🌿 RelaxedWeekend · from New Orleans, LA
Ancient Oaks & Blooming Sanctuaries
Wander through centuries-old oaks and vibrant gardens, discovering nature's quiet beauty just beyond the city.
Day 1 — The Crosby ArboretumDay 2 — Botanic Gardens
Day 1 — The Crosby Arboretum
Day 1 — The Crosby Arboretum
🚗 1 hr 30 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
New Orleans, LA → The Crosby Arboretum
48 min8:00 AM → 8:48 AM
The Crosby Arboretum
★ 4.5Arboretum boasting a sprawling native plant area plus savanna, woodland & aquatic exhibits.
8:48 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
Paul's Pastry Shop
★ 4.5A Picayune, MS bakery institution known for cakes, kolaches, and pastries made from generations-old recipes. A genuine find on any southern Mississippi road trip.
9:48 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
The Crosby Arboretum → Woodhouse Spa - Slidell
22 min12:00 PM → 12:22 PM
Woodhouse Spa - Slidell
★ 4.8Sink into a hot stone massage or facial using organic products while soothing spa music plays. Linger in the relaxation lounge with herbal tea, letting tension melt away for hours.
12:22 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Woodhouse Spa - Slidell → Atchafalaya Seafood Company
20 min5:00 PM → 5:20 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:20 PM
Atchafalaya Seafood Company
Savor the freshest local seafood in a laid-back, rustic setting that captures the authentic flavors of Louisiana's bayou.
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Sun Roamers RV Resort Park
A well-maintained resort park in the Piney Woods of south Mississippi, convenient to the Crosby Arboretum and the longleaf pine landscape that makes this corner of the state genuinely distinctive. Full hookups, heated pool, and a surprisingly attentive staff.
Day 2 — Botanic Gardens
Day 2 — Botanic Gardens
🚗 3 hr 17 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
The Crosby Arboretum → Botanic Gardens
1 hr 35 min8:00 AM → 9:35 AM
Botanic Gardens
★ 4.6Public gardens & horticulture education center with 2 miles of walking trails & activities for kids.
9:35 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
★ 4.5A Baton Rouge institution with decades of Cajun seafood cooking behind it — fresh boiled crawfish, fried catfish, and etouffée done the way Louisiana expects. A genuine local landmark.
10:35 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Botanic Gardens → Woodhouse Spa - Baton Rouge
14 min12:00 PM → 12:14 PM
Woodhouse Spa - Baton Rouge
★ 4.6Indulge in signature treatments like deep tissue massage or rejuvenating facials in serene private rooms. Unwind completely in the tranquil relaxation area between therapies.
12:14 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Woodhouse Spa - Baton Rouge → Elsie's Plate & Pie
13 min5:00 PM → 5:13 PM
Elsie's Plate & Pie
★ 4.7Savor homemade comfort food and delicious pies in a charming, unpretentious atmosphere that feels like visiting an old friend's kitchen.
5:13 PM📍 See location
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Drive
Elsie's Plate & Pie → New Orleans, LA
1 hr 15 min6:13 PM → 7:28 PM
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