We were planning a long drive through Louisiana... but did not any of the things to do in Louisiana with kids. That's when Louisiana native, Ashley Ann, spoke up with these highlights for road tripping families!
Check out these stops, from west to east, across Louisiana... and scroll to the bottom for a map. (And these are some some of the favorites... tell us what else you like to do along I10!)
Also, if you have memberships to Houston Museums or the Zoo, be sure to ask about reciprocity programs. You could get free or discounted admission to the zoos and museums in Louisiana (and all over the world).
Jump to:
Sulphur / Lake Charles:
- Restaurants:
- Brimstone Museum
- Sulphur Parks and Recreation (SPAR) Waterpark
- Creole Nature Trail
- Children's Museum of Lake Charles
- Millennium Park
- For even more to do, go HERE!!
Lafayette Area:
- Best Stop (for cracklins)
- T-Coons Restaurant
- University of Louisiana Lafayette Campus
- Annual Event: The last full week of April is Festival International de Louisiane... a free music festival with amazing food, music and people.
Baton Rouge Area:
- LSU Campus
- Baton Rouge Zoo
- USS Kidd
- Plantation Homes (Lots of them!)
- Louisiana State Capital
- Old State Capital Building
Avery Island (Where they make Tabasco!)
New Orleans:
- Restaurants:
- Cafe du Monde (Beignets)
- Pat O'Brien's Bar (Hurricanes, drinks and food)
- Central Grocery and Deli (Best muffulettas ever!)
- French Quarter
- House of Blues
- Horse Drawn Carriage Tours
- Take the Trolley up Canal Street (See the historic homes)
- Shopping in the French Quarter
- Annual Events: Jazz Fest and Voodoo Fest
Map of things to do in Louisiana with kids:
Kari Dermody says
The Audobon Zoo, aquarium and children's museum in New Orleans are great to do with kids too.
Jill Jarvis says
Thank you!
Sloane says
Prehistoric park in Henderson (just east of Lafayette) is so much fun and they are adding other theme park attractions in the future. They currently have a huge walk through dinosaur exhibit (with paved walkway with lots of trees (Ie shade) with playground, picnic area, and dino dig area.
Jill Jarvis says
Thank you!!!
Sarah Brown says
If your just looking for a quick stop there is a park in Jennings where you can hold baby alligators. It's free and there is a lake and playground at the park as well.
Jill Jarvis says
Thanks! That sounds cool!