Weekend Getaways from New Orleans

Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is located in Darrow, Louisiana. The tour of the place takes you back in time to experience the life of a wealthy sugar baron inhabited the property in the 1800s. Considering the number of films that have been shot here, sightseeing will be perfect.

The property has beautiful cottages nested beside an alley of primeval oak trees where you can access the famous gardens to watch the sunset while relaxing. There are luxurious and romantic rooms with the decorative furnishings from the old world, adding to its historic importance. Four restaurants situated on the plantation offer delightful food you can enjoy as you while away the evening watching the beautiful scenery of this American History landmark.

40136 Highway 942, Darrow, LA 70725-2302, 225-473-9380

Louisiana Cajun Mansion Bed & Breakfast is an exquisite bed and breakfast in Youngsville. The beautifully decorated mansion features spacious suites whose design reflects the time taken to ensure that guests are comfortable during their stay there.

The Cajun experience is enhanced with well furnished rooms featuring private bathrooms and a beautiful pool. Free parking, free Wi-Fi, and fax and copy machine services are offered, among other amenities. The Cajun breakfast served in every room is also amazing. Besides the spacious sunroom, the outdoor patio completes your home away from home experience with a relaxed atmosphere offering repose like no other.

4304 Deacon Road, Youngsville, LA 70592, 337-453-5606

The Historic Michabelle Inn is a country inn located in Hammond just a few blocks from the Hammond Square Mall and Downtown Hammond. This romantic getaway sits on 3 acres of a serene environment covered with oaks, camellias, and azaleas.

Guests have a choice between 8 deluxe rooms featuring elegant design styles, and a deluxe breakfast for two is served in the mornings. Wireless Internet, TV, microwaves, and mini fridges are but a few of the amenities found in the rooms plus access to the wide front porch of the cottage. Taking a stroll on the grounds while relishing the fresh, tranquil air always feels great. Guests can also chill out in the pool and hot tub. Special events facilities are also available at the inn.

1106 Holly St, Hammond, LA 70403, 985-419-0550

Situated in Galveston, Texas, Grand Galvez has been welcoming visitors from around the world for over a decade. The AAA 4-Diamond property on the Texas Gulf Coast is home to modern amenities mixed with old world charm and decorations of the South. Guests are welcome to go for a dip in the sparkling pool, relax at the onsite day spa, or simply take in the idyllic view from the guest rooms. For a succulent seafood dinner, the hotel invites you to the Galvez Bar Grill. Patrons may also visit the Strand Historic District and Pier 21, which are a short scenic bicycle ride away.

2024 Seawall Boulverad, Galveston, TX 77550, 409-765-7721

Ormond Manor is a bed and breakfast with a rich history dating back to 1780. Guests visiting can expect to find comfortable rooms with air conditioning, heating, and a private bath. On top of this, there are beautiful period antiques furnishing the rooms, which add to their absolute magnificence. Taking a stroll on the grounds surrounding the picturesque plantation home provides one with the much-needed tranquility expected when strolling through a quiet and interesting place such as this. Guests can also relish an exquisite cuisine at the Ormond Plantation Restaurant.

13786 River Rd, Destrehan, LA 70047, 985-764-8544

The historic Dansereau House is an elegant bed and breakfast and a special events venue located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The house is an architectural masterpiece of its time, and your stay assures you a new glimpse into history with their lovely suites, which add to the splendor of the heritage home.

Amenities include access to free parking, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning in all the cozy rooms found in the house. You can also expect a delicious breakfast served with true Southern hospitality at its finest. The Drinkery downstairs also does not disappoint.

506 St Philip St, Thibodaux, LA 70301, 985-227-9937

Fondly referred to as the best kept secret in the Feliciana Hill Country, the Greenwood Plantation was built by William Ruffin Barrow in 1830 and was just one of the Barrow family’s dynasty of homes in the West Feliciana Parish of Louisiana. Originally a 300-acre cotton farm, the plantation now has a new two-story building that serves as Greenwood’s bed and breakfast. Deluxe accommodations overlook the Reflection Pond and the prominent Greenwood Plantation home, which has been featured in several movies such as “Bonnie & Clyde,” “G.I. Joe II,” and “Louisiana”. A vast grassland with blossoming gardens encompasses the plantation for a picture-perfect holiday.

6838 Highland Road, St. Francisville, LA 70775, 225-655-4475 | 800-259-4475

Situated just 16 miles south of Alexandria at the heart of a 640-acre working farm first established in 1820 is the picturesque Loyd Hall. Listed on the National Historic Register, Loyd Hall is an ideal destination for those looking for a charming romantic getaway while still remaining relatively close to the city attractions.

Surrounding the hall are magnificent oak trees and acres upon acres of sugar cane and pasture farmland. Apart from Loyd Hall’s Pavilion, the plantation is home to five bed and breakfast cottages, the Commissary, Camelia, Magnolia, McCullough House, and Minda’s Cottage, as well as two luxury plantation suites, the Jenkins and Fitzgerald Suite.

292 Loyd Bridge Road, Cheneyville, LA 71325, 318-776-6541

Check into the L'Auberge Baton Rouge, a hotel located just a short drive away from Louisiana State University. Opulent and incredibly comfortable, the L’Auberge Baton Rouge has 205 boutique-style guest rooms with a range of free amenities for the enjoyment of guests.

These amenities include flat-screen TVs, MP3 docking stations, plush robes, and slippers as well as an additional bathroom built into the bathroom mirror.

A swimming pool with poolside cabanas can be enjoyed at the hotel’s roof top deck while guests are invited to have a drink at the bar, which also offers a stunning view of the Mississippi River.

To better offer a night of excitement, the L’Auberge Casino is conveniently connected to the hotel, and several indulgent meal options are available throughout the hotel building.

777 L’Auberge Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, 225-215-7777

Located in the heart of downtown Mobile in the iconic Church Street East district, Petrinovich Inn is a two-story Victorian bed and breakfast designed by James Hutchisson in 1899.

The bed and breakfast was fully renovated in between 2012 and 2015 and now features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 half-baths and a shared living space.

Gorgeous hardwood floors, 6-foot tall windows, 11-foot ceilings and 3 peaceful porches add a distinct Southern identity to the home. Since the Petrinovich House is just a few blocks away from the entertainment district, it’s a prime location for Mardi Gras.

504 Church Street, Mobile, AL 36603, 251-333-8615