Weekend Getaways in Louisiana

Short trips with every day mapped out — verified attractions, realistic pacing, and food along the way across 8 destinations.

115 itineraries

Marsh Light & Shell Roads: 2 Days on the Creole Nature Trail

2 Days · Teen Families

Creole Nature Trail (SW LA), Louisiana

Marsh Light & Shell Roads: 2 Days on the Creole Nature Trail

5 stops

Red River Light: Two Slow Days in Shreveport

2 Days · Active Retirees

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Red River Light: Two Slow Days in Shreveport

3 stops

Red River Days: Science, Riverbrick, and Wild Wings in Shreveport

3 Days · Teen Families

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Red River Days: Science, Riverbrick, and Wild Wings in Shreveport

7 stops

Red River Reverie: A Solo Wander Through Shreveport

3 Days · Solo

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Red River Reverie: A Solo Wander Through Shreveport

7 stops

River Light & Garden Bloom: A Family Weekend in Monroe

3 Days · Teen Families

Monroe area, Louisiana

River Light & Garden Bloom: A Family Weekend in Monroe

7 stops

Limestone and Cypress: Two Slow Days in Baton Rouge

2 Days · Active Retirees

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

Limestone and Cypress: Two Slow Days in Baton Rouge

4 stops

River Light & Quiet Rooms: 3 Days Solo in Monroe

3 Days · Solo

Monroe area, Louisiana

River Light & Quiet Rooms: 3 Days Solo in Monroe

8 stops

Oaks, Shadows, and River Light: 3 Days Through Plantation Alley

3 Days · Teen Families

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oaks, Shadows, and River Light: 3 Days Through Plantation Alley

6 stops

Red River Days: Science, Southern Light & Wild Bottomland

3 Days · Teen Families

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Red River Days: Science, Southern Light & Wild Bottomland

6 stops

Red River Light: Two Slow Days in Shreveport

2 Days · Active Retirees

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Red River Light: Two Slow Days in Shreveport

3 stops

Magnolia Light & River Quiet: Two Gentle Days in Monroe

2 Days · Active Retirees

Monroe area, Louisiana

Magnolia Light & River Quiet: Two Gentle Days in Monroe

5 stops

Beneath the Oaks: A Slow Two Days Through Plantation Alley

2 Days · Active Retirees

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Beneath the Oaks: A Slow Two Days Through Plantation Alley

4 stops

River Light & Quiet Wings: Three Days in Shreveport

3 Days · Solo

Shreveport area, Louisiana

River Light & Quiet Wings: Three Days in Shreveport

6 stops

Oak, Moss, and Memory: Three Days Along Plantation Alley

3 Days · Solo

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oak, Moss, and Memory: Three Days Along Plantation Alley

6 stops

River Bends & Iron Decks: 3 Days in Baton Rouge

3 Days · Teen Families

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

River Bends & Iron Decks: 3 Days in Baton Rouge

6 stops

Capitol Light & Cypress Water: 3 Days Solo in Baton Rouge

3 Days · Solo

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

Capitol Light & Cypress Water: 3 Days Solo in Baton Rouge

6 stops

River Light & Garden Shade: Two Slow Days in Monroe

2 Days · Active Retirees

Monroe area, Louisiana

River Light & Garden Shade: Two Slow Days in Monroe

5 stops

Capitol Light and Cypress Shadow: Three Days Solo in Baton Rouge

3 Days · Solo

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

Capitol Light and Cypress Shadow: Three Days Solo in Baton Rouge

8 stops

Oaks, Ochre Light & Untold Stories: 3 Days Along Plantation Alley

3 Days · Teen Families

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oaks, Ochre Light & Untold Stories: 3 Days Along Plantation Alley

6 stops

River Light & Garden Quiet: 3 Days in Monroe

3 Days · Solo

Monroe area, Louisiana

River Light & Garden Quiet: 3 Days in Monroe

8 stops

Beneath the Oaks: Two Days Along Plantation Alley

2 Days · Active Retirees

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Beneath the Oaks: Two Days Along Plantation Alley

4 stops

Limestone and Cypress: Two Slow Days in Baton Rouge

2 Days · Active Retirees

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

Limestone and Cypress: Two Slow Days in Baton Rouge

4 stops

Oaks, Ghosts & River Light: 3 Days Along Plantation Alley

3 Days · Solo

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oaks, Ghosts & River Light: 3 Days Along Plantation Alley

