USA Gulf Coast Road Trip: Coastal Food & Fun From Louisiana to Florida

Fun in the sun, fresh seafood, and the Gulf of Mexico tempting you off the highway onto quieter back roads... what could be better than a road trip along America's Gulf Coast?

We first got the idea for aGulf Coast road tripyears ago after camping in Port St. Joe, Florida, and we've been talking about it ever since.

Stretching 1,630 miles from Texas to the Florida Everglades, the US Gulf coast encompasses subtropical ecosystems along the way — swampy marshland, the Mississippi River Delta, saltwater tidal flats, and some of the most gorgeous white sand beaches in the entire country.

This trip combines one of the bestFlorida road tripswith the eastern Gulf states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

If you've never been to this part of America before, it's completely unique and the regions that line it are culturally distinct, even from their own home state. Life here isn't always easy, but the pace is slow, the air is humid, and the seafood is always fresh and delicious.

So this year we finally did it. We set out to get a taste of one of thebest food destinations in America, and the unique culture along the Gulf Coast through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and north and central Florida. Though we live in south Florida, this trip showed us all thefun things to doin other parts of Florida too.

The plan was to fly from our home in southwest Florida one way into Lafayette, Louisiana, pick up a rental car, and leisurely explore the coast over three weeks, making our way alongI-10,east around Florida’s "Big Bend", and back home. Thefood in Floridais yummy and unique, but we couldn’t wait to eat our way along the Gulf Coast.

Our Gulf Coast Road Trip Itinerary

We had such a great time on this road trip. It was one of the most relaxing trips we’ve taken in a while, in part because of the flexible schedule we kept, but also because this part of the country just cries out to be discovered slowly. It lends itself well to a road trip, especially if you loveslow travel.

If you're looking for an exciting family vacation that’s rich in culture, good food, beautiful beaches, and warm water swimming holes, create your own Gulf Coast Road Trip to your own timeframe and at the pace you enjoy. Pick out a part of our trip or do the whole thing in a shorter or longer time, and explore these incredible cities and towns along the Gulf Coast.

Out of necessity, we do long stretches of road travel quite often, like our annual Christmas drive fromFlorida to New York and back againto see our families, but a leisure road trip on our own time? Ah, this was heaven!

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Here was our basic itinerary:

• Days 1-4:Including travel day: fly one-way from SWFL to Lafayette, Louisiana (3 days)

• Days 5-6:New Orleans Plantation Country and New Orleans (2 days)

• Days 7-9:Mississippi Gulf Coast and Mobile, Alabama (3 days)

• Days 10-12:Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama (2 days)

• Day 13:Destin, Florida (1 day)

• Day 14-16:Tallahassee, Florida (3 days)

• Day 17:Wakulla Springs, Florida (1 day)

• Day 18:Cedar Key, Florida (1 day)

• Day 19-20:Crystal River, Florida (2 days)

What We Would Do Differently

• Spend more time along the Mississippi Gulf coast

• Allow more time for the Emerald Coast beaches

• Stay in New Orleans overnight to enjoy the city at night

• Rental Car Lesson:If youthinkyou can maintain a more flexible schedule, book your rental car for a couple more days than you think you needwhen you make your reservation. Why? Because the charges for adding more time on at the end of your rental agreement are NOT discounted and will cost you MUCH more if you book at the end. We paid $180 for one extra day (our total rental car cost $650) - insane! But we were glad to have had more time in Crystal River.

• We recently learned of RVShare, a company who rents RVs of all shapes and sizes as a way for the RV owners to lease them when they’re not in use. What a great idea, right? We’d definitely consider an RV rental instead of renting a car for our next road trip. That way, we might even be tempted to bring our pets along!

FLY and DRIVE

If you want to fly into a city along the Gulf Coast and pick up a rental car, here are the most convenient airports to get in and out of quickly:

• 路易斯安那州拉斐特(LFT)

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana (BTR)

• New Orleans, Louisiana (MSY)

• Mobile, Alabama (MOB)

• Pensacola, Florida (PNS)

• Tallahassee, Florida (TLH)

• Tampa, Florida (TPA)

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DAYS 1-4

This is the Louisiana Bayou country and home of the Acadian people who were forced to emigrate here from their home in Canada around the mid 18th-century when the British and the French were waging war. Because of that, the Acadians (say it fast enough for long enough and you'll see where the wordCajuncomes from) peppered everything about this part of Louisiana with spice - the food, the music, the spirit of celebration. The French Cajun culture is refreshing and so much fun.

