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Road trip from Houston to Baton Rouge
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ITINERARY
5h 10m274 miles8 stops
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Discovery Green
This downtown park offers free yoga classes, movie nights and toddler story times. The park has a playground, spray fountain and Mist Tree, great for hot Houston days. Enjoy free WiFi and open air reading rooms, or borrow balls or games.
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The Menil Collection
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
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Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
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Reliant Park
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Houston Botanic Garden
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El Sido's Zydeco & Blues Club
This Lafayette club features a lot of zydeco, Creole boogeying music, guaranteed to get you up out of your seat and dancing.
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Acadiana Park Nature Station
8
Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge and Monument
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OVERVIEW
Are you ready for an exciting adventure? We're about to take a trip, just you and me! We'll get in the car together and set off on a fun journey. Buckle up and get ready for some amazing sights along the way.
We'll be traveling from the bustling city of Houston to the charming town of Baton Rouge. Along the way, we'll pass through beautiful landscapes, from towering trees to sparkling rivers. We might even spot some interesting animals, like deer or rabbits, grazing in the fields.
As we approach Baton Rouge, the scenery will start to change. We'll see more buildings and houses, and the traffic might get a little heavier. But don't worry, we'll still be having lots of fun. We'll soon arrive in Baton Rouge, where we can explore all the wonderful things this city has to offer.
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Start:Discovery Green
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(886) review
This downtown park offers free yoga classes, movie nights and toddler story times. The park has a playground, spray fountain and Mist Tree, great for hot Houston days. Enjoy free WiFi and open air reading rooms, or borrow balls or games.
2
Start:The Menil Collection
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(970) review
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
3
Start:Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
4
Start:Reliant Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
5
Start:Houston Botanic Garden
Houston, Texas·
3.0
(9) review
8210 Park Place Blvd One Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017-3105
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Start:El Sido's Zydeco & Blues Club
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
3.5
(7) review
This Lafayette club features a lot of zydeco, Creole boogeying music, guaranteed to get you up out of your seat and dancing.
7
Start:Acadiana Park Nature Station
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(22) review
1205 E Alexander St, Lafayette, LA 70501-2315
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Start:Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge and Monument
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(7) review
Atchafalaya Welcome Center On Interstate-10 at the Butte La Rose Exit 121, Lafayette, LA 70517
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Houston and Baton Rouge?
The distance is 274 miles
What's the travel time between Houston and Baton Rouge?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 5h 10m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Houston and Baton Rouge?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Baton Rouge?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Baton Rouge
What’s the weather like in Baton Rouge?
The weather in Baton Rouge is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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