6 Of The Most Beautiful Fall Destinations Near New Orleans

Here in the south, we don’t get those beautiful splashes of color during the fall like our northern friends do. But we still have some downright delightful places you should visit in the fall, if you know where to look. New Orleans is beautiful year-round, but there’s certainly something special about spending some time outdoors when the air is crisp and the bugs are at bay. Here are 6 of the most beautiful fall destinations near New Orleans that you’ll want to check out this year. For peak fall foliage, you'll want to time your visits towards the beginning or middle of November, so mark those calendars!

1. Tickfaw State Park

Conveniently located in Livingston Parish, Tickfaw State Park is an easy drive from both New Orleans and Baton Rouge, making it one of Louisiana’s most popular state parks. With over 1,200 acres to explore, Tickfaw State Park is truly magical this time of year.

2. Bogue Chitto State Park

Rolling hills, boardwalk trails, and scnic river views await you at Bogue Chitto State Park. When the leaves begin to change, the treeline becomes a rustic beauty that will have you seeing Louisiana's wetlands in a whole new light.

3. Northlake Nature Center

Located just across the Causeway, the Northlake Nature Center is great for families with kids of all ages. The boardwalk trails will take you on an incredibly scenic journey through the marshes, bayous, and forested areas around this little St. Tammany Parish gem.

4. Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area

It’s about a 2.5 hour drive from New Orleans, but it’s worth every mile. The trails at the Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area have some of the most unique terrain around, and the colors in the fall just add to the magic of it all.

5. City Park

City Park is beautiful year-round, but there's something so lovely about spending your day under the shade of a beautiful oak tree when the weather is just cold enough so you need a light jacket.

6. Fontainebleau State Park

For nature lovers, there's no better spot near New Orleans than Fontainebleau State Park. There are several trails that will take you throughout the park's marshy areas, plus you'll get to see the remains of the old sugar mill, a unique historic attraction at this delightful park.