We spent 3 full days in Lafayette exploring the city and the Bayou country.If you're gonna do a road trip, start with a bang in a fun place, right? Having never been to LafayetteorLouisiana we had no idea the kind of fun that was in store.

DAY 2:

Our first full day was spent entirely onAvery Island, about 20 miles south of Lafayette, touring the McIlhenney TABASCO factory and exploringJungle Gardens and the other attractionsthere. There are a lot of fun things to do in Lafayette, and Avery Island is a good start.

DAY 3:

Be sure and visitVermilionvilleorAcadian Villageand immerse yourself in the local and historic culture of the area. Or travel to nearby Beaux Bridge and order up a crawfish boil.

DAY 4:

Explore the local joints and restaurants in downtown Lafayette, sampling the amazingfood that south Louisiana is known for- boudin sausage, jambalaya, crawfish, catfish, fresh shrimp.....we fell in love with the Lafayette food scene.

We even hit some nightlife one night atArtmosphere, a small restaurant with good food and an even better rockin' dance party.

If you don't do anything else in Lafayette, you have to check out the local Cajun music. Dance halls around the city will have you dancin' to the lively Zydeco beat, even if you never leave your seat. It's infectious and one of the best times you'll have in Lafayette!

A word about the Southern fried foods:

To be honest, I was a little worried that my constitution might not be able to handle all the fried foods the South is famous for. I like it in moderation, but we don't eat much of it, leaning more toward aMediterranean dietwith grilled or roasted foods instead.

But I was pleasantly surprised. Most of the fried food we ate was lighter and more flavorful (they know the secret of frying - hot hot oil) and I was surprised at how much of the food wasnotfried. Cajun and Creole cuisine - and food in Lafayette overall - seemed more creative and "healthier" than we'd originally.

• Must Try?Zydeco dancing at a Cajun dance hall, or after hours bar like Artmosphere

• Our favorite Lafayette food?Shrimp and crawfish étouffée at TABASCO's1868 Restaurant.

• Favorite fun food?Toss up betweenthe Praline Bacon atThe French PressandDrive-Thru Daiquiris!

Where to Stay in Lafayette?

We stayed in three different places in Lafayette. TheHome2 Suites by Hilton Parc Lafayettewas an ideal place to stay in the newer retail and restaurant district, with modern amenities and a great pool.

Our second night was spent atT-Frere's House, anhistoric and comfortable B&B, with a very good breakfast. We spent our last night atMouton Plantation, a well-preserved and historic plantation home with beautiful grounds, comfortable rooms and an excellent Cajun-style breakfast.

New Orleans, Louisiana

DAYS 5-6

Head east on I-10leaving Lafayette toward Baton Rouge.

• If you wantto go straight to New Orleans, stay on I-10south to the city

• If you wantto visit the New Orleans River Road plantations first, follow I-10 south to the Route 61 exitand cross the river to the south River Road

DAY 5:

Many visitors to New Orleans live it up in the Crescent City and never realize there's a much more unique and historic side to New Orleans. Just down the Great River Road not far from the city isNew Orleans Plantation Country, with some of the original grandNew Orleans Plantations.

内战前的家庭提供经济omic boom of theGold Coastas it was once referred to for its wealth of indigo, cotton, and sugar cane. Of course it was all built from slavery, making it one of the most grim and dark periods in Louisiana and United States history.

We visited three plantations in the area in one day:Oak Alley Plantation,Laura Plantation, andWhitney Plantation, all of which we'd highly recommend. The Whitney Plantation tour, however, was so poignant in a way that's hard to describe and it'll stay with us forever. Go if you can!

We decided to splurge and stay overnight atOrmond Plantation, one of the River Road plantations closest to New Orleans. Ormond is a beautiful home with quite a few well-appointed guest rooms - our spacious room was big enough for a family of five, though there was just one queen bed.

And while we enjoyed the quiet surroundings, we were the only guests there and we were left completely alone in the plantation for the night, which was a bit unnerving.

