton Rouge 26.4 miles
- New Orleans 57.1 miles
- Northshore 77.6 miles
Day One
Breakfast: Coffee & Bakery Norco
Attraction: Destrehan Plantation
Lunch: Port Side Restaurant & Bar
Attraction: 1811/Kid Ory Historic House
Dinner: Petra Restaurant
Optional Evening Activity: Lafon Performing Arts Center
Where to Stay: Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport South
Day Two
Breakfast: Café Perique
Attraction: Spuddy’s Cajun Cooking Experience
Lunch: Spuddy’s Cajun Restaurant
Attraction: Laura Plantation
Dinner: Creole House Restaurant
Optional Evening Activity: Creole House Restaurant – Live Band
Where to Stay: Supreme Inn & Suites
Lafayette
Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America. The region’s history dates back to the 18th century, when Canada’s Acadians were expelled in the late 1700s and settled in Louisiana. More than two centuries later tourists visit for a rare taste of the genuine Acadian experience. Lafayette has a distinct culinary identity as the epicenter of Cajun cuisine that’s earned them the title Best Food City in the USA. Lafayette’s culinary scene is steeped in tradition and continues to evolve with a new generation of chefs making it an incredible place to eat. Whether your passion is for their rich cultural history, the bustling culinary scene or distinctive blend of Cajun and Zydeco music, you can be sure you will leave with a smile on your face.
Distances from other I-10erary Destinations
- Lake Charles 74.5 miles
- Baton Rouge 55.9 miles
- River Parishes 80 miles
- Northshore 127.4 miles
Day One
Attraction: Lafayette Welcome Center
Breakfast: Reve Coffee Roasters
Attraction: Explore Downtown – Acadiana Center for the Arts, Public Art Trail, Science Museum, Children’s Museum
Lunch: CENTRAL Pizza, Spoonbill, Pop’s Poboys, Johnson’s Boucaniere
Attraction: Audio Tour of Downtown History, Cathedral of St. John
Snack: Carpe Diem! Gelato, Borden’s Ice Cream
Attraction: Rock’n’Bowl
Dinner: Ye Olde College Inn, Pamplona, Agave, La Caretta
Evening Activity: Wurst Biergarten
Day Two
Breakfast: Dwyer’s Café, T-Coon’s, Edie’s, Rusted Rooster
Attraction: Jean Lafitte Center, Vermilionville
Lunch: La Cuisine de Maman
Attraction: Swamp Tour, Canoe/Kayak Tour, Acadiana Park Nature Station
Snack: Boudin and Cracklin, Daiquiri, Snoball
Attraction: Shopping in River Ranch
Dinner: Social Southern, Charley G’s, Bread & Circus Provisions, Ruffino’s on the River
Evening Activity: Live Music
New Orleans
One of the country's oldest and most interesting cities, New Orleans is known as a culturally rich and vibrant center of fun, festivity, fine dining and history. Landmarks and historically significant architecture abound, as do sights, attractions and activities for families. Discover the restaurants, clubs and centuries-old buildings of the world-famous French Quarter and the grand homes of the Garden District. Ride a streetcar along beautiful, oak-draped St. Charles Avenue. Take the kids to the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium, visit the National World War II Museum, and stop for amazing views of paddlewheelers and freighters on the mighty Mississippi River. Take a drive south to Venice, and charter an offshore fishing boat for a day of trophy fishing on the Gulf of Mexico. Or drive just minutes out of New Orleans to Chalmette and visit the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans. Visit the area during Mardi Gras or during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival to enjoy major international events you will never forget. If you're hungry for Louisiana seafood, you won't want to miss stops along the Jefferson Parish Oyster Trail in Lafitte, Kenner, Metairie, Gretna and Harahan.
