Places to visit near

Houma

Houma is a town in Terrebonne Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 34,287 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 20 beaches & coast, 16 churches and 9 museums. The must-see places are Cathedral of Saint Francis de Sales, Saint Joseph Co-Cathedral and Pointe Au Chien State Wildlife Management Area.

29.5958° N, 90.7195° WPop. 34,287

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see64
Notable217
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Houma

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:42 pm

88 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 Houma
  2. Bayou Blue Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Saint Joseph Co-Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  4. Bell Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Coteau Missionchurch · 30 min
  6. Bayou Blue Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Houma
Today’s loopHoumaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Houma?

Cathedral of Saint Francis de Sales (church, about 1 km), Houma Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum (museum, about 1 km), Finding Our Roots African American Museum (museum, about 1 km), Regional Military Museum (museum, about 1 km), Southdown Plantation (museum, about 3 km).

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

56 places on Spotwander: 20 beaches & coast, 16 churches, 9 museums, 3 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest beach to Houma?

Lake De Cade, about 33 km by road; Billy Goat Bay (33 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Houma?

Cathedral of Saint Francis de Sales, about 1 km by road; Coteau Mission (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Houma?

Start in Houma, visit Bayou Blue Church, then Saint Joseph Co-Cathedral, then Bell Church, then Coteau Mission, then Bayou Blue Church, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.