Louisiana Golf & Culinary Trail
Golfers can be gourmands, too. What better way to experience Louisiana than to center your favorite game around delicious cuisine?
Day One: New Orleans
Arrive in New Orleans in time to play at the Golf Club at Audubon Park. Home to more than 1,300 restaurants, New Orleans is truly an epicurean delight, featuring distinctive Creole and Cajun dishes original to the city, such as po’boys or crawfish étouffé. Dine at any number of great spots, from white-linen restaurants to casual sandwich shops. Spend the night in a historic French Quarter hotel or along centrally located Canal Street.
Day Two: Baton Rouge
Head east to Baton Rouge to play 18 holes at Santa Maria Golf Course. Eat at one of Baton Rouge’s local restaurants, where you can dine on fresh-caught seafood, upscale Cajun fare or elevated takes on Southern delights. Get a good night’s rest staying in the heart of downtown or at a convenient location right off the main highway.
Audubon Park Golf Course
Santa Maria Golf Course
The Wetlands Golf Course
Mallard Golf Club
Day Three: Lafayette
Only 60 miles west, play another great course at The Wetlands in Lafayette, the self-proclaimed Happiest City in America. Dine where homegrown chefs put a fresh spin on time-honored recipes, like shrimp and grits, Oysters Bienville or any number of great Cajun and Creole classics.
Day Four: Lake Charles
Another 60 miles west, conclude your memorable experience in Lake Charles, where you can play 18 holes at the Mallard Golf Club. Ready for lunch? Experience Lake Charles’ Boudin Trail, which highlights the area’s best stops for this tasty Cajun sausage. End your tour in Louisiana with a night at one of the city’s luxurious casinos.