6 stops

Capitol Heights and Cypress Shadows: 3 Days in Baton Rouge

3 Days · Teen Families

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

Capitol Heights and Cypress Shadows: 3 Days in Baton Rouge

6 stops

River Light & Garden Shade: 3 Days in Monroe

3 Days · Teen Families

Monroe area, Louisiana

River Light & Garden Shade: 3 Days in Monroe

6 stops

Oak Shadows & River Silence: Two Days Through Plantation Alley

2 Days · Couples

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oak Shadows & River Silence: Two Days Through Plantation Alley

4 stops

Riverbanks and Cypress Shadows: A Slow Family Weekend in Baton Rouge

2 Days · Young Families

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

Riverbanks and Cypress Shadows: A Slow Family Weekend in Baton Rouge

3 stops

Slow Days on the Red River: Discovery & Wild Wings in Shreveport

2 Days · Young Families

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Slow Days on the Red River: Discovery & Wild Wings in Shreveport

3 stops

Oaks, Moss & Little Explorers: 2 Days Along Plantation Alley

2 Days · Young Families

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oaks, Moss & Little Explorers: 2 Days Along Plantation Alley

4 stops

Bayou Light & Bal Masqué: Two Days in Acadiana

2 Days · Couples

Lafayette area, Louisiana

Bayou Light & Bal Masqué: Two Days in Acadiana

5 stops

River Light & Garden Hours: Two Days in Monroe

2 Days · Couples

Monroe area, Louisiana

River Light & Garden Hours: Two Days in Monroe

5 stops

River Bend & Cypress Shadow: Two Days in Baton Rouge

2 Days · Couples

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

River Bend & Cypress Shadow: Two Days in Baton Rouge

5 stops

Red River Reverie: A Couples' Escape to Shreveport

2 Days · Couples

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Red River Reverie: A Couples' Escape to Shreveport

4 stops

Magnolias, Mansions & Riverside Wandering: A Family Weekend in Monroe

2 Days · Young Families

Monroe area, Louisiana

Magnolias, Mansions & Riverside Wandering: A Family Weekend in Monroe

Oak Shadows & River Memory: 3 Days Along Plantation Alley

3 Days · Active Retirees

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oak Shadows & River Memory: 3 Days Along Plantation Alley

6 stops

Slow Days on the Red River: A Family Adventure in Shreveport

2 Days · Young Families

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Slow Days on the Red River: A Family Adventure in Shreveport

3 stops

Magnolia Light: A Slow-Paced Family Weekend in Monroe

2 Days · Young Families

Monroe area, Louisiana

Magnolia Light: A Slow-Paced Family Weekend in Monroe

4 stops

Cypress, Cajun Spice & Small Hands: 2 Days in Lafayette

2 Days · Young Families

Lafayette area, Louisiana

Cypress, Cajun Spice & Small Hands: 2 Days in Lafayette

3 stops

Riverlight & Magnolia: Two Days of Southern Grace in Monroe

2 Days · Couples

Monroe area, Louisiana

Riverlight & Magnolia: Two Days of Southern Grace in Monroe

5 stops

Wrought Iron & Warm Chicory: Three Unhurried Days in New Orleans

3 Days · Active Retirees

New Orleans, Louisiana

Wrought Iron & Warm Chicory: Three Unhurried Days in New Orleans

8 stops

Oak Shadows & River Whispers: Two Days Through Plantation Alley

2 Days · Couples

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oak Shadows & River Whispers: Two Days Through Plantation Alley

4 stops

Bayou Hearts: A Slow Cajun Escape Near Lafayette

2 Days · Couples

Lafayette area, Louisiana

Bayou Hearts: A Slow Cajun Escape Near Lafayette

5 stops

Oak Shadows & River Stories: 2 Days in Plantation Alley with Kids

2 Days · Young Families

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oak Shadows & River Stories: 2 Days in Plantation Alley with Kids

3 stops

River Light & Garden Shade: Three Unhurried Days in Monroe

3 Days · Active Retirees

Monroe area, Louisiana

River Light & Garden Shade: Three Unhurried Days in Monroe

6 stops

Capitol Light & Cypress Shadow: Two Days in Baton Rouge

2 Days · Couples

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

Capitol Light & Cypress Shadow: Two Days in Baton Rouge

5 stops

Red River Reverie: A Shreveport Escape for Two

2 Days · Couples

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Red River Reverie: A Shreveport Escape for Two

