🌿 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

🚗 1 hr 30 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

New Orleans, LA → The Crosby Arboretum

48 min

The Crosby Arboretum

★ Reviews →

Arboretum boasting a sprawling native plant area plus savanna, woodland & aquatic exhibits.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Lunch

Paul's Pastry Shop

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A Picayune, MS bakery institution known for cakes, kolaches, and pastries made from generations-old recipes. A genuine find on any southern Mississippi road trip.

~30 min📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

The Crosby Arboretum → Woodhouse Spa - Slidell

22 min

Woodhouse Spa - Slidell

★ Reviews →

Sink 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.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Woodhouse Spa - Slidell → Atchafalaya Seafood Company

20 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr

Atchafalaya Seafood Company

Savor the freshest local seafood in a laid-back, rustic setting that captures the authentic flavors of Louisiana's bayou.

★ Reviews →Seafood Restaurant📍 Maps →

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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

🚗 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 min

Botanic Gardens

★ Reviews →

Public gardens & horticulture education center with 2 miles of walking trails & activities for kids.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Lunch

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

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A 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.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Botanic Gardens → Woodhouse Spa - Baton Rouge

14 min

Woodhouse Spa - Baton Rouge

★ Reviews →

Indulge in signature treatments like deep tissue massage or rejuvenating facials in serene private rooms. Unwind completely in the tranquil relaxation area between therapies.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Woodhouse Spa - Baton Rouge → Elsie's Plate & Pie

13 min