37 days in New Orleans & Duck Itinerary

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Venture out of the city with trips to Whitney Plantation (in Wallace), Vacherie (Oak Alley Plantation & Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site) and Saint Rose de Lima Catholic Church (in Bay Saint Louis). Spend the 1st (Wed) exploring nature at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The National WWII Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of French Quarter, wander the streets of Frenchmen Street, and take a memorable tour with Happiness Bayou Tours.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the New Orleans road trip site.

London, UK to New Orleans is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from London to New Orleans, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in August, expect nights in New Orleans to be warmer, around 32°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Duck.

Duck is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Duck: Elizabeth City (Museum of the Albemarle, Port Discover, &more), Timbuck II (in Corolla) and Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation (in Hertford). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 4th (Sat) at H2OBX Waterpark. There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Back Country Safari Tours, tee off at The Grass Course, and take a memorable tour with Tours.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Duck online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from New Orleans to Duck takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from New Orleans to Duck. Expect little chillier evenings in Duck when traveling from New Orleans in September, with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.