Laurens Henry Cohn, Sr. Memorial Plant ArboretumBaton Rouge ZooIndependence Park Botanic GardensSt. Joseph CathedralLSU Rural Life MuseumMike the Tiger Habitat
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Brownsfield

Brownsfield is a town in East Baton Rouge Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 5,401 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit: 73 forts & heritage, 43 parks and 13 churches. The must-see places are Laurens Henry Cohn, Sr. Memorial Plant Arboretum, Baton Rouge Zoo and Independence Park Botanic Gardens.

30.5466° N, 91.1207° WPop. 5,401

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Within 30 km151 places
Within 50 km180
Must-see36
Notable224
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Laurens Henry Cohn, Sr. Memorial Plant Arboretum, monument near Brownsfield
Must-see

Laurens Henry Cohn, Sr. Memorial Plant Arboretum

Monument · 2 km · Wilkinson

Baton Rouge Zoo, park near Brownsfield
Must-see

Baton Rouge Zoo

Park · 5 km · Wilkinson

Must-see

Independence Park Botanic Gardens

Garden · 14 km · Wilkinson

Places near Brownsfield by type

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One day from Brownsfield

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:02 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Brownsfield
  2. Baton Rouge Zoopark · 45 min
  3. St. Joseph Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  4. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  5. LSU Rural Life Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Independence Park Botanic Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Brownsfield
Today’s loopBrownsfieldStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Brownsfield?

Laurens Henry Cohn, Sr. Memorial Plant Arboretum (monument, about 2 km), Baton Rouge Zoo (park, about 5 km), Independence Park Botanic Gardens (garden, about 14 km), St. Joseph Cathedral (church, about 15 km), Saint Joseph Cathedral (church, about 15 km), USS Kidd (attraction, about 17 km).

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

180 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 43 parks, 13 churches, 26 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Brownsfield?

Baker High School Auditorium, about 8 km by road; Leland College (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Brownsfield?

Laurens Henry Cohn, Sr. Memorial Plant Arboretum, about 2 km by road; Baton Rouge Zoo (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Brownsfield?

Start in Brownsfield, visit Baton Rouge Zoo, then St. Joseph Cathedral, then Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, then LSU Rural Life Museum, then Independence Park Botanic Gardens, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.