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Jefferson

Jefferson is a town in Orleans Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 11,193 people. Within 50 km by road there are 247 places to visit: 63 forts & heritage, 62 churches and 48 museums. The must-see places are 17th Street Canal, Lincoln Park and Audubon Park.

29.9660° N, 90.1531° WPop. 11,193

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Within 30 km241 places
Within 50 km247
Must-see78
Notable196
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

17th Street Canal, lake near Jefferson
Must-see

17th Street Canal

Lake · 4 km · Jefferson Parish

Lincoln Park, park near Jefferson
Must-see

Lincoln Park

Park · 5 km

Audubon Park, park near Jefferson
Must-see

Audubon Park

Park · 6 km

Places near Jefferson by type

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One day from Jefferson

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:18 pm

42 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 Jefferson
  2. Audubon Parkpark · 45 min
  3. 17th Street Canallake · 45 min
  4. New Orleans Museum of Artmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. New Basin Canal Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Lafreniere Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Jefferson
Today’s loopJeffersonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jefferson?

17th Street Canal (lake, about 4 km), Lincoln Park (park, about 5 km), Audubon Park (park, about 6 km), Audubon Zoo (nature spot, about 7 km), Carousel Gardens Amusement Park (garden, about 7 km), New Orleans Botanical Gardens (garden, about 7 km).

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

247 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 48 museums, 43 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Jefferson?

Camp Parapet, about 1 km by road; Carrollton Historic District (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Jefferson?

Evening Star Baptist Church, about 3 km by road; Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jefferson?

Start in Jefferson, visit Audubon Park, then 17th Street Canal, then New Orleans Museum of Art, then New Basin Canal Park, then Lafreniere Park, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.