Louisiana

We put together a mini guide of things you might want to know before your trip to Louisiana! Nevertheless, don't forget to scroll down to the comments to see tips & tricks from travelers who've been there!

NEW ORLEANS

📍 Where to find activities

→ French Quarter — The historic center of New Orleans. Restaurants, bars, and live music.

→ Bourbon Street — A nightlife strip in the French Quarter.

→ Jackson Square — A public plaza in the French Quarter.

→ Frenchmen Street — A street near the French Quarter with live music venues and bars.

→ Garden District — A neighborhood with historic houses.

→ Magazine Street — A commercial street with shops, restaurants, and cafés.

→ City Park — A park in the city.

→ Mardi Gras — An annual carnival celebration before Lent, typically in February or March. Parades, costumes, music, and street parties.

📍 Where to eat

→ French Quarter — Restaurants throughout the district.

→ Frenchmen Street — Restaurants and casual dining.

→ Magazine Street — Independent restaurants.

📍 Where to go out

→ Bourbon Street — Bars, clubs, and live music.

→ Frenchmen Street — Live music venues and bars.

📍 Where to find culture

→ Live music throughout the city.

→ Jackson Square.

→ Mardi Gras (February/March).

📍 Nearby destinations

→ Baton Rouge, Lafayette

BATON ROUGE

📍 Where to find activities

→ Downtown Baton Rouge — Restaurants, bars, and venues.

→ LSU (Louisiana State University) campus.

→ Baton Rouge is the state capital of Louisiana.

📍 Where to eat

→ Downtown — Restaurants and local food.

→ Near the LSU campus — Student-friendly dining.

📍 Where to go out

→ Downtown — Bars and venues.

→ Near the LSU campus — Bars with a college crowd.

📍 Where to find culture

→ LSU campus.

📍 Nearby destinations

→ New Orleans, Lafayette

LAFAYETTE

📍 Where to find activities

→ Downtown Lafayette — Restaurants, bars, and live music venues.

→ A city in southern Louisiana.

📍 Where to eat

→ Downtown Lafayette — Restaurants with local cuisine.

📍 Where to go out

→ Downtown — Bars and live music.

📍 Where to find culture

→ Local cultural heritage of the region.

📍 Nearby destinations

→ New Orleans, Baton Rouge

📍 Climate by season

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate.

Spring (March–May) — Highs 22–30°C (72–86°F). Mardi Gras is typically in February or March.

Summer (June–August)—Highs 32–35°C (90–95°F). Hot and humid. Hurricane season.

Fall (September–November)—Highs 22–30°C (72–86°F).

Winter (December–February) — Highs 14–18°C (57–64°F). Mild.

📍 Areas that may not be safe

None found. Nevertheless, make sure to double-check prior to visiting a place that it is safe!

(Picture credit: Kelly)