Between the doll room with dozens of antique dolls just down the hall and the literature next to the bedside that detailed the plantation's history and a former owner who was hanged by the KKK from one of the oak trees out front, we were pretty creeped out.

For this and other reasons, we'd opt to stay at another plantation next time or stay in the heart of the city for a livelyNew Orleans weekend getaway.

DAY 6:

In a city like New Orleans that's known for their culinary specialties, what better way to check out all the great food of New Orleans than with a NOLA food tour? TheDoctor Gumbo Food Tourwas so much fun, and well, just what the Doctor ordered.

• Must See?The River Road New Orleans Plantations

• Our favorite New Orleans food?Vietnamese crawfish atMimi Seafood and Bánh Mì

• Favorite fun food?Pralines atLeah's Pralines

Where to Stay in New Orleans?

There are choices galore for great places to stay in New Orleans, depending on where you might want to spend most of your time. We like the historic hotels in and around the French Quarter, and the Garden District B&Bs.

For a very cool but elegant hotel with the most amazing rooftop bar and a great location, check outThe Pontchartrain Hotelin between the French Quarter and the Cemetery!

TheHotel Indigo New Orleans Garden Districtis also a good choice - with a fresh modern feel that easily blends with the Garden District neighborhood. We've enjoyed our stays at both.

Mississippi Gulf Coast

DAY 7:

There's not much roadtrippin' through the Mississippi Gulf Coast since it's just an hour from Louisiana to Alabama. Mississippi sadly can get lost in between. But short as it is, there's a lot packed into Mississippi's coastline from casinos, championship golf, boating, and lots and lots of sport fishing.

Since we're not gamblers or golfers, and we didn't have enough time to book a fishing charter, we decided to get off the big highway and drive along the coastal road - Route 90 - and find ourselves a great local joint to grab a bite.

我们花了一段时间才找到我们所想要的。Traffic through Gulfport was congested, but we drove on determined to find that quaint crusty joint on the beach.

But alas, when our empty bellies left us feeling a bithangry, we thought a local beer might be the next best thing, so we ducked into theChandeleur Island Brewing Company- what a great hit, at least for beer. We tried a few of their drafts - I loved the Curlew’s Toasted Coconut Porter which filled me up enough that I didn't notice I was now starving.

Back on the road, we decided to bypass Biloxi and head for the quieter Pascagoula. What self-respecting Parrotheads would pass up seeing the birthplace of Jimmy Buffett after all?

And it wasn't long before we spotted a sign forBozo's Grocery and Grill. Bozo's? Really? How could we say No? The location wasn't scenic and it's not fancy, but who needs any of that when the seafood is this fresh.

True to its name, the combo seafood market and eatery has a few no-frills tables with a long line of patrons - always a good sign. And our Shrimp Po'boys were probably the freshest we'd had so far!

• Best Shrimp Po'Boy?Bozo'sin Pascagoula, well worth the coastal drive

• Favorite fun food?The beer at Chandeleur Brewing

Mobile, Alabama

DAYS 8-10

After our po'boy lunch at Bozo's, we headed straight for Mobile and arrived in the early evening in time to check out the downtown at night and grab a bite to eat.

DAY 8:

Alabama Fun Fact: Did you know that Mobile — not New Orleans — is the original home of Mardi Gras? It’s true! Mobile was the first place to celebrate Fat Tuesday. And what better place to start our tour of the Mardi Gras City than at theMobile Carnival Museum.

It has everything you could possibly want to know about Mardi Gras, including the rich history behind it. There are rooms displaying the emblems and histories of various secret Mystic Societies who took part in the elaborate parades.

Other rooms showcase the incredibly opulent - and heavy - beaded gowns, trains, and jewels of Mardi Gras Kings and Queens from years past. What a workout it must be to just drag one of these trains behind you. Ah, the problems of a Mardi Gras Queen!

Once you've had you fill of Mardi Gras history, take a food tour and discover some of the local foods of Mobile. This was the second food tour of our road trip, this time withBienville Bites Food Tour, a relatively new food tour in town. We made seven food stops along their LoDa Stroll Tour (short for Lower Dauphin) and had a blast. Highly recommend their tour!

