Places to visit near

Jean Lafitte

Jean Lafitte is a town in Jefferson Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 1,972 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit: 68 forts & heritage, 52 churches and 50 museums. The must-see places are Ile De Barataria, Salvador Wildlife Management Area and Lake Catouatchie.

29.7360° N, 90.1267° WPop. 1,972

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Within 30 km101 places
Within 50 km224
Must-see72
Notable175
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Jean Lafitte

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:24 pm

106 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 Jean Lafitte
  2. Ile De Baratarialake · 45 min
  3. Salvador Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lake Catouatchielake · 45 min
  5. Bayou Segnette State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Fort De La Boulayefort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Jean Lafitte
Today’s loopJean LafitteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jean Lafitte?

Ile De Barataria (lake, about 5 km), Salvador Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 16 km), Lake Catouatchie (lake, about 19 km), Manila Village Historical Marker (heritage site, about 1 km), Clark Cheniere Historical Marker (heritage site, about 1 km), Lafitte's Barataria Museum and Wetland Trace (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Jean Lafitte?

224 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 50 museums, 23 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Jean Lafitte?

Manila Village Historical Marker, about 1 km by road; Clark Cheniere Historical Marker (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Jean Lafitte?

Belle Chasse Marine Transporation, about 20 km by road; Faith Presbyterian Church (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jean Lafitte?

Start in Jean Lafitte, visit Ile De Barataria, then Salvador Wildlife Management Area, then Lake Catouatchie, then Bayou Segnette State Park, then Fort De La Boulaye, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.