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Here's a sample itinerary for a pet-friendly drive from Annapolis to New Orleans with your dog or cat. If you're planning a road trip to New Orleans, you can research locations to stop along the way. Find the best dog parks, pet-friendly accommodations and hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members and GoPetFriendly. Scroll down to see all the pet-friendly stops along the way.
10:00 am start in Annapolis
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:33 pm Shenandoah National Park
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:33 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
3:58 pm Roanoke
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:58 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
6:28 pm Blue Ridge Parkway
eat at Creek Bottom Brewing
stay overnight at Rodeway Inn Galax
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 6.5 hours
9:00 am leave from Rodeway Inn Galax
drive for about 3 hours
12:14 pm Gatlinburg
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:14 pm
drive for about 3 hours
4:03 pm Chattanooga
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:03 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
7:19 pm Birmingham (Alabama)
stay overnight at Sheraton Birmingham
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 8.5 hours
10:00 am leave from Sheraton Birmingham
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:17 pm Meridian
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:17 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
2:55 pm Collins
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:55 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
6:11 pm arrive in New Orleans
eat at Gordon Biersch Brewery
stay at Drury Inn & Suites New Orleans
day 3 driving ≈ 6 hours
Your starting point is Annapolis, Maryland.
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Since there are only 2 travelers, we assume you're driving 1 car. You can adjust the number of people traveling at the top. We assume a maximum of 4 passengers per car, but you can change the number of cars to fit your situation.
Shenandoah National Park (6 mentions)
Stone Mountain Vineyard (1 mention)
Kilaurwen Winery (1 mention)
Roanoke (17 answers)
PetSmart Pet Store (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Roanoke:
Big Lick Brewing Company
questions about Roanoke:
What is your favorite restaurant in Roanoke?
Blue Ridge Parkway (6 mentions)
pet-friendly restaurants around Blue Ridge Parkway:
Creek Bottom Brewing
pet-friendly hotels around Blue Ridge Parkway:
Rodeway Inn Galax
questions about Blue Ridge Parkway:
Where do we stay overnight
Gatlinburg (27 answers)
The Village Shops (1 mention)
The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum (1 mention)
Gatlinburg Haunts (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Gatlinburg:
Humdingers Frozen Yogurt
Chattanooga (25 answers)
Ruby Falls (1 mention)
Shady Rest Farms Pet Sitting Service (1 mention)
Chattanooga Ghost Tours (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Chattanooga:
The Bluewater Grille
The Terminal Brewhouse
questions about Chattanooga:
Activities in Chattanooga for families with active kids
Is April 2015 a good month to visit Chattanooga?
Birmingham (Alabama) (34 answers)
Bob the Big Dog Pet Sitting Service (1 mention)
Pet Perfect Professional Pet Sitting Service (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Birmingham (Alabama):
Bistro Two Eighteen
Wine Loft
The Cantina
The Five Points Grill
Black Market Bar & Grill
pet-friendly hotels around Birmingham (Alabama):
Sheraton Birmingham
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hotel Indigo Birmingham Five Points S - UAB
questions about Birmingham (Alabama):
Entertainment for a large group of customers in Birmingham?
locate a good breakfast or coffee shop on the west side of Birmingham
Meridian (3 answers)
Collins
Your final destination is New Orleans, Louisiana.
You can enter the exact street address of your destination, but this is optional.
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in New Orleans.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Drury Inn & Suites New Orleans.
Here are some more pet-friendly hotels people talk about:
Want to research more popular hotels in New Orleans? Click the blue button below.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
GoPetFriendly suggests Gordon Biersch Brewery.
Want to research more popular restaurants in New Orleans? Click the blue button below.
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about New Orleans. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Tom from Los Angeles asked:
Breakfast in New Orleans? (19 answers)
Drew from Ojai asked:
Where can I find the best jazz bars in New Orleans? (13 answers)
John from Omaha, Nebraska asked:
What are the must-try foods and restaurants in NOLA? (9 answers)
Bianca from Miami asked:
When is the best time to go to New Orleans? (9 answers)
Kathryn from London asked:
Favorite Things to do in New Orleans (8 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to New Orleans.
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a New Orleans to Annapolis drive with pets, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Annapolis to New Orleans. Or get a full Annapolis to New Orleans flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
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