Ultimate Road Trip from Houston to New Orleans - Best Stops, Where to Stay and Eat

Road Trip from Houston to New Orleans

Routes

Houston - Beaumont - Port Arthur - Lake Charles - Baton Rouge - New Orleans

Follow I-10 from eastern Texas to the eastern edge of Louisiana. You will go through Beaumont, Port Arthur, Lake Charles, and Baton Rouge.

Beaumont (Texas)

Beaumont, Texas, is best known for the oil discovery that sparked the colossal Texas oil boom of the early 1900s. There are many museums in Beaumont.  

1. McFaddin-Ward House Museum

McFaddin-Ward House Museum offers docent-led tours of the house for guests 8-years and older, self-guided tours of the carriage house and gardens, as well as year-round events and programming. Beautiful home with original furnishings, decor, and architecture. The docents are wonderfully educated and very friendly. The landscape includes beautiful, historic old Live Oak Trees that have survived hurricane-force winds.

2. Spindletop - Gladys City Boomtown Museum

Museum exhibiting life in Spindletop during the first oil boom. It is a great place to take your kids. There's lots of room to run around outside and the exhibits are great. It is worth for you to visit here.

3. Fire Museum of Texas

The Fire Museum of Texas is housed in the historic 1927 Central Fire Station for the City of Beaumont. View interactive exhibits for the entire family that trace the history of the fire service in the state of Texas. Their exhibits explore equipment, trucks and fire fighting methods from the mid-1800s to the present.

And don't miss have a lanch at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. Local cuisine, American, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options.

Port Arthur (Texas)

Port Arthur offers an intriguing mix of cultural attractions and historic sites. Stop by the Museum of the Gulf Coast, nestled in the center of town, and browse exhibits that explore the history of Southeast Texas. You can see everything from artwork by internationally renowned artists to a preserved alligator famous for defying death. On the southern edge of town, don't miss the Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site. It is interesting to see that the site was used during the Spanish American War and WWII. There are a few munitions bunkers left over from WWII.

If you want to stay in Port Arthur, we highly recommend Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Port Arthur. Acceptable price, great service, clean rooms, and delicious breakfast.

Lake Charles (Louisiana)

Lake Charles will be your first stop in Louisiana. It home to a number of casino resorts, so you may consider staying in Lake Charles for the night in one of the luxury resorts here, like Golden Nugget. If gambling isn’t your thing, consider visiting the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, which is home to the largest collection of Mardi Gras costumes in the South.

Baton Rouge (Louisiana)

The city is proud of its Cajun and Creole heritage, with clubs famous for playing the blues, and streets full of restaurants serving up everything from spicy Bayou foods to Caribbean home cooking. Located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi delta, you can watch the sunset over the levees or ride on a riverboat casino. 

Sample Baton Rouge's arts scene by stopping at the Shaw Center, which houses the Louisiana State University Museum of Art, the Manship Theatre, Forward Arts, and several more museums and theaters. If you want to taste some local flair and cuisine, Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant is a good place for you. 

New Orleans (Louisiana)

At New Orleans, once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries. And you'd better wanna miss The National WWII Museum, which is the top-rated tourist destination in New Orleans and #2 in the U.S.

The National WWII Museum: Tours and Tickets from $14

Frenchmen Street: Tours and Tickets low to $38

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