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Day trips from New Orleans

Places you can visit in a day from New Orleans and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Oak Alley Plantation
68 km from New Orleans
Historic plantation with a 300‑foot oak canopy, offers tours of antebellum life
2

Laura Plantation
63 km from New Orleans
Museum‑style plantation showing Creole culture and slave quarters
3

Destrehan Plantation
28 km from New Orleans
Well‑preserved sugarcane plantation with guided tours and a museum
4

Barataria Preserve
18 km from New Orleans
Swamp trails and boardwalks showcasing Louisiana wetlands and wildlife
5

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
15 km from New Orleans
Park combining cultural exhibits and nature trails about the Gulf Coast
6

Fontainebleau State Park
43 km from New Orleans
Beachside state park with fishing pier, camping and historic fort ruins
7

Covington
54 km from New Orleans
Scenic small town on the lake with antique shops and river views
8

Mandeville
45 km from New Orleans
Lake‑front town known for art galleries, restaurants and a historic pier
9

Abita Springs
58 km from New Orleans
Quiet town with natural springs, a small museum and local craft shops