Louisiana trip in seven days??
Jun 22nd, 2003, 10:48 AM
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Louisiana trip in seven days??
Right you lovely helpful people - I think we have a rough idea of our itinery..
Sept Fri - Sun inc.
New Orleans staying at B & W Courtyard. Visitng everything we can in two days!
Mon
Collect hire car and drive via River Road - Laura and Oak alley (via Baton Rouge) to St Francisville. Stay at Green Springs Inn for two nights.
Visit St Francisville and surrounding areas.
Wedesnesday
Drive to Lafayette.
Accomodation for two nights yet to be decided.
Visit surrounding areas.
Friday
Drive to Houma (or somewhere nearer NO) for one night.
Saturday - drive to NO airport, drop off car and catch flight at 12.55.
Phew! Any suggestions? Are we mad? Too much driving - not enough? Obviously have missed out loads but it is only our first visit so we decided best to stay fairly 'south'.
Anything anyone can suggest - B & Bs or places to stay near Lafayette in particular would really be appreciated.
Many thanks again for all assistance.
Sept Fri - Sun inc.
New Orleans staying at B & W Courtyard. Visitng everything we can in two days!
Mon
Collect hire car and drive via River Road - Laura and Oak alley (via Baton Rouge) to St Francisville. Stay at Green Springs Inn for two nights.
Visit St Francisville and surrounding areas.
Wedesnesday
Drive to Lafayette.
Accomodation for two nights yet to be decided.
Visit surrounding areas.
Friday
Drive to Houma (or somewhere nearer NO) for one night.
Saturday - drive to NO airport, drop off car and catch flight at 12.55.
Phew! Any suggestions? Are we mad? Too much driving - not enough? Obviously have missed out loads but it is only our first visit so we decided best to stay fairly 'south'.
Anything anyone can suggest - B & Bs or places to stay near Lafayette in particular would really be appreciated.
Many thanks again for all assistance.
Jun 22nd, 2003, 12:24 PM
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Where are you coming here from?
I dont think I'm familiar with B&W Courtyard, but I dont know if you've allowed enough time in New Orleans. You could literally spend the entire time here and not run out of things to do/see. Hmmm... maybe you could do 1 night Lafayette or 1 night St. Francisville? I love St. Francisville but 1 night is possible if you get there early enough or like me its a constant deluge of rain, hopefully that wont be the case with your visit and you can enjoy the grounds of Rosedown etc more. Make sure to visit The haunted Myrtles right on hwy 61 and do have dinner there at their restaurant, the Carriage House. Green Springs is nice, but I dont know that I'd stay there given the other choices. Its run by a very nice lady, but its a fairly new house I'd opt for something more historic, The Barrow House, The Cottage, The Myrtles or even the Butler Greenwood.
Lafayette has a nice Hilton right on the edge of the bayou. Alida's in Lafayette is a B&B as is Bois de Chenes which is all suites and surrounded by lots of property. T'Frere's is outstanding, espescially the breakfast.
You can also do tours out into the Atchafalaya that may rival those out of N.O. and a good deal cheaper too. Oh, off Hwy 342 is the little Acadien Village which sometimes gets confused with Vermillionville but they're separate. Beautiful Chrietien Point plantation is outside of town too and I think they're running a B&B also, but... Chrietien Point is very haunted
Have one meal at Prejeans in Lafayette.
I really hope you can add a day to N.O. and I'm thinking... if you did cut a night out of St. Frnvlle. or Lafayette that could be accompolished provided you did them one after the other and it looks like you are... I think that could work. I wonder if that last night in Houma could be another night in the city instead? You might think some of these places are farther apart then they really are? You can reach the New Orleans area from Lafayette in about 2 hours maybe a little more. You could even stay in Metairie that last night if being close to the airport is a concern, but stay at the Hilton or the new Holiday Inn that has shuttle service to the french quarter that way you could still spend time in N.O.
I dont think I'm familiar with B&W Courtyard, but I dont know if you've allowed enough time in New Orleans. You could literally spend the entire time here and not run out of things to do/see. Hmmm... maybe you could do 1 night Lafayette or 1 night St. Francisville? I love St. Francisville but 1 night is possible if you get there early enough or like me its a constant deluge of rain, hopefully that wont be the case with your visit and you can enjoy the grounds of Rosedown etc more. Make sure to visit The haunted Myrtles right on hwy 61 and do have dinner there at their restaurant, the Carriage House. Green Springs is nice, but I dont know that I'd stay there given the other choices. Its run by a very nice lady, but its a fairly new house I'd opt for something more historic, The Barrow House, The Cottage, The Myrtles or even the Butler Greenwood.
Lafayette has a nice Hilton right on the edge of the bayou. Alida's in Lafayette is a B&B as is Bois de Chenes which is all suites and surrounded by lots of property. T'Frere's is outstanding, espescially the breakfast.