DAY 9:

For a unique view of the Mobile Tensaw Delta, there are several Mobile Bay boat tours, but we enjoyed our withWildNative Boat Tours. Their Captain was fun and informative, especially about the local wildlife, and the covered pontoon boat kept us out of the hot Mobile sun.

It was a fun way to see a bit of the local natural flora and fauna, which included a good number of alligators, wading birds, osprey, rattle bush and brown pelicans just to name a few.

DAY 10:

Mobile was a surprise when it came to good food, and we loved the combination of innovative mad culinary skills we found at places likeSouthern NationalandKitchen on George, with Old School Mobile favorites serving neon-pink hot dogs at The Dew Drop Inn for over 50 years.

Foodies will find a lot to love here. We had one last hot dog at The Dew Drop and said goodbye to Mobile.

• Must See?The Mobile Carnival Museum

• Our favorite Mobile food?Southern NationalandKitchen on George

• Favorite fun food?Beignets drizzled with fresh lemon at Panini Pete's

Where to Stay in Mobile?

You'll find everything from budget motels to luxury hotels in Mobile, and although we enjoy B&Bs, we were very happy with the newCandlewood Suitesin the heart of downtown. The location was perfect for exploring the waterfront and the historic downtown.

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama

DAYS 10-12

The coastal beach towns of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are good-time towns, where singles and families come to have fun in the sun. Whether you're looking for fun on the water or planting yourself on the sand with a good book for a few days, there's a lot ofthings to do in Gulf Shoresfor just about everyone.

DAY 10(continued):

It's a short drive from Mobile to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, but if you're like us, you'll be tempted to make a few stops along the drive.If you’re running short oncreativeroad trip games for the kids, don’t worry. The trip between Mobile and Gulf Shores is one of the shortest stretches on the Gulf coast road trip!

Whatever you do, plan a stopover in the small town of Fairhope, Alabama when you exit offI-10, a quaint town with fun shops and galleries.

Further down the road in Foley, you have to stop for ice cream atStacey Drugs & Olde Tyme Soda Fountain, a sweet little soda shop that's full of nostalgia!

From here it's just a short drive to Gulf Shores, where our first stop wasBig Beach Brewing- yes, on top of the ice cream (we never said this was a low-cal road trip). Try out a few of their hand-crafted ales and lagers and relax on the swing outside.

DAY 11:

We were excited to have a dedicated Oyster Day on this road trip. ;-) And why not? After all, coastal Alabama is all about oysters.

But we weren't just going to eat them - we were going out on a tour with alocal oyster farmerto visit his floating oyster farm and see how he farm raises and custom-shapes the actual oyster shell, creating a prettier oyster to eat. And because they're raised in baskets floating in the water and not raised in mud, they're also tastier.

这sea-to-table Whiteboots图表的使用经验ers at theirShellbank Selects Oyster Farmon Bon Secour Bay was one of the highlights of our trip. But the best part came at the end of the tour well past sunset, when we tasted these farm-raised oysters for ourselves atThe Royal Oysterin Gulf Shores. Yum!

DAY 12:

There's no shortage of fun things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. After breakfast, go kayaking in Orange Beach withCoastal Kayak Excursionsthen go have lunch atLuLu's, owned by Jimmy Buffett's Crazy Sista Lucy. The family-oriented complex has a huge open-air restaurant, bars, sand lots to play in, and lots of room to run around.

Or you can hit the beach and enjoy some of the best Alabama beaches along this part of the Gulf Coast. Later on, head toThe Hangoutor theFlorabama Lounge, the good-time bar near Orange Beach that Kenny Chesney made famous. Order a Bushwacker if you go!

• Must Do?Shellbank Selects Oyster farm tour with Whiteboots Charters

• 我们最喜欢的食物在海湾海岸和橙色海滩吗?Fresh oysters atThe Royal Oyster

• Favorite fun food?A Bushwacker at theFlorabama Lounge

Where to Stay in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach?

There are all the usual shore town players here at all price levels but we loved our stay atLighthouse Condominiumsmanaged by Kaiser Realty by Wyndham Vacation Rentals - great amenities, plenty of room, right on the beach, and a pool.

Destin, Florida

DAY 13:

It took us less than a hour to get from Gulf Shores to Pensacola and another past that to Destin. If you only have one day along Florida's Emerald Coast, here are some ideas for fun things to do in Destin besides the beach.

