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New Orleans day trips

One-day trips in the New Orleans area

The New Orleans area has so many amazing sights and attractions, it’s fun to get out there and spend the day exploring with your partner. Here are our picks for the top three day trips from New Orleans.

Take a swamp tour

Everyone should tour the Louisiana swamps at least once. From the incredible wildlife to the scenic greenery, and the silent beauty of Spanish moss and cypress trees, the swamps are one of our national treasures.

Bay St. Louis

This charming nearby Gulf Coast town is an ad hoc artist’s colony, with a ton of history and a beautiful boardwalk you can stroll with your sweetie.

Destin

Nestled on Florida’s Emerald Coast, Destin offers shining clear green water and beaches with fine, soft sand. If you want to get in some time at the beach, check out Destin!

Image courtesy Flickr/Andy Castro

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