You can also do tours out into the Atchafalaya that may rival those out of N.O. and a good deal cheaper too. Oh, off Hwy 342 is the little Acadien Village which sometimes gets confused with Vermillionville but they're separate. Beautiful Chrietien Point plantation is outside of town too and I think they're running a B&B also, but... Chrietien Point is very haunted
Have one meal at Prejeans in Lafayette. I really hope you can add a day to N.O. and I'm thinking... if you did cut a night out of St. Frnvlle. or Lafayette that could be accompolished provided you did them one after the other and it looks like you are... I think that could work. I wonder if that last night in Houma could be another night in the city instead? You might think some of these places are farther apart then they really are? You can reach the New Orleans area from Lafayette in about 2 hours maybe a little more. You could even stay in Metairie that last night if being close to the airport is a concern, but stay at the Hilton or the new Holiday Inn that has shuttle service to the french quarter that way you could still spend time in N.O.
Jun 23rd, 2003, 10:08 AM
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Jon_Eric thanks so much for the suggestions...and I thought I had it all sorted!!! No really much appreciated.
I know that we need more time in NO but we also want to see some other areas of Louisiana - just not enough vacation - we are flying in from England (via Miami) so are going to be pretty tired to start with!!
I will definitely look into the alternatives you mentioned in St Francisville. Do you know about a good Swamp tour - not in NO?
I'll spend some time absorbing what you have recommended and if I have any further questions forgive me if I post them!!
Thanks again - really appreciated.
I know that we need more time in NO but we also want to see some other areas of Louisiana - just not enough vacation - we are flying in from England (via Miami) so are going to be pretty tired to start with!!
I will definitely look into the alternatives you mentioned in St Francisville. Do you know about a good Swamp tour - not in NO?
I'll spend some time absorbing what you have recommended and if I have any further questions forgive me if I post them!!
Thanks again - really appreciated.
Jun 23rd, 2003, 02:02 PM
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You aren't mad - you will be busy but your itinerary is doable. The distance in miles between all the places you are planning to visit is not that great.
One of the highlights of the St. Francisville area is Rosedown Plantation, which has extensive gardens as well as the well-preserved house and outbuildings.
If you get "plantationed out" and want something completely different when you're in the Lafayette area, go to the McIlhenny factory at Avery Island, which is where Tabasco sauce is produced. You can go on a factory tour, but every possible Tabasco-related souvenir, and visit their nature sanctuary and gardens.
Do try to spend that last night in NO or an outlying suburb from which you can access the Quarter instead of Houma!
One of the highlights of the St. Francisville area is Rosedown Plantation, which has extensive gardens as well as the well-preserved house and outbuildings.
If you get "plantationed out" and want something completely different when you're in the Lafayette area, go to the McIlhenny factory at Avery Island, which is where Tabasco sauce is produced. You can go on a factory tour, but every possible Tabasco-related souvenir, and visit their nature sanctuary and gardens.
Do try to spend that last night in NO or an outlying suburb from which you can access the Quarter instead of Houma!
Jun 29th, 2003, 11:48 AM
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Thanks for all your suggestions. we are now considering The Cottage Plantation instead of Green Springs for two nights and then Lafayette - T'Freres for another two nights and then back to NO so we can spend our last night back in the French Quarter!
All your suggestions were really helpful and we are most grateful - even with the internet when you are across the world it is nice to get opinions from those who have already been before!!
Thanks again!
All your suggestions were really helpful and we are most grateful - even with the internet when you are across the world it is nice to get opinions from those who have already been before!!
Thanks again!
Jun 29th, 2003, 12:09 PM
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Hi Mildew, I thought you might be British when I read "car hire"
The Cottage isnt as elaborate as some but it is authentic and owned by very nice people and they do a nice breakfast. Barrow House, where I've stayed, is nice too but is not a plantation. I know there are swamp tours that leave from Lafayette out onto the Atchafalaya but I dont know specifically who. St. Francisville probably has them also. I think just about every swamp tour out of N.O. is based in Slidell, or somewhere across the lake, but you can join them out there if you have a rental car for a much lower price. I recommend Dr. Paul Wagners Honey Island Swamp tour, which is based in Slidell or Mandeville... I always forget which.
I'm sure you wont be disappointed with T'Frere's espescially the breakfast!
Have a great time!
The Cottage isnt as elaborate as some but it is authentic and owned by very nice people and they do a nice breakfast. Barrow House, where I've stayed, is nice too but is not a plantation. I know there are swamp tours that leave from Lafayette out onto the Atchafalaya but I dont know specifically who. St. Francisville probably has them also. I think just about every swamp tour out of N.O. is based in Slidell, or somewhere across the lake, but you can join them out there if you have a rental car for a much lower price. I recommend Dr. Paul Wagners Honey Island Swamp tour, which is based in Slidell or Mandeville... I always forget which.
I'm sure you wont be disappointed with T'Frere's espescially the breakfast!
Have a great time!
Jun 30th, 2003, 10:32 AM
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Jon_Eric - Oh I gave the game away!!!! What do you folks say if not 'car hire'??
