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Baton Rouge + Cajun Country (Lafayette): A 5-Day Culture Itinerary

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Promise: Five days of capitol history, river and campus, then Acadian culture, bayous and a famous hot sauce island, with many of the best stops free.
Trip length: 5 days. Add a sixth for New Orleans with our /guides/new-orleans/ guide.
Best months: late October through April.
Budget band: low to mid. Many anchors are free or cheap, and everyday meals are good value.
Best for: history and food travelers, music lovers, couples, road-trippers, and anyone curious about how Louisiana's cultures fit together.

At a glance

Day 1: Baton Rouge: State Capitol, Old State Capitol, riverfront, USS Kidd museum.
Day 2: LSU, Mike the Tiger, Rural Life Museum, Magnolia Mound.
Day 3: Lafayette: Acadian Cultural Center, boudin lunch, Vermilionville, downtown, dance hall evening.
Day 4: Breaux Bridge, swamp tour, Lake Martin, St. Martinville and the Evangeline Oak.
Day 5: Avery Island, New Iberia, a thoughtful plantation option, and the road to your airport.
Car: strongly recommended.
Airports: BTR and LFT each list American, Delta and United; MSY is the large alternative.
Risk: hurricane season, June 1 to November 30.