Prien Lake ParkLake CharlesSam Houston Jones State ParkChrist Worship Center SulphurRose BluffHoly Trinity Episcopal Church
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Carlyss

Carlyss is a town in Calcasieu Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 4,670 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 44 churches, 18 forts & heritage and 10 museums. The must-see places are Prien Lake Park, Lake Charles and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

30.1688° N, 93.3760° WPop. 4,670

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see21
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Prien Lake Park, lake near Carlyss
Must-see

Prien Lake Park

Lake · 13 km

Lake Charles, lake near Carlyss
Must-see

Lake Charles

Lake · 19 km

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, church near Carlyss
Must-see

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Church · 21 km

Places near Carlyss by type

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One day from Carlyss

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:23 pm

55 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 Carlyss
  2. Christ Worship Center Sulphurchurch · 30 min
  3. Sam Houston Jones State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lake Charleslake · 45 min
  5. Prien Lake Parklake · 45 min
  6. Rose Bluffviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Carlyss
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carlyss?

Prien Lake Park (lake, about 13 km), Lake Charles (lake, about 19 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 21 km), Sam Houston Jones State Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Christ Worship Center Sulphur (church, about 5 km), Faith Temple (church, about 6 km).

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

105 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 16 beaches & coast, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Carlyss?

Christ Worship Center Sulphur, about 5 km by road; Faith Temple (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Carlyss?

South’s Defenders Memorial Monument, about 21 km by road; Lake Charles Historic District (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carlyss?

Start in Carlyss, visit Christ Worship Center Sulphur, then Sam Houston Jones State Park, then Lake Charles, then Prien Lake Park, then Rose Bluff, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.