Pensacola offers a wide variety of activities, from downtown bars and restaurants to outdoor camping and hiking opportunities and, of course, its famous beaches.
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Weekend Getaways Near New Orleans

Eat Play Stay: Bay Saint Louis
The city boasts shops, restaurants, attractions, and miles of sandy beaches along South Beach Boulevard, making it the perfect spot for a weekend getaway or extended vacation.

Eat Play Stay: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Located a little over three hours from New Orleans and just over the East Texas-Louisiana border, Lake Charles, Louisiana, is home to nature walks, Cajun restaurants, breweries and a bustling art scene.

Eat Play Stay: Dauphin Island
“Eat Play Stay” is your guide to a weekend adventure near New Orleans.

Eat Play Stay: Birmingham, Alabama
“Eat Play Stay” is your guide to a weekend adventure near New Orleans.

Eat Play Stay: Huntsville, Alabama
“Eat Play Stay” is your guide to a weekend adventure near New Orleans.