• Destin History & Fishing Museum- a small museum highlighting local history and the traditional fishing industry along this stretch of the Gulf coast.

• Destin Harbor Boardwalk- This is a tourist hot spot and favorite hang-out place to stroll around and relax with a cold one, do some light shopping, and dine on the waterfront.

But if you're like us and only came for a few hours, this is what we came to sea :-) It had been years since we were in Destin (1992 to be exact, when Hurricane Andrew chased everyone out of Florida. We happened to be in Destin where the hurricane did not hit, and had the whole beach to ourselves for days!) The sand here is like talcum powder, white and soft.

We only had a few hours before heading to Tallahassee, so we opted for the beach view and a fresh seafood lunch atBrotula's Seafood, which was just what we were looking for - a local, family-owned restaurant, with fresh seafood.

But get a load of this... they - along with several other Emerald Coast restaurants - participate in theFishTraxTMprogram. When you order fish for your entrée, it comes with a little fish story, where you can scan a QR code to discover who caught your fish, where it was sourced and what time it was caught.

Pretty cool, huh? Talk about fresh and local Gulf coast seafood! They're also a "You Caught It, We'll Cook It" restaurant if you want to catch your own.

• Where to eat?Brotula's Seafood House & Steamerin Destin

Tallahassee, Florida

DAYS 14-16

Tallahassee may not be directly on the Gulf Coast, but it's just 30 minutes from the coast and the capital of Florida, so any Gulf Coast Road Trip should include a visit. This is a hip and historic Old Florida city, withlots of fun things to doand places to discover. Most of all, the history of Tallahassee may surprise you.

DAY 14:

Make this a Museum Day starting with theMuseum of Florida HistoryandMission San Luisfor everything you need to know about Florida history. In the afternoon, check outThe Tallahassee Museumand see the native wildlife of Tallahassee, and some interesting living history as well.

DAY 15:

Spend the day exploring the eclectic mix of shops, eateries, and breweries at theRailroad Square Art Park. This was one of our favorite places in Tallahassee, and looking back on our few days there, this was the place that gave us the best overall flavor of the city.

You'll find artisans making pottery, creating metal sculpture installations, vintage stores selling everything from funky furniture, classic vinyl records, and amazing vintage clothing.

DAY 16:

在瀑布公园放松,一个可爱的城市公园和fun things to do for the kids, or exciting performances in the amphitheater for you. We had lunch atThe Edison, an old power plant that's been converted into this great restaurant space right on the park, and later enjoyed a free performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Park Amphitheater, which was packed. Who knew summertime Shakespeare was so popular?

Thefood scene in Tallahasseewas inspiring as we again discovered after dinner that night at Cypress Restaurant. We found farm-to-table cuisine and fresh Gulf Coast seafood including oysters in abundance.

• Must See?There's a lot to see in Tallahassee but theMuseum of Florida Historyis a must!

• Our favorite food in Tallahassee?CypressRestaurant. Try theGrilled Cobia Paella with the Southern Pecan Pie turnover for dessert

• Favorite fun food?The mile high slice of Coconut Pie atKool Beanz Cafe

Where to Stay in Tallahassee?

Being a major university town and Florida's capital, there's plenty to choose from. For this trip we stayed at the recently opened and very modernHampton Inn & Suites Tallahassee Capitol - University- super stylish and modern room and a very nice pool.

Wakulla Springs

DAY 17:

Don't leave Tallahassee completely without a stop at Wakulla Springs. Head south onRoute 319/Crawfordville Hwytoward Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, a favorite summer spot for a dip in one of Florida's natural spring waters, and a place I'd long wanted to visit.

It was an easy 30-minute drive from the city of Tallahassee but felt like a world away. Wakulla Springs is also aneasy day trip from Orlandoif you’re planning a visit there and want to get out of town for a while.

There's an archeological site at Wakulla Springs, and of course the main attraction: the crystal clear springs. This is a popular place for locals to come and escape the summer heat, and the water is clear and refreshing.

Bring a swimsuit to swim, and there are showers on site. We opted to watch everyone else swim and dive off the high platform, while we took the boat tour which was a fun way to see the springs and lots of local wildlife.

