Houston to New Orleans
 

Anything interesting to see between Houston Tx and New Orleans? Looking for a stop over and haven't a clue about the area.

Not a thing to see...swamp, swamp, and more swamp. I enjoy scenic drives and don't mind being cooped up in a vehicle for hours on end, but that is the most awful drive I've ever made in my life. And, I've had to make it more than once. Trust me....fly.<BR><BR>However, if you HAVE to drive, then I would suggest a stop in Lafayette, maybe? That's where I've overnighted before.<BR><BR>Good luck.<BR>

I agree with Lafayette. I was amazed that I liked Louisiana. The swamp is so different than anything we have in Oregon. The old houses were fantastic. We also went to the living history museum near there. I can't remember the name - help?<BR><BR>There is an excellent restaurant in Lafayette - Prejeans. It was very fun to try different types of food (alligator and frog legs!) and listen to cajun music. All so different but fun.

I live in New Orleans and have family in Houston so this is a drive I make about 3+ days a year. There is not a lot directly off I-10 but if you are willing to venture a little bit off the main road there are some things to see. Between Baton Rouge and New Orleans on a road called River Road where there are a lot of the old plantation homes. Oak Alley and the San Francisco Plantation are both interesting.

I'd also recommend stopping at an old plantation or two. Some of them offer lodging. I haven't stayed the night in any of them, but on a couple of tours, I've thought it would be a neat thing to do.<BR><BR>Even if you stay on I-10, driving over the swamps is an interesting experience. It's such a fast trip that most people don't break it up.

Don't miss the Tabasco making plants in New Iberia, LA along highway 90. Not Kidding!

Don't forget the casinos in Lake Charles and New Orleans.

Agree with Statia that this ranks as one of the world's least enjoyable drives, even in good weather. It's about 400 miles and a good 390 of them are just plain ugly. If you have the time, do veer off the interstate to savor some local color. River Road plantations are neat. Staying overnight in Lafayette is a nice idea, it's about the halfway point.

If time is not an issue, get off of I-10 and visit the plantations on the River Road or take Hwy 90 through true Cajun Country (if you take this route, visit Avery Island and the Tabasco Plant).

The drive from Houston to the Tx/La state line is not the best in the world, particularly because the roads are so bad. But once you reach Louisiana, there is more to see and do. Lafayette is a great spot to stop, especially to eat and I agree that Prejeans is the best. It's not far off I-10 and the food and music are excellent. It's also my hometown. The River Road plantations are also awesome to see.