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Road trip from New Orleans to The Woodlands

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ITINERARY

7h 0m368 miles18 stops
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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!
7
Urns of Justice
800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800
8
Escape Artist Kingwood
2628 Chestnut Ridge Dr, Houston, TX 77339-2022
Escape Artist Texas invites you to enter a world of your choosing. Be prepared for an exciting and challenging adventure of solving puzzles, cracking codes, and unraveling mysteries from within. Enjoy an escape from reality with 4-10 friends in 60 minutes while testing your wits. Book now to see if you have what it takes to become and Escape Artist or are you just another chump?!
9
Houston Botanic Garden
8210 Park Place Blvd One Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017-3105
10
Houston Police Stables
5005 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77016-2547
11
Smither Park
2402 Munger St, Houston, TX 77023-5140
12
Toyota Center
1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002-7130
13
Houston Grand Opera
500 Texas St (Wortham Center), Houston, TX 77002-2737
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
14
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
15
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-6598
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national, and regional art. Through dynamic exhibitions accompanied by scholarly publications and accessible educational programs, the Museum reaches out to local, regional, national, and international audiences of various ages. CAMH is always fresh, always free.
16
Stages Repertory Theatre
800 Rosine St, Houston, TX 77019-1939
Founded in 1978, Stages Repertory Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre with two intimate performance spaces and deep roots in the Houston community. Stages produces year-round, performing a broad scope of new work, popular entertainment and re-imagined classics. Almost all of Stages shows are rehearsed and constructed on-site in Houston, brought to life by an exceptional community of locally-based artists and craftspeople along with occasional guest directors, actors and designers from around the world. With a mission to advance theatre and enliven community, Stages offers a greenhouse for new talent and ideas and a place for art, artists and audiences to thrive.
17
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
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.
18
Reliant Park
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
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OVERVIEW

1
Start: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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
Escape Artist Kingwood
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(84) review
Escape Artist Texas invites you to enter a world of your choosing. Be prepared for an exciting and challenging adventure of solving puzzles, cracking codes, and unraveling mysteries from within. Enjoy an escape from reality with 4-10 friends in 60 minutes while testing your wits. Book now to see if you have what it takes to become and Escape Artist or are you just another chump?!
2628 Chestnut Ridge Dr, Houston, TX 77339-2022
9
Houston Botanic Garden
Houston, Texas·
3.0
(9) review
8210 Park Place Blvd One Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017-3105
10
Houston Police Stables
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
5005 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77016-2547
11
Smither Park
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(70) review
2402 Munger St, Houston, TX 77023-5140
12
Toyota Center
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(913) review
1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002-7130
13
Houston Grand Opera
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(94) review
Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.
500 Texas St (Wortham Center), Houston, TX 77002-2737
14
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
15
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Houston, Texas·
3.5
(91) review
The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is a non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting the best and most exciting international, national, and regional art. Through dynamic exhibitions accompanied by scholarly publications and accessible educational programs, the Museum reaches out to local, regional, national, and international audiences of various ages. CAMH is always fresh, always free.
5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-6598
16
Stages Repertory Theatre
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(90) review
Founded in 1978, Stages Repertory Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre with two intimate performance spaces and deep roots in the Houston community. Stages produces year-round, performing a broad scope of new work, popular entertainment and re-imagined classics. Almost all of Stages shows are rehearsed and constructed on-site in Houston, brought to life by an exceptional community of locally-based artists and craftspeople along with occasional guest directors, actors and designers from around the world. With a mission to advance theatre and enliven community, Stages offers a greenhouse for new talent and ideas and a place for art, artists and audiences to thrive.
800 Rosine St, Houston, TX 77019-1939
17
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.
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
18
Reliant Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574

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What's the driving distance between New Orleans and The Woodlands?
The distance is 368 miles
What's the travel time between New Orleans and The Woodlands?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 0m mins in normal traffic
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