🥾 ActiveDay trip · from New Orleans, LA
Bayou Trails & Cypress Swamps
Paddle through ancient cypress forests and explore pristine bayou trails while discovering Louisiana's wild heart just outside New Orleans.
Day 1 — Tickfaw State Park
Day 1 — Tickfaw State Park
Day 1 — Tickfaw State Park
🚗 2 hr 21 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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Drive
New Orleans, LA → Tickfaw State Park
1 hr 6 min
Tickfaw State Park
★ Reviews →Experience pristine wilderness along the scenic Tickfaw River where you can kayak through cypress swamps, hike nature trails, and spot Louisiana wildlife in their natural habitat.
~2 hrs📍 See location
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Lunch
Mami's Mexican
★ Reviews →A New Orleans–area Mexican restaurant with Gulf Coast–inflected dishes that separate it from standard Tex-Mex. The shrimp dishes in particular lean into the local seafood.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Tickfaw State Park → Lagniappe Restaurant
16 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
Lagniappe Restaurant
Savor authentic Louisiana Creole cuisine in an intimate setting that captures the soulful flavors and warm hospitality that define New Orleans' culinary heritage.
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Drive
Lagniappe Restaurant → New Orleans, LA
59 min
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