Whether you currently live in Louisiana or are planning a big trip there, the state offers plenty to explore and revel in. History buffs will never experience a lack of museums nor will outdoor types lack beautiful places to stretch their legs. Here are 13 awesome Louisiana day trips that you’re sure to love.

1. The Global Wildlife Center - Folsom
Global Wildlife, 26389 LA-40, Folsom, LA 70437, USA
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Get up close and personal with 3,000 animals on over 900 acres of land! Learn more about the Global Wildlife Center in our previous article.

The Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, LA is one of the many fun day trips from Baton Rouge we recommend. Enjoy a tour in this video from Broussard Homestead:
2. Kiroli Park - West Monroe
Kiroli Park, 820 Kiroli Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
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This 150-acre nature preserve and dog park has several play areas and nature trails to explore. Take a look at some of the whimsical playgrounds at Kiroli Park in our featured article.
3. Louisiana Art and Science Museum - Baton Rouge
Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 S River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, USA
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Built inside a historic railroad station in teh charming town of https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/louisiana/baton-rouge-river-walk-in-la/Baton Rouge, this museum is an exhibit in itself! Visit for their fine art galleries and interactive science exhibitions.
4. Evangeline Oak Park - St. Martinville
Evangeline Oak Park, 121 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
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The live Oak Tree on the Bayou Teche was named after the hero in the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Come visit Evangeline and learn the history yourself!
5. Jean Lafitte Barataria Preserve
Barataria Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072, USA
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Hop onto a pontoon or airboat and experience the swamp tour of your life! Be prepared to see alligators and other swamp creatures right up close. If you'd rather set off on foot, there are plenty of trails that wind through the Jean Lafitte Barataria Preserve.
6. Jungle Gardens - Avery Island
Jungle Gardens, Louisiana 329 &, Main Rd, Avery Island, LA 70513, USA
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Stroll through these hauntingly beautiful trails to step through a Buddhist Temple and intoxicating flowers for a peaceful day.

Learn more in our previous article.

Join Cupcake and Cornbread as they check out Jungle Gardens in Avery Island, Louisiana. Is this one of the best day trips in Louisiana? You decide:

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7. Rip Van Winkle Gardens - Iberia
Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 5505 Rip Van Winkle Rd, New Iberia, LA 70560, USA
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This 25 acre home allows you to hike through and soak up some natural beauty. Search for the Jean Lafitte Tree and see what it's all about! Learn more about the Rip Van Winkle Gardens in our previous article.
8. City Park - New Orleans
City Park, New Orleans, LA, USA
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This epic park provides plenty of fun with lakes for boating, playgrounds for the kids, gorgeous picnic grounds full of Oak trees, and the New Orleans Museum of Art!
9. The Scrap House - New Orleans
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The artist Sally Heller created this Hurricane Katrina Memorial out of scraps left over from the storm. An important art piece to see indeed.
10. The World War II Museum - New Orleans
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Set aside ample time when you visit this museum. Just half of the country's largest collection of WWII memorabilia can easily take a full day to walk through! Want to learn more? Our previous article about the New Orleans World War II Museum has all the details.
11. The Audubon Zoo - New Orleans
Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
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This zoo is awesome! The kids won't be the only ones in heaven when you take them to this incredible zoo located in Audubon Park.
12. The Myrtles - St. Francisville
The Myrtles, 7747 US-61, St Francisville, LA 70775, USA
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This 1796 national historic plantation offers both historic and mystery tours. There's a delicious restaurant to boot as well. It's also one of the most haunted places in the country. Our previous article about The Myrtles Plantation has all of the details.
13. Kenny Hill Chauvin Sculpture Garden - Houma
Chauvin Sculpture Garden & Art, 5337 Bayouside Dr, Chauvin, LA 70344, USA
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The mysterious artist Kenny Hill created this magnificent sculpture garden beside the Bayou in Houma. Tiptoe through and prepare to be captivated.

Our previous article has all the details.

The unique and fascinating Kenny Hill Chauvin Sculpture Garden is one of those day trips near me in Louisiana that I recommend you visit at least once. Check it out in this video from Randomly Randy:

Gas up the car and bring your sense of adventure, because these awesome day trips in Louisiana will surely give you a new appreciation for The Pelican State! If you have discovered a few Louisiana day trips you’ve fallen in love with, share them with a comment.

 

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