Saint Charles Parish district, Louisiana, United States

Places to visit near Luling

Luling is a town in Saint Charles Parish district, Louisiana, United States, home to about 12,119 people. Within 50 km by road there are 243 places to visit — 65 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 42 parks and 41 museums. The must-see places are Bonnet Carré Spillway (13 km), Lake Catouatchie (20 km) and Lafreniere Park (21 km).

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Luling at a glance

Location
Saint Charles Parish district, Louisiana, United States
Population
about 12,119
Coordinates
29.9322° N, 90.3665° W
Places within 50 km
243 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Luling

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

68 churches within 100 km of Luling. The closest is Bell Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Luling

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Luling. The closest is Veterans Memorial Plaza (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Luling

43 parks within 100 km of Luling. The closest is Westbank Bridge Park (2 km); the best-known is Lafreniere Park (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Luling

43 museums within 100 km of Luling. The closest is Destrehan Plantation (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Luling

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Luling. The closest is Morgan Playground (14 km); the best-known is Salvador Wildlife Management Area (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Luling

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Luling. The closest is Peterson Canal (4 km); the best-known is Bonnet Carré Spillway (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Luling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luling
  2. 1 km Bell Baptist Church · church, Saint Charles Parish
  3. 1 km Westbank Bridge Park · park, Saint Charles Parish
  4. 11 km Bonnet Carré Spillway · lake, Saint Charles Parish
  5. 26 km Lafreniere Park · park, Jefferson Parish
  6. 22 km Lake Catouatchie · lake, Saint Charles Parish
  7. 20 km Back to Luling

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How to reach Luling

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    Within 15 km of Luling

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6568Bell Baptist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5358Veterans Memorial Plaza (2 km)
    Parks4243Westbank Bridge Park (2 km)
    Museums4143Destrehan Plantation (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1319Morgan Playground (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs917Peterson Canal (4 km)
    Beaches & coast910Bay Laurent (18 km)
    Other attractions69Congregation Beth Israel (26 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascades (26 km)
    Buddhist sites11Chua Bo De (47 km)
    Temples11Saint Daniels Spiritual Temple Number 5 (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Laborde Mountain (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Park Island (35 km)

    Luling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luling?

    Bonnet Carré Spillway (lake, about 13 km), Lake Catouatchie (lake, about 20 km), Bell Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Lafreniere Park (park, about 21 km), Westbank Bridge Park (park, about 2 km), Destrehan Plantation (museum, about 2 km).

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

    243 places on Spotwander: 65 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 42 parks, 41 museums, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Luling?

    Bell Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Luling?

    Veterans Memorial Plaza, about 2 km by road; Sims Site (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Luling?

    Westbank Bridge Park, about 2 km by road; Eastbank Bridge Park (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luling?

    Start in Luling, visit Bell Baptist Church, then Westbank Bridge Park, then Bonnet Carré Spillway, then Lafreniere Park, then Lake Catouatchie, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luling?

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

    Towns near Luling

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