Lafayette Parish district, Louisiana, United States

Places to visit near Duson

Duson is a town in Lafayette Parish district, Louisiana, United States, home to about 1,775 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 43 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 museums. The must-see places are Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist (20 km), Cypress Lake (20 km) and Hilliard Art Museum (21 km).

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Duson, Louisiana
Duson, Lafayette Parish district, Louisiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Duson at a glance

Location
Lafayette Parish district, Louisiana, United States
Population
about 1,775
Coordinates
30.2358° N, 92.1854° W
Places within 50 km
104 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Duson

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Churches near Duson

71 churches within 100 km of Duson. The closest is Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Duson

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Duson. The closest is Mural Room (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Duson

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Duson. The closest is Cypress Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Duson

28 museums within 100 km of Duson. The closest is Rayne City Museum (10 km); the best-known is Hilliard Art Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Duson

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Duson. The closest is Miramar Beach (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Duson

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Duson. The closest is Oak Point (58 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Duson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Duson
  2. 1 km Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church · church, Lafayette Parish
  3. 9 km Saint Joseph Catholic Church · church, Acadia Parish
  4. 30 km Hilliard Art Museum · museum, Lafayette Parish
  5. 1 km Cypress Lake · lake, Lafayette Parish
  6. 1 km Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist · church, Lafayette Parish
  7. 20 km Back to Duson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Duson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4371Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2836Mural Room (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1031Cypress Lake (20 km)
    Museums1828Rayne City Museum (10 km)
    Beaches & coast120Miramar Beach (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints08Oak Point (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Jungle Gardens (56 km)
    Parks46Chargois Park (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Avery Island (58 km)

    Duson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Duson?

    Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist (church, about 20 km), Cypress Lake (lake, about 20 km), Hilliard Art Museum (museum, about 21 km), Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Joseph Catholic Church (church, about 10 km), Rayne City Museum (museum, about 10 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 museums, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest church to Duson?

    Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Joseph Catholic Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Duson?

    Mural Room, about 11 km by road; City Ballroom (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Duson?

    Cypress Lake, about 20 km by road; Charlo Lake (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Duson?

    Start in Duson, visit Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, then Saint Joseph Catholic Church, then Hilliard Art Museum, then Cypress Lake, then Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Duson?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Duson

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