Jefferson Parish district, Louisiana, United States

Places to visit near Ama

Ama is a town in Jefferson Parish district, Louisiana, United States, home to about 1,316 people. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit — 64 churches, 59 forts & heritage, 46 parks and 43 museums. The must-see places are Lafreniere Park (12 km), Lake Catouatchie (17 km) and Bonnet Carré Spillway (18 km).

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Ama at a glance

Location
Jefferson Parish district, Louisiana, United States
Population
about 1,316
Coordinates
29.9521° N, 90.2965° W
Places within 50 km
249 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ama

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ama: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Ama

67 churches within 100 km of Ama. The closest is Solid Rock Baptist Church (6 km); the best-known is Touro Synagogue (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ama

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ama. The closest is Veterans Memorial Plaza (11 km); the best-known is Spanish Fort (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Ama

47 parks within 100 km of Ama. The closest is Imtt Field (2 km); the best-known is Lafreniere Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ama

44 museums within 100 km of Ama. The closest is Louisiana Toy Train Museum (7 km); the best-known is New Orleans Museum of Art (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ama

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ama. The closest is Morgan Playground (5 km); the best-known is Audubon Zoo (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ama

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ama. The closest is Lakewood Park Lake Dam (1 km); the best-known is Lake Catouatchie (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ama

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ama
  2. 17 km Lake Catouatchie · lake, Saint Charles Parish
  3. 11 km Bayou Segnette State Park · park, Jefferson Parish
  4. 5 km Audubon Zoo · nature spot, Orleans Parish
  5. 15 km Lafreniere Park · park, Jefferson Parish
  6. 26 km Bonnet Carré Spillway · lake, Saint Charles Parish
  7. 18 km Back to Ama

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    Within 15 km of Ama

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ama by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6467Solid Rock Baptist Church (6 km)
    Forts & heritage5964Veterans Memorial Plaza (11 km)
    Parks4647Imtt Field (2 km)
    Museums4344Louisiana Toy Train Museum (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1421Morgan Playground (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1012Lakewood Park Lake Dam (1 km)
    Other attractions79Congregation Beth Israel (17 km)
    Beaches & coast12Bay Laurent (26 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascades (17 km)
    Buddhist sites11Chua Bo De (39 km)
    Temples11Saint Daniels Spiritual Temple Number 5 (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Laborde Mountain (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Park Island (26 km)

    Ama: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ama?

    Lafreniere Park (park, about 12 km), Lake Catouatchie (lake, about 17 km), Bonnet Carré Spillway (lake, about 18 km), Bayou Segnette State Park (park, about 18 km), Audubon Zoo (nature spot, about 20 km), Audubon Park (park, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ama?

    249 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 59 forts & heritage, 46 parks, 43 museums, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Ama?

    Solid Rock Baptist Church, about 6 km by road; Christ Gospel Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ama?

    Veterans Memorial Plaza, about 11 km by road; Garden of Honor (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ama?

    Imtt Field, about 2 km by road; Morgan Park (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ama?

    Start in Ama, visit Lake Catouatchie, then Bayou Segnette State Park, then Audubon Zoo, then Lafreniere Park, then Bonnet Carré Spillway, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ama?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ama

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ama’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ama on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.