We are definitely going to do Dr Wagners Honey Island swamp tour - everyone seems to recommend this one!
Thanks so much for all your help - it really has made a huge difference to our planning. I only wish I had know about Fodor before!
We are definitely going to do Dr Wagners Honey Island swamp tour - everyone seems to recommend this one!
Thanks so much for all your help - it really has made a huge difference to our planning. I only wish I had know about Fodor before!
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We spent five nights in New Orleans (Lafitte Guest House in the French Quarter) and four nights in Lafaytette( La Grande Maison B&B in Broussard), and didn't think we had enough time in either. But our preference is fewer places, each seen in more depth. Not everyone shares that preference. We loved both places we stayed.
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OK Jon_Eric - 'rental cars' it is! I had noticed how expensive they were as we have been to Florida and the cars are half the price of those in LA!! C'est la vie!!
abram-I agree basically - see as much as possible - in depth - but this time around - our first visit - we wanted a general taste of LA so we can plan a return visit to see more!!
Whilst writing can anyone tell me what 'Antebellum' means??
Thanks again for all the suggestions!
abram-I agree basically - see as much as possible - in depth - but this time around - our first visit - we wanted a general taste of LA so we can plan a return visit to see more!!
Whilst writing can anyone tell me what 'Antebellum' means??
Thanks again for all the suggestions!
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We did a similar route. I enjoyed the (cajun?) living museum somewhere near Lafayette I think (we were going across country so things are running together after a few years). Definately agree that you need to eat at Prejeans in Lafayette. I got the sampler platter with frog legs and alligator. It was very fun to try all the stuff and the live music was great.
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Mildew-
Antebellum means existing before the Civil War between the northern and southern states. Notably, when slavery was a driving force in the economy and wealthy landowners could build huge plantations and farm and operate them with free labor.
I wonder about including Houma on your itinerary but maybe other Louisianians will disagree with me. It may be a good jumping-off point for swamp tours but otherwise I don't think there is much to do there.
Keep in mind that September is nowhere near the start of autumn here, but rather the last month of summer. It's generally October before we count on any kind of respite from the heat and humidity, so pack accordingly - shorts, sleeveless shirts, sunscreen, hats. It's also an active month of hurricane season, so rain jackets and umbrellas might come in handy. Your screen name is absolutely perfect for a visit to south Louisiana in the summer!
Antebellum means existing before the Civil War between the northern and southern states. Notably, when slavery was a driving force in the economy and wealthy landowners could build huge plantations and farm and operate them with free labor.
I wonder about including Houma on your itinerary but maybe other Louisianians will disagree with me. It may be a good jumping-off point for swamp tours but otherwise I don't think there is much to do there.
Keep in mind that September is nowhere near the start of autumn here, but rather the last month of summer. It's generally October before we count on any kind of respite from the heat and humidity, so pack accordingly - shorts, sleeveless shirts, sunscreen, hats. It's also an active month of hurricane season, so rain jackets and umbrellas might come in handy. Your screen name is absolutely perfect for a visit to south Louisiana in the summer!
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Sorry forgot to mention - the original Charley G's restaurant is in either Baton Rouge or Lafayette - maybe someone can chime in on this?
I have been there, and they also have a restaurant in suburban New Orleans that is fabulous. I highly recommend it.
And, someone posted two hours or so to Lafayette - maybe 2 1/2 but often close to 3 with traffic delays and road construction.
I have been there, and they also have a restaurant in suburban New Orleans that is fabulous. I highly recommend it.
And, someone posted two hours or so to Lafayette - maybe 2 1/2 but often close to 3 with traffic delays and road construction.
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My head is just spinning reading all the places you want to see!
IS there a particular reason for this?? Have you been to NO before?
I would spend 90% of my time in NO, ther is just so much to see and do. You can grab all sorts of day tours out of NO if you wanted to, but anyway I have lived here 5 years and at least in my opinion most of the interesting things are within the metro area.
The only thing I would travel too if I were really desperate would be the Avery Island tour, and meaby one plantation!
IS there a particular reason for this?? Have you been to NO before?
I would spend 90% of my time in NO, ther is just so much to see and do. You can grab all sorts of day tours out of NO if you wanted to, but anyway I have lived here 5 years and at least in my opinion most of the interesting things are within the metro area.
The only thing I would travel too if I were really desperate would be the Avery Island tour, and meaby one plantation!
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Thanks OffToAfrica - I have been trying to find out something about Antebellum but there is little on the net - they just tell you about the plantations!!
We have decided not to go to Houma but to spend our last night back in NO. You weren't the first to question our sanity as far as Houma was concerned!!
My husband sometimes alters the Mildew to MOULDY so I hope thats not the case when we get to LA!!!
Thanks again for your help and suggestions.
We have decided not to go to Houma but to spend our last night back in NO. You weren't the first to question our sanity as far as Houma was concerned!!
My husband sometimes alters the Mildew to MOULDY so I hope thats not the case when we get to LA!!!
Thanks again for your help and suggestions.
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