Drive and Ride

Road trip to New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans, also known as the "Big Easy," is known for its round-the-clock nightlife, distinct music, Creole cuisine, unique dialect and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras.

Depart

Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, ON

Arrive

New Orleans, LA

Length

Approx. 1,712-km ride.

While heading south through Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, be sure to enjoy the pleasant scenery. Beautifully wooded hills and rolling farmlands cover much of these states. Get ready for some southern hospitality as you continue your journey through Alabama and Mississippi to Louisiana.

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Attractions.

Explore some of our favourite places to stop on this road trip.

Toledo Botanical Garden
Ohio
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Ohio
American Sign Language
Ohio
Carew Tower Observation Deck
Ohio
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Kentucky
Muhammad Ali Center
Kentucky
Kentucky Derby Museum
Kentucky

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Tennessee
Johnny Cash Museum
Tennessee
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
Alabama
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Alabama
Meridian Museum of Art
Mississipi
French Quarter
Louisiana

Additional information.

For information on the Tammany Trace Trail cycling route, click here.

For information about attractions, accommodations, restaurants and events in the area, refer to the Kentucky/Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama and Louisiana/Mississippi AAA/CAA TourBook^® available to CAA Members at all CAA Stores.