Distances from other I-10erary Destinations
- Lake Charles 206.6 miles
- Lafayette 135.9 miles
- Baton Rouge 81.7 miles
- River Parishes 57.3 miles
- Northshore 35 miles
Day One
Breakfast: Court of Two Sisters, Brennan’s or Palace Café
Attraction: Jackson Square, French Market, Royal Street
Lunch: Steamboat NATCHEZ
Attraction: Ride the streetcar along St. Charles Avenue, Explore the Garden District, Shopping on Magazine Street
Dinner: Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar, Saba, Commander’s Palace
Day Two
Breakfast: Café du Monde
Attraction: Explore Mid-City, Walk along Bayou St. John, Explore New Orleans City Park, Visit a Museum in the Park
Lunch: Parkway Bakery and Tavern, MoPho, Acorn
Attraction: Catch the streetcar back downtown
Attraction: Soak in the culture of the Arts District and downtown museums
Dinner: Bar Marilou, Josephine Estelle, Cochon, Tsunami, Copper Vine, or Auction House Market
Baton Rouge
Historic sites abound in and around the state capital of Baton Rouge. The beautifully restored Louisiana Old State Capitol building is one of the most impressive examples of Gothic architecture in the country. Area museums interpret the history of steam locomotives, African-American art, early village life, the criminal justice system and more. Genteel communities such as St. Francisville and New Roads are known for a gracious living and historic plantations that reflect French Creole influences. The beautiful rolling hills around Jackson and Clinton make for scenic drives. Visit plantations, such as the grand dame called Nottoway in White Castle, for an architectural treat. Back in the capital city, visit the campus of Louisiana State University, the "red stick" on the bluffs of the Mississipi River at Southern University and enjoy fine dining, live music, a bustling riverfront and casinos.
Distances from other I-10erary Destinations
- Lake Charles 126.2 miles
- Lafayette 55.5 miles
- River Parishes 26.4 miles
- New Orleans 81.8 miles
- Northshore 73.8 miles
Day One
Breakfast:
Attraction: Louisiana’s Old State Capitol, State Capitol, Capitol Park Museum
Lunch: Main Street Market
Attraction: Old Governor’s Mansion, USS Kidd, Louisiana Art & Science Museum or the LSU Museum of Art
Dinner: Capital City Grill
Where to Stay:
Day Two
Breakfast:
Attraction: Explore St. Francisville, Magnolia Mound Plantation
Lunch:
Attraction: West Baton Rouge Museum, Nottoway
Dinner: Nottoway’s Mansion Restaurant
Optional Evening Activity: Belle of Baton Rouge, Hollywood, or L’Auberge Casino
Where to Stay:
Northshore
St. Tammany Parish, aka Louisiana’s Northshore, is draped across the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Many come for boat tours of the Honey Island Swamp, fishing charters and kayak adventures on the bayou. Others love the sophisticated feel of historic downtown Covington, a charming historic district with galleries, shops, museums and more than 25 restaurants within walking distance of the boutique Southern Hotel and B&Bs. Abita Springs has been known as a healthful destination since the late 1800s, when a doctor declared its artesian waters to have restorative properties. The quaint, quirky community is also very walkable, and the Abita Springs Hotel is ideally located off of the Tammany Trace, a 31-mile hike and bike path. Mandeville is ideally situated on Lake Pontchartrain, with scenic views and spectacular sunsets, a walking path along the seawall and through ancient oaks, shops in historic cottages, and many restaurants serving Louisiana seafood.
Distances from other I-10erary Destinations
- Lake Charles 198 miles
- Lafayette 127.4 miles
- Baton Rouge 55.9 miles
- River Parishes 80 miles
- New Orleans 135.4 miles
Day One
Breakfast: Mattina Bella
Attraction: Paddle Bayou Cane or Bogue Falaya River
Lunch: LOLA
Attraction: Explore Downtown Covington, HJ Smith & Sons General Store & Museum, Boutiques and antiques shops along and near Lee Lane, Art galleries, Bogue Falaya Park
Snack: English Tea Room
Diner: Oxlot 9
Overnight: Southern Hotel
Day Two
Breakfast: Abita Springs Café
Attraction: Insta-Gator Ranch
Lunch: Abita Brew Pub
Attraction: Abita Mystery House
Attraction: Abita Brewery
Overnight: Abita Springs Hotel
