Inspiring Road Trips

For the ultimate road trip through Louisiana, look no further than our 17 Scenic Trails and Byways. Each route weaves through the state, highlighting Louisiana’s distinct flavors and cultures in each area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to experience Southern hospitality and everyday delights across Louisiana — from quaint historic towns and beautiful scenery to wildlife and unique attractions. Our trails and byways are here to guide them along the way. 

Each path presents a little taste of everything that Louisiana has to offer. Take in the scenery of Louisiana’s lush swamps, moss-draped bayous, gardens and wildlife refuges. Learn enriching history and stories of our heritage as you tour stately mansions, museums and historic sites. Spice up your life at local eateries, dance halls and the “Cajun Music Capital of the World”  in merely a single stop along the Zydeco Cajun Prairie Byway.

Cinema buffs can check out the Cane River National Heritage Trail and stop by the Steel Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast in Natchitoches, where the cult-classic movie, Steel Magnolias, was filmed. Travel along the Louisiana Film Trail, or take the Northup Trail and learn the fascinating story behind “Twelve Years a Slave.”

If you’re a camping fiend, check out the Toledo Bend Forest Scenic Byway and plan a stay at a Louisiana State Park, like the Toledo Bend Reservoir — the largest manmade lake in the South Kayak, canoe or paddle our peaceful waters, or ride bikes along winding, forested paths., Itching to swing your clubs? Play a round at the Cypress Bend Golf Resort. No one route is exactly like another, giving travelers the chance to plan multiple trips for each point of interest. But one thing is for certain, no matter where a Louisiana road trip takes you, you’ll find a uniquely Louisiana adventure — and the state’s legendary hospitality — along the way.