Bossier Parish district, Louisiana, United States

Places to visit near Haughton

Haughton is a town in Bossier Parish district, Louisiana, United States, home to about 3,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 52 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Wat Buddhasamakeevanaram (20 km), Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans (29 km) and Wallace Lake Dam (36 km).

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Haughton, Louisiana
Haughton, Bossier Parish district, Louisiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Haughton at a glance

Location
Bossier Parish district, Louisiana, United States
Population
about 3,334
Coordinates
32.5326° N, 93.5041° W
Places within 50 km
139 (7 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

Top places to visit near Haughton

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

113 churches within 100 km of Haughton. The closest is Wesley Chapel (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Haughton

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Haughton. The closest is Boeing B-47E Stratojet (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Haughton

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Haughton. The closest is Harmon Lake Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Haughton

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Haughton. The closest is Giddens Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Haughton

19 museums within 100 km of Haughton. The closest is Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Haughton

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Haughton. The closest is Cottons Pocket (36 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Haughton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Haughton
  2. 5 km Giddens Hill · hill, Bossier Parish
  3. 1 km Wesley Chapel · church, Bossier Parish
  4. 6 km Harmon Lake Dam · dam, Bossier Parish
  5. 16 km Wat Buddhasamakeevanaram · Buddhist site, Bossier Parish
  6. 19 km Camp Zion Church · church, Bossier Parish
  7. 7 km Back to Haughton

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How to reach Haughton

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    Places near Haughton by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches113Wesley Chapel (5 km)
    Forts & heritage48Boeing B-47E Stratojet (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Harmon Lake Dam (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Giddens Hill (5 km)
    Museums19Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum (11 km)
    Beaches & coast10Cottons Pocket (36 km)
    Parks5Anderson Island Park (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3Chimp Haven (64 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Wright Island (25 km)
    Buddhist sites1Wat Buddhasamakeevanaram (20 km)
    Other attractions1Tri-State Marker (92 km)

    Haughton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Haughton?

    Wat Buddhasamakeevanaram (Buddhist site, about 20 km), Giddens Hill (hill, about 5 km), Wesley Chapel (church, about 5 km), Harmon Lake Dam (dam, about 6 km), Camp Zion Church (church, about 7 km), Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans (church, about 29 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 52 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Haughton?

    Wesley Chapel, about 5 km by road; Camp Zion Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Haughton?

    Boeing B-47E Stratojet, about 21 km by road; North American P-51D Mustang (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Haughton?

    Harmon Lake Dam, about 6 km by road; Flag Lake Dam (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Haughton?

    Start in Haughton, visit Giddens Hill, then Wesley Chapel, then Harmon Lake Dam, then Wat Buddhasamakeevanaram, then Camp Zion Church, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Haughton?

    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.

    Towns near Haughton

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