6 stops

Wrought Iron & Warm Light: Two Days of Romance in New Orleans

2 Days · Couples

New Orleans, Louisiana

Wrought Iron & Warm Light: Two Days of Romance in New Orleans

7 stops

Capitol Light & Cypress Shadow: 3 Days in Baton Rouge

3 Days · Active Retirees

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

Capitol Light & Cypress Shadow: 3 Days in Baton Rouge

5 stops

Riverboats, Battleships & Boardwalks: 2 Days in Baton Rouge with the Kids

2 Days · Young Families

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

Riverboats, Battleships & Boardwalks: 2 Days in Baton Rouge with the Kids

3 stops

Beignets, Bayous & Bedtime by 7: A New Orleans Family Weekend

2 Days · Young Families

New Orleans, Louisiana

Beignets, Bayous & Bedtime by 7: A New Orleans Family Weekend

3 stops

Red River Light: Three Slow Days in Shreveport

3 Days · Active Retirees

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Red River Light: Three Slow Days in Shreveport

5 stops

Beignets, Bayous & Bedtime: 3 Gentle Days in New Orleans with Kids

3 Days · Young Families

New Orleans, Louisiana

Beignets, Bayous & Bedtime: 3 Gentle Days in New Orleans with Kids

8 stops

Bayou Mornings & Ancient Ridges: 3 Days in Sportsman's Paradise

3 Days · Young Families

Sportsman’s Paradise (North LA), Louisiana

Bayou Mornings & Ancient Ridges: 3 Days in Sportsman's Paradise

4 stops

Beignets, Bayous & Bedtime: 3 Days in New Orleans with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

New Orleans, Louisiana

Beignets, Bayous & Bedtime: 3 Days in New Orleans with Little Ones

6 stops

Limestone, River, and Cypress: Three Days of Slow Louisiana Romance

3 Days · Couples

Baton Rouge area, Louisiana

Limestone, River, and Cypress: Three Days of Slow Louisiana Romance

6 stops

River Light & Garden Hush: 3 Days in Monroe

3 Days · Couples

Monroe area, Louisiana

River Light & Garden Hush: 3 Days in Monroe

8 stops

Red River Reverie: Three Days of Southern Grace in Shreveport

3 Days · Couples

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Red River Reverie: Three Days of Southern Grace in Shreveport

6 stops

Oaks, Rivers & Small Feet: 3 Days Along Plantation Alley

3 Days · Young Families

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oaks, Rivers & Small Feet: 3 Days Along Plantation Alley

3 stops

Slow Days on the Red River: A Family Introduction to Shreveport

3 Days · Young Families

Shreveport area, Louisiana

Slow Days on the Red River: A Family Introduction to Shreveport

6 stops

Oaks, Amber Light & River Silence: 3 Days Along Plantation Alley

3 Days · Couples

Plantation Alley (Mississippi River), Louisiana

Oaks, Amber Light & River Silence: 3 Days Along Plantation Alley

6 stops

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Weekend getaways across Louisiana offer diverse experiences for every traveler. This page features 30 carefully crafted itineraries ranging from two to three days, each designed to reveal the distinct character of eight regions: the Red River heritage of Shreveport, the gardens and rivers near Monroe, the historic plantations along the Mississippi, Baton Rouge's cultural landmarks, the natural wonders of Sportsman's Paradise in North Louisiana, the vibrant streets of New Orleans, the coastal ecosystems of the Creole Nature Trail, and the Cajun soul of Lafayette. Whether traveling solo, with a partner, as a family, or with teens, visitors will find itineraries tailored to their pace and interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What regions of Louisiana are covered on this page?

The page features eight destinations: Shreveport area, Monroe area, Plantation Alley along the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge area, Sportsman's Paradise in North Louisiana, New Orleans, the Creole Nature Trail in Southwest Louisiana, and Lafayette area.

How many itineraries are available and what trip lengths do they offer?

There are 30 itineraries available, offered in both two-day and three-day formats to suit different travel schedules.

Are there itineraries designed for specific travel styles?

Yes, the itineraries cater to various travel styles including solo travel, couples' getaways, family-friendly trips, and adventures with teens.

What kinds of experiences can I expect across these getaways?

The itineraries highlight Louisiana's distinctive features including historic plantations, bayous and cypress swamps, cultural attractions like brass and beignets, river experiences, gardens, and natural areas like the Creole Nature Trail.

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