Jefferson Parish district, Louisiana, United States

Places to visit near Kenner

Kenner is a town in Jefferson Parish district, Louisiana, United States, home to about 67,091 people. Within 50 km by road there are 248 places to visit — 63 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 49 parks and 42 museums. The must-see places are Lafreniere Park (3 km), 17th Street Canal (14 km) and New Basin Canal Park (15 km).

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Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner, Jefferson Parish district, Louisiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kenner at a glance

Location
Jefferson Parish district, Louisiana, United States
Population
about 67,091
Coordinates
29.9941° N, 90.2417° W
Places within 50 km
248 (52 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Kenner

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

66 churches within 100 km of Kenner. The closest is First Baptist Church of Kenner (1 km); the best-known is Touro Synagogue (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kenner

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kenner. The closest is Compassionate Friends Memorial Garden (4 km); the best-known is Spanish Fort (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Kenner

50 parks within 100 km of Kenner. The closest is Lions Playground (1 km); the best-known is Lafreniere Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Kenner

43 museums within 100 km of Kenner. The closest is Louisiana Toy Train Museum (3 km); the best-known is New Orleans Museum of Art (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kenner

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kenner. The closest is Morgan Playground (3 km); the best-known is Audubon Zoo (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kenner

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kenner. The closest is Lakewood Park Lake Dam (9 km); the best-known is 17th Street Canal (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Kenner

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kenner
  2. 3 km Lafreniere Park · park, Jefferson Parish
  3. 12 km New Basin Canal Park · park, Orleans Parish
  4. 4 km 17th Street Canal · lake, Jefferson Parish
  5. 2 km Lincoln Park · park, Orleans Parish
  6. 5 km Audubon Park · park, Orleans Parish
  7. 16 km Back to Kenner

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    Within 15 km of Kenner

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kenner by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6366First Baptist Church of Kenner (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5762Compassionate Friends Memorial Garden (4 km)
    Parks4950Lions Playground (1 km)
    Museums4243Louisiana Toy Train Museum (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1422Morgan Playground (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1114Lakewood Park Lake Dam (9 km)
    Other attractions79Congregation Beth Israel (8 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascades (10 km)
    Buddhist sites11Chua Bo De (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Laborde Mountain (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Park Island (19 km)
    Temples11Saint Daniels Spiritual Temple Number 5 (20 km)
    Beaches & coast01Tchefuncte River Range Rear Light (54 km)

    Kenner: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kenner?

    Lafreniere Park (park, about 3 km), 17th Street Canal (lake, about 14 km), New Basin Canal Park (park, about 15 km), Lincoln Park (park, about 16 km), Audubon Park (park, about 16 km), Audubon Zoo (nature spot, about 17 km).

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

    248 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 57 forts & heritage, 49 parks, 42 museums, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Kenner?

    First Baptist Church of Kenner, about 1 km by road; Williams Boulevard Baptist Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kenner?

    Compassionate Friends Memorial Garden, about 4 km by road; Gram Parsons (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Kenner?

    Lions Playground, about 1 km by road; Delta Park (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kenner?

    Start in Kenner, visit Lafreniere Park, then New Basin Canal Park, then 17th Street Canal, then Lincoln Park, then Audubon Park, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kenner?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Kenner

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