Places to visit near

Laplace

Laplace is a town in Saint John the Baptist Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 29,872 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit: 57 churches, 32 forts & heritage and 42 parks. The must-see places are Bonnet Carré Spillway, Lac Des Allemands and Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area.

30.0670° N, 90.4815° WPop. 29,872

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km188
Must-see86
Notable194
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Laplace

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

113 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 Laplace
  2. Lake Maurepaslake · 45 min
  3. Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Lac Des Allemandslake · 45 min
  6. Bonnet Carré Spillwaylake · 45 min
  7. Back in Laplace
Today’s loopLaplaceStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Laplace?

Bonnet Carré Spillway (lake, about 11 km), 1811 Kid Ory Historic House (museum, about 1 km), Lac Des Allemands (lake, about 22 km), Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 22 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 3 km), Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (church, about 6 km).

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

188 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 42 parks, 21 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Laplace?

First United Methodist Church, about 3 km by road; Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Laplace?

San Francisco Plantation, about 15 km by road; Angel's Memorial (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Laplace?

Start in Laplace, visit Lake Maurepas, then Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area, then Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, then Lac Des Allemands, then Bonnet Carré Spillway, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.