🌿 RelaxedLong weekend · from New Orleans, LA

Plantation Gardens & Historic Charm

Wander through centuries-old gardens and antebellum mansions, then step back in time exploring Louisiana's most enchanting historic riverside towns.

Day 1 — Saint FrancisvilleDay 2 — Botanic GardensDay 3 — Washington
Day 1Saint Francisville

Day 1Saint Francisville

🚗 1 hr 49 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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New Orleans, LASaint Francisville
1 hr 44 min8:00 AM9:44 AM
Saint Francisville
Saint Francisville
A bluff-top plantation town along the Mississippi with restored B&Bs, a walkable historic main street lined with antique shops and galleries, nearby Audubon State Historic Site for nature trails, and intimate Creole-influenced restaurants.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch10:44 AM
Sonnys Pizza
Sonnys Pizza
A well-rated local restaurant — one of the best dining options near your destination.
4.5Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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Saint FrancisvilleThe Spa at The Inn
2 min12:00 PM12:02 PM
The Spa at The Inn
The Spa at The Inn
Sink into hot stone massages and facial treatments in intimate rooms, then unwind in the relaxation lounge with herbal tea overlooking the grounds.
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Evening
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The Spa at The InnThe Francis Southern Table & Bar
3 min5:00 PM5:03 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:03 PM
The Francis Southern Table & Bar
The Francis Southern Table & Bar
Savor refined Louisiana cuisine paired with craft cocktails in an unhurried atmosphere that celebrates Southern culinary tradition.
4.5American Restaurant📍 Maps →
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St. Francisville Inn & Spa
Rated 4.7★ (273 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Saint Francisville.
Day 2Botanic Gardens

Day 2Botanic Gardens

🚗 1 hr 10 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Saint FrancisvilleBotanic Gardens
43 min8:00 AM8:43 AM
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens
4.6
Public gardens & horticulture education center with 2 miles of walking trails & activities for kids.
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Lunch
Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
4.5
A well-rated seafood restaurant — one of the best dining options near your destination.
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Afternoon
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Botanic GardensWoodhouse Spa - Baton Rouge
14 min12:00 PM12:14 PM
Woodhouse Spa - Baton Rouge
Woodhouse Spa - Baton Rouge
4.6
Experience signature wood-fired soaks and aromatherapy wraps, letting steam and essential oils melt away tension in this sanctuary's serene treatment rooms.
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Evening
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Woodhouse Spa - Baton RougeElsie's Plate & Pie
13 min5:00 PM5:13 PM
Elsie's Plate & Pie
Elsie's Plate & Pie
4.7
Savor homemade comfort food and delicious pies in a charming, unpretentious atmosphere that feels like visiting an old friend's kitchen.
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WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
Rated 4.6★ (1161 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Botanic Gardens.
Day 3Washington

Day 3Washington

🚗 2 hr 5 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Botanic GardensWashington
1 hr 50 min8:00 AM9:50 AM
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Washington
A preserved antebellum riverside village on the Mississippi River with historic mansions, a scenic bluff walk, artisan galleries, and Southern-inflected fine dining in a deeply unhurried setting.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch10:50 AM
Steampunk Coffee Roasters/Papi y Papi
Steampunk Coffee Roasters/Papi y Papi
A well-rated local cafe — one of the best dining options near your destination.
4.8Cafe📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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WashingtonOld South Winery
2 min12:00 PM12:02 PM
Old South Winery
Old South Winery
4.7
Taste Louisiana fruit wines and local blends on the scenic tasting room, then stroll the vineyard grounds while sampling small-batch favorites.
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Evening
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Old South WineryThe Guest House Restaurant
13 min5:00 PM5:13 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:13 PM
The Guest House Restaurant
The Guest House Restaurant
Experience intimate farm-to-table dining in a charming setting where each meal is a celebration of local ingredients and culinary craft.
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Consider staying overnight
The drive back to New Orleans, LA is 2h 48m — consider booking a night near Washington and heading home in the morning.
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