We have 2 kids under 3 so just looking for a relaxing weekend. I thought about Gulf Shores or even Galveston. I am not shutting out New Orleans but just figured it would be nice to do something different.

One place I was looking at was Grand Hotel Resort and Spa in Fairhope.

I am not one that likes to sit around all day so trying to think of something that can find something to do during the day.

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Posted by specchaser

lafayette

Member since Feb 2008

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Posted on 12/7/18 at 12:54 pm to Ol Gregg

Austin is 6 hours from Lafayette, just made the trip recently. If you can find some live music it's a good place for a drive able 3 day weekend. NOLA has more to offer but Austin is a decent change of pace and scenery. Gulf Shores/Perdido area is an option if you want to relax on the beach. If you like history, Natchez has some nice bed and breakfast type places and plantation homes you can stay at.

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Posted by CoachChappy

Member since May 2013

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Posted on 12/7/18 at 12:57 pm to Ol Gregg

quote:
I am not shutting out New Orleans but just figured it would be nice to do something different

The ultimate conundrum.

When is this trip?

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Posted by offshoreangler

713, Texas

Member since Jun 2008

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Posted on 12/7/18 at 12:59 pm to Ol Gregg

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Galveston

Galveston isn't nice in the summertime, you defiantly don't want to go in January.

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Posted by notiger1997

Metairie

Member since May 2009

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Posted on 12/8/18 at 8:07 am to Ol Gregg

The Grand is an awesome place, but I’m not sure if the kids would enjoy it in the winter.

NOLA has a lot mote stuff for families than you think. Pull up the website for City Park. They have added some new things in the last few years. You could spend a whole day there

Galveston is def not worth the drive

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