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Donaldsonville
is a city of approximately 8,000 located in Ascension Parish in southeast Louisiana. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Donaldsonville is a historic, culturally diverse town that was once the state capital of Louisiana. The city dates back to 1699, but it was a wealthy Englishman named William Donaldson who acquired land and dubbed the town Donaldsonville. In 1830 Donaldsonville was named the state capital, though the city's reign as capital would only last one year. Called the "Birthplace of Jazz" the town is renowned for its wonderful cuisine and outstanding architecture. Considered the gateway to Cajun and Plantation Country, one of the highlights of Donaldsonville are the numerous mansions that stand proudly along the Mississippi River. Other attractions in town include the River Road African American Museum & Gallery, the Historical Donaldsonville Museum, several art galleries, eclectic shops and unique restaurants. The town also hosts the annual Sunshine Festival, which includes rides, live entertainment, lots of good food, historic displays, exhibits, and the world-famous Cajun & Creole Cook-off. Of course, all of the attractions and excitement of the city of Baton Rouge is also just a short drive from Donaldsonville.
Surrounding areas: Thibodaux, Louisiana (23.8 mi), Baton Rouge, Louisiana (25.5 mi), Edgard, Louisiana (26.8 mi), Port Allen, Louisiana (27.5 mi), Morgan City, Louisiana (29.8 mi), Springfield, Louisiana (35.4 mi), Lac des Allemands, Louisiana (37.0 mi)
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Donaldsonville Vacation Rentals
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Donaldsonville Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Plantation Inn | 2179 Hwy 70 | Donaldsonville, LA | | (225) 746-9050 | | Best Western | 2719 Hwy 70 | Donaldsonville, LA | | (225) 746-9050 | | Nottoway Plantation Home | Mississippi Riv Rd | White Castle, LA | 10.3 mi. | (225) 545-2730 | | Americas Best Suites Gonzales | 2412 Veterans Blvd | Gonzales, LA | 10.8 mi. | (225) 647-4515 | | Best Western Inn (75113) | | Gonzales, LA | 10.8 mi. | (225) 647-2001 | | Holiday Inn Gonzales | 1500 Hwy 30 | Gonzales, LA | 10.8 mi. | (225) 647-8000 | | Quality Inn | 1740 W Hwy 30 | Gonzales, LA | 10.8 mi. | (225) 647-5700 | | Baton Rouge Courtyard By Marriott/Siegen Lane | 10307 North Mall Dr | Baton Rouge, LA | 20.0 mi. | (225) 293-7200 | | Baton Rouge Residence Inn | 10333 North Mall Dr | Baton Rouge, LA | 20.0 mi. | (225) 293-8700 | | Oakwood / The Park @ Bluebonnet | 8008 Bluebonnet Blvd | Baton Rouge, LA | 20.1 mi. | (713) 995-5111 | | Microtel Inn & Suites (75116) | 10645 Reiger Rd | Baton Rouge, LA | 20.2 mi. | (225) 291-6200 | | Oakwood / Live Oaks @ Stumberg | 12901 Jefferson Hwy | Baton Rouge, LA | 20.7 mi. | (713) 995-5111 | | Amerisuites Baton Rouge East | 6080 Bluebonnet Blvd | Baton Rouge, LA | 21.3 mi. | (225) 769-4400 | | Towneplace Suites By Marriott Baton Rouge | 8735 Summa Ave | Baton Rouge, LA | 21.4 mi. | (225) 819-2112 | | Oakwood / Regency Club | 11555 Southpark | Baton Rouge, LA | 21.7 mi. | (713) 995-5111 | | Crestwood Suites | 5222 S Sherwood Forest Blvd | Baton Rouge, LA | 21.8 mi. | (225) 291-5200 | | Oakwood / Mansions In The Park | 7250 Perkins Rd | Baton Rouge, LA | 21.9 mi. | (713) 995-5111 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott | 7979 Essen Park Ave | Baton Rouge, LA | 22.1 mi. | (225) 766-5252 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Baton Rouge | 7959 Essen Park Ave | Baton Rouge, LA | 22.3 mi. | (225) 766-9493 | | Oakwood / Longridge | 11999 Longridge Ave | Baton Rouge, LA | 22.6 mi. | (713) 995-5111 | | Howard Johnsons Lodge | 201 N Canal Blvd | Thibodaux, LA | 23.1 mi. | (985) 447-9071 | | Holiday Inn South | 9940 Airline Hwy | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.2 mi. | (225) 924-7021 | | Days Inn & Suites Of Baton Rouge | 9919 Gwenadele Dr | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.3 mi. | (225) 925-8399 | | Ramada Inn | 10045 Gwenadele Dr | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.3 mi. | (225) 706-5500 | | Howard Johnson | 201 Canal Blvd | Thibodaux, LA | 23.3 mi. | (985) 447-9071 | | Ramada Inn | 400 E First St | Thibodaux, LA | 23.3 mi. | (985) 446-0561 | | Super 8 Motel | 11444 Reulet Ave | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.4 mi. | (225) 275-8878 | | Crossland | 11140 Boardwalk Dr | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.5 mi. | (225) 274-8997 | | Red Roof Inn #141 | 11314 Boardwalk Dr | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.5 mi. | (225) 275-6600 | | Comfort Suites | 3045 Valley Creek Rd | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.8 mi. | (225) 923-3377 | | Embassy Suites Baton Rouge | 4914 Constitution Ave | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.9 mi. | (225) 924-6566 | | Extended Stay America | 6250 Corporate Blvd | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.9 mi. | (225) 201-0330 | | Holiday Inn Express | 4924 Constitution Ave | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.9 mi. | (225) 930-0600 | | Oakwood / Gates @ Citiplace | 2500 Gates Cir | Baton Rouge, LA | 23.9 mi. | (713) 995-5111 | | Baton Rouge Hilton | 5500 Hilton Ave | Baton Rouge, LA | 24.0 mi. | (225) 924-5000 | | Chase Suite Hotel By Woodfin | 5522 Corporate Blvd | Baton Rouge, LA | 24.0 mi. | (225) 927-5630 | | Comfort Suites | 1755 O'neal Ln | Baton Rouge, LA | 24.0 mi. | (225) 273-3388 | | Hampton Inn I-10:college Drive | 4646 Constitution | Baton Rouge, LA | 24.0 mi. | (225) 926-9990 | | Holiday Inn Select | 4728 Constitution Ave | Baton Rouge, LA | 24.0 mi. | (225) 925-2244 | | Homewood Suites Hotel-baton Rouge | 5860 Corporate Blvd | Baton Rouge, LA | 24.0 mi. | (225) 927-1700 |
