12 Activities
An Idosyncratic Drive from Dallas to New Orleans
Starts from
Dallas
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
12
Duration
2 days
Length
505 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Dallas
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
505 mi
Courtney E. Smith
Travel Expert
- Do order adventurously from the Cajun and Creole menus.
- Do ask questions at the various museums on your route.
- Do grab shots of all the great river views in Louisiana.
Driving from Dallas, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, takes you right through many of the colorful, historical, and strange parts of both states. Stop to enjoy the weird, like the only building in the world made entirely of rock salt and an exotic gator petting park, plus notable museums from Jefferson County, Texas and the Steel Magnolias house.
Going from Texas to Louisiana is an adventure loaded with gradual changes. Keep your eyes and ears peeled — see if you can spot things becoming a little more French. And enjoy the memorable meals along the way because both East Texas and Louisiana are known for their cuisines.
Going from Texas to Louisiana is an adventure loaded with gradual changes. Keep your eyes and ears peeled — see if you can spot things becoming a little more French. And enjoy the memorable meals along the way because both East Texas and Louisiana are known for their cuisines.
Driving from Dallas, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, takes you right through many of the colorful, historical, and strange parts of both states. Stop to enjoy the weird, like the only building in the world made entirely of rock salt and an exotic gator petting park, plus notable museums from Jefferson County, Texas and the Steel Magnolias house.
Going from Texas to Louisiana is an adventure loaded with gradual changes. Keep your eyes and ears peeled — see if you can spot things becoming a little more French. And enjoy the memorable meals along the way because both East Texas and Louisiana are known for their cuisines.
Going from Texas to Louisiana is an adventure loaded with gradual changes. Keep your eyes and ears peeled — see if you can spot things becoming a little more French. And enjoy the memorable meals along the way because both East Texas and Louisiana are known for their cuisines.
Courtney E. Smith
Travel Expert
- Do order adventurously from the Cajun and Creole menus.
- Do ask questions at the various museums on your route.
- Do grab shots of all the great river views in Louisiana.
Travel itinerary
5 Activities
Day 1
169 mi0.3 mi
A Fun Drive Full of Eccentric Stops
On day one of your trip, spread out the drive to New Orleans, Louisiana, and make stops at several strange, fascinating, and unexpected places along the way.
18:15
7 Activities
Day 2
336 mi0.5 mi
Diving Into Louisiana History
There's so much fun stuff in the history of this former French territory to explore. Stop at some museums focused on the state's history, one of its most famous film landmarks, and have some Cajun cooking.
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