Elmwood, LouisianaLafreniere ParkAudubon Park17th Street CanalBayou Segnette State ParkTouro SynagogueNew Basin Canal Park
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Elmwood

Elmwood is a town in Orleans Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 4,635 people. Within 50 km by road there are 246 places to visit: 63 forts & heritage, 60 churches and 45 museums. The must-see places are Lafreniere Park, Audubon Park and 17th Street Canal.

29.9566° N, 90.1898° WPop. 4,635

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Within 30 km240 places
Within 50 km246
Must-see78
Notable194
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lafreniere Park, park near Elmwood
Must-see

Lafreniere Park

Park · 6 km · Jefferson Parish

Audubon Park, park near Elmwood
Must-see

Audubon Park

Park · 8 km

17th Street Canal, lake near Elmwood
Must-see

17th Street Canal

Lake · 8 km · Jefferson Parish

Places near Elmwood by type

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One day from Elmwood

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:51 pm

44 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 Elmwood
  2. Lafreniere Parkpark · 45 min
  3. New Basin Canal Parkpark · 45 min
  4. 17th Street Canallake · 45 min
  5. Audubon Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Bayou Segnette State Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Elmwood
Today’s loopElmwoodStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elmwood?

Lafreniere Park (park, about 6 km), Audubon Park (park, about 8 km), 17th Street Canal (lake, about 8 km), Audubon Zoo (nature spot, about 9 km), Lincoln Park (park, about 9 km), Bayou Segnette State Park (park, about 9 km).

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

246 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 60 churches, 45 museums, 44 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Elmwood?

Gram Parsons, about 3 km by road; Camp Parapet (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Elmwood?

Faith Lutheran Church, about 3 km by road; All Saints Episcopal Church (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elmwood?

Start in Elmwood, visit Lafreniere Park, then New Basin Canal Park, then 17th Street Canal, then Audubon Park, then Bayou Segnette State Park, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.