• Admission to Wakulla Springs - $6 per vehicle (2-8 occupants)

• Wakulla Springs Boat Tour - $8 Adults/$5 for kids

• Must Do?Take the fun and entertaining boat tour at Wakulla Springs

• Favorite fun food?A'Ginger Yip'at theWakulla Springs soda fountain

Where to Stay in Wakulla Springs?

The historicLodge at Wakulla Springsis located near the center of Wakulla Springs State Park and is Wakulla County's oldest and most picturesque hotel since 1937. Today it's recognized as a National Natural Landmark.

Cedar Key, Florida

DAY 18:

We wanted to linger a bit longer before heading to Crystal River, so we decided to spend the night in Cedar Key, one of the last remaining places along the Gulf Coast with an Old Florida feel. But it's not a recreated Old Florida feel mind you. It feels this way because it's never been rebuilt, redeveloped, or re-manicured. Cedar Key is as authentic as you're likely to find in this part of Florida, and well worth a visit.

• Must See?Sunset over the tidal flats

• Our favorite food in Cedar Key?FreshCedar Key Clams atSteamers Clam Bar & Grill

• Favorite fun food?While not technically intheFlorida Keys, thisisa Florida Key, and the slice of Key Lime pie I had at Steamers was good enough to vie forthe best in Key West!

Where to Stay in Cedar Key?

We stayed at theLow-Key Hideawaywith it's very funky Tiki Bar and dock looking over the tidal flats, and it was great for the one night we were there. (As of this writing, we understand the property is for sale.)

Crystal River, Florida

DAYS 19-20

DAY 19:

If ever there was one locale that perfectly summed up the bounty of Florida's Gulf Coast, it may well be Crystal River. Located on central Florida's Gulf Coast, Citrus County's coastline is equal parts tidal marsh and uninhabited mangrove islands making it a perfect destination forexploring in a kayak or fishing boat, both equally spectacular.

Depending on what time of year you visit, we highly recommend two of the most popular things to do in Crystal River - go scalloping or swim with manatees. But these are all-day activities and you need usually an early start.

On your first day in Crystal River, check out theHomosassa Springs Wildlife Parkor theCrystal River Archeological State Park. The Native American site is 61 acres and with burial mounds, temple/platform mounds, and a substantial midden — but you have to use your imagination. There's not much left in terms of actual ruins. But it's a great place to explore and enjoy a picnic lunch.

DAY 20:

Summertime is Florida scallop season, when the Gulf of Mexico is nice and warm, and scalloping for Florida bay scallops is a ball. The boat tour to get offshore is fun, and if you go out of Homosassa you'll even pass Monkey Island, with the last few remainingspider monkeysrunning around - a holdover from early Florida tourism.

Since Citrus County is the scalloping capital of Florida, we tried our hand atscalloping in Homosassafor the first time and it was some of the most fun we've ever had.Plus, this sea-to-table experience was made for foodies who love these kinds of farm-to-table - in this casesea-to-table- experiences and knowing exactly where their food came from.

If you're here in the wintermonths during manatee season in Crystal River, when the famously gentle giants head into the natural crystal springs to stay warm, definitely book a trip to go out on amanatee tour. You'll put on a wetsuit and get in the water to float alongside them - and I promise, it'll be one of the best travel experiences you'll ever have.

• Must Do?Florida bay scalloping

• Our favorite food in Crystal River?The fresh bay scallops we caught, cooked for us at Seafood Seller and Cafe, a local Cook Your Catch restaurant

• Favorite fun food?Beers atThe Shedin Homosassa

Where to Stay in Crystal River?

We've stayed in several very nice places in Crystal River, all of them completely unique.TheKings Bay Lodgeis a uniquely-retro family motel located on scenic Kings Bay. TheCrystal Blue Lagoon Bed & Breakfastis another completely unique B&B with an inspired mermaid theme that's so much fun. Both are totally fun for kids and make for a relaxing family stay in Crystal River.

Have you been to the Gulf Coast? What's your favorite must-see?

This article is not a sponsored or paid advertisement, however some destinations hosted portions of our road trip. Many thanks toVisit Lafayette,Visit New Orleans,Visit Mobile,Visit AL Beaches,Visit Tallahassee, andDiscover Crystal River.

All content and opinions are ours alone based on our firsthand experience.