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Road trip from New Orleans to Lafayette

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ITINERARY

2h 53m145 miles17 stops
1
Villalobos Pitbull Rescue Center
4525 N Galvez St, New Orleans, LA 70117-4628
2
Crescent Park
Piety St. at Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70117
3
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
4
The Presbytere
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
5
New Orleans School of Cooking
524 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-2118
We teach the basics of Louisiana Cooking in a way you’ll never forget. Fun is a primary ingredient in our kitchen! Our Cajun / Creole experts teach New Orleans specialties such as Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines, seasoning them with history, trivia and tall tales! We offer demonstration classes and hands-on classes daily! DEMONSTRATION CLASS: Watch, learn & eat! Sit back and enjoy watching our skilled, entertaining chefs prepare a classic Cajun / Creole meal for you while learning about the vibrant history of New Orleans cuisine - enjoy all the demonstrated items, as well as local Abita beer with your meal! HANDS ON CLASS: Cook & eat an authentic Louisiana meal! In this highly interactive class, our guests prepare a complete dinner with one of our expert chefs, and afterwards they are able to sit down and enjoy the meal they have just created. Served with red & white wine.
6
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
7
The Courtyard Brewery
1020 Erato St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4112
New Orleans' first nanobrewery serves handcrafted, small-batch beers made on site as well as specialty draught from around the world.
8
Tulane University
6823 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-5698
9
Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge and Monument
Atchafalaya Welcome Center On Interstate-10 at the Butte La Rose Exit 121, Lafayette, LA 70517
10
Vermilionville
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-2028
Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
11
Painting with a Twist
107 Energy Pkwy Ste B, Lafayette, LA 70508-3892
Painting with a Twist brings wine, art and fun together in a unique experience. Painting with a Twist has events every week, check out the calendar, or plan a private gathering for Birthdays, Team Building or Bridal Parties!
12
Lafayette Science Museum
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
13
Girard Park Center
500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503-2623
14
Urns of Justice
800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800
15
El Sido's Zydeco & Blues Club
1523 N Saint Antoine St, Lafayette, LA 70501-1874
This Lafayette club features a lot of zydeco, Creole boogeying music, guaranteed to get you up out of your seat and dancing.
16
Lamson Park
235 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506-4271
17
Cajundome & Convention Center
444 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506-4264
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Villalobos Pitbull Rescue Center
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(97) review
4525 N Galvez St, New Orleans, LA 70117-4628
2
Crescent Park
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(95) review
Piety St. at Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70117
3
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(99) review
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
4
The Presbytere
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
5
New Orleans School of Cooking
New Orleans, Louisiana·
5.0
(9878) review
We teach the basics of Louisiana Cooking in a way you’ll never forget. Fun is a primary ingredient in our kitchen! Our Cajun / Creole experts teach New Orleans specialties such as Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines, seasoning them with history, trivia and tall tales! We offer demonstration classes and hands-on classes daily! DEMONSTRATION CLASS: Watch, learn & eat! Sit back and enjoy watching our skilled, entertaining chefs prepare a classic Cajun / Creole meal for you while learning about the vibrant history of New Orleans cuisine - enjoy all the demonstrated items, as well as local Abita beer with your meal! HANDS ON CLASS: Cook & eat an authentic Louisiana meal! In this highly interactive class, our guests prepare a complete dinner with one of our expert chefs, and afterwards they are able to sit down and enjoy the meal they have just created. Served with red & white wine.
524 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-2118
6
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
7
The Courtyard Brewery
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(98) review
New Orleans' first nanobrewery serves handcrafted, small-batch beers made on site as well as specialty draught from around the world.
1020 Erato St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4112
8
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(97) review
6823 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-5698
9
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
10
Vermilionville
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(880) review
Get a taste of life for the 18th-century Acadian settlers in this 23-acre village with meticulously recreated period homes, costumed staff demonstrating arts and crafts and a restaurant serving Cajun and Creole food.
300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508-2028
11
Painting with a Twist
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.0
(7) review
Painting with a Twist brings wine, art and fun together in a unique experience. Painting with a Twist has events every week, check out the calendar, or plan a private gathering for Birthdays, Team Building or Bridal Parties!
107 Energy Pkwy Ste B, Lafayette, LA 70508-3892
12
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(96) review
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
13
Girard Park Center
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.0
(8) review
500 Girard Park Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503-2623
14
Urns of Justice
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800
15
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.
1523 N Saint Antoine St, Lafayette, LA 70501-1874
16
Lamson Park
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
5.0
(7) review
235 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506-4271
17
Cajundome & Convention Center
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(77) review
444 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506-4264

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What's the driving distance between New Orleans and Lafayette?
The distance is 145 miles
What's the travel time between New Orleans and Lafayette?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 53m mins in normal traffic
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