Vermilion Parish district, Louisiana, United States

Places to visit near Erath

Erath is a town in Vermilion Parish district, Louisiana, United States, home to about 2,107 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 35 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 12 museums and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lake Peigneur (7 km), Jungle Gardens (16 km) and Palmetto Island State Park (18 km).

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Erath, Louisiana
Erath, Vermilion Parish district, Louisiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erath at a glance

Location
Vermilion Parish district, Louisiana, United States
Population
about 2,107
Coordinates
29.9583° N, 92.0360° W
Places within 50 km
92 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Erath

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Erath: 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 Erath

61 churches within 100 km of Erath. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Erath

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erath. The closest is Abbeville Commercial Historic District (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Erath

28 museums within 100 km of Erath. The closest is The Acadian Museum of Erath LA (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Erath

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Erath. The closest is Miramar Beach (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Erath

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Erath. The closest is Lake Peigneur (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Erath

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Erath. The closest is Jungle Gardens (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Erath

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erath
  2. 1 km The Acadian Museum of Erath LA · museum, Vermilion Parish
  3. 7 km Lake Peigneur · lake, Iberia Parish
  4. 18 km Spanish Lake Dam · dam, Saint Martin Parish
  5. 22 km Jungle Gardens · garden, Iberia Parish
  6. 28 km Palmetto Island State Park · island, Vermilion Parish
  7. 18 km Back to Erath

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How to reach Erath

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erath by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3561First Presbyterian Church (12 km)
    Forts & heritage2035Abbeville Commercial Historic District (12 km)
    Museums1228The Acadian Museum of Erath LA (1 km)
    Beaches & coast523Miramar Beach (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs921Lake Peigneur (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Jungle Gardens (16 km)
    Parks55Palmetto Island State Park (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Oak Point (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Avery Island (18 km)

    Erath: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erath?

    Lake Peigneur (lake, about 7 km), Jungle Gardens (garden, about 16 km), Palmetto Island State Park (island, about 18 km), The Acadian Museum of Erath LA (museum, about 1 km), Spanish Lake Dam (dam, about 26 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 12 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 35 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 5 beaches & coast, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Erath?

    First Presbyterian Church, about 12 km by road; Abbeville United Methodist Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erath?

    Abbeville Commercial Historic District, about 12 km by road; Large Orange Urn (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Erath?

    The Acadian Museum of Erath LA, about 1 km by road; Tabasco Museum (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erath?

    Start in Erath, visit The Acadian Museum of Erath LA, then Lake Peigneur, then Spanish Lake Dam, then Jungle Gardens, then Palmetto Island State Park, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erath?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Erath

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