We’re blessed to live in a city so centrally located. A quick, easy drive offers access to all the diverse sights south Louisiana has to offer, from the Cajun heartland of Lafayette to the picturesque Pontchartrain northshore to the vibrant Big Easy.
And we’re just as lucky to live in a place sandwiched between so many other buzzing, growing Southern states. Make a four- to five-hour drive, and you’ll be rewarded with Texas’ western vibes and world-class culinary scene, Tennessee’s rich music history and Florida and Alabama’s serene beaches.
We’ve prepared six road trip itineraries just in time for the long holiday weekend. Read the full story for restaurants, bars and sights to see in Houston, Memphis, Gulf Shores and Pensacola, the New Orleans Bywater neighborhood, Lafayette and the Northshore.