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Donaldsonville Weather & Climate
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Southeast Louisiana has a warm, wet, semi-tropical climate. The close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico definitely has an influence on the weather. Southeast Louisiana tends to be very humid with lots of rainfall, and little difference between summer and winter conditions. Average rainfall per year is 56 to 60 inches. New Orleans, for example, is hot and humid for the majority of the year, with well over 180 days of sunshine annually. Southeastern Louisiana is prone to hurricanes, with the month of June being the start of hurricane season. Plenty of warning time is generally given for these types of severe storms.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
61°F |
41°F |
5.73 in. |
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| February |
64°F |
44°F |
4.65 in. |
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| March |
71°F |
50°F |
5.26 in. |
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| April |
77°F |
57°F |
5.18 in. |
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| May |
84°F |
65°F |
4.44 in. |
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| June |
89°F |
71°F |
5.57 in. |
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| July |
90°F |
73°F |
6.45 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
72°F |
5.68 in. |
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| September |
87°F |
68°F |
5.49 in. |
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| October |
79°F |
58°F |
3.86 in. |
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| November |
71°F |
50°F |
4.59 in. |
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| December |
63°F |
43°F |
4.87 in. |
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Donaldsonville Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field (BTR) located about 31 miles northwest of Donaldsonville in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport (MSY) located approximately 44 miles east of Donaldsonville in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Acadiana Regional airport (ARA) located roughly 53 miles west of Donaldsonville in New Iberia, Louisiana, and finally the Lafayette Regional airport (LFT) located around 59 miles west of Donaldsonville in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Donaldsonville Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Celebration Station | Baton Rouge | LA | 26.2 mi. | | | Dixie Landin' | Baton Rouge | LA | 26.2 mi. | | | Celebration Station | Metairie | LA | 47.3 mi. | | | City Park Carousel Gardens | New Orleans | LA | 56.0 mi. | | | Six Flags New Orleans | New Orleans | LA | 56.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Blue Bayou Water Park | Baton Rouge | LA | 26.2 mi. | | | Waterland U.S.A. | Houma | LA | 38.4 mi. | | | Atwood Water Park | Monticello | MS | 113.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Pelican Point Golf Club | Gonzales | LA | 10.3 mi. | | | Bayouside Golf Club | Napoleonville | LA | 10.9 mi. | | | Briarwood Golf Club | Baton Rouge | LA | 19.6 mi. | | | West Side Golf Club | Brusly | LA | 25.3 mi. | | | City Park Golf Course | Baton Rouge | LA | 26.1 mi. | | | Clark Park Golf Course | Baton Rouge | LA | 26.1 mi. | | | LSU Golf Course | Baton Rouge | LA | 26.1 mi. | | | Santa Maria Golf Club | Baton Rouge | LA | 26.1 mi. | | | Webb Park Golf Course | Baton Rouge | LA | 26.1 mi. | | | Howell Park Golf Course | Baton Rouge | LA | 27.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| LSU Museum of Natural Science | Baton Rouge | LA | 26.2 mi. | (Science) | | Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum | Madisonville | LA | 54.5 mi. | (History) | | Louisiana State Museum | New Orleans | LA | 56.0 mi. | (History) | | Musee Conti Wax Museum | New Orleans | LA | 56.0 mi. | (History) | | Louisiana Children's Museum | New Orleans | LA | 56.0 mi. | (Children's) | | DDay Museum | New Orleans | LA | 56.0 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Greater Baton Rouge Zoo | Baton Rouge | LA | 26.2 mi. | | | Aquarium of the Americas | New Orleans | LA | 56.0 mi. | | | Audubon Park and Zoological Garden | New Orleans | LA | 56.0 mi. | |
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