Places to visit near

Marksville

Marksville is a town in Avoyelles Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 5,533 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit: 17 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fort DeRussy, Pomme de Terre Wildlife Management Area and Grassy Lake State Wildlife Management Area.

31.1280° N, 92.0662° WPop. 5,533

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km45
Must-see34
Notable226
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Marksville

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:56 pm

77 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 Marksville
  2. Greenhouse Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Pomme de Terre Wildlife Management Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Baie Secbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Saint Genevieve Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Fort DeRussyfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Marksville
Today’s loopMarksvilleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Marksville?

Fort DeRussy (fort, about 8 km), Holy Ghost Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Marksville Prehistoric Indian Site (heritage site, about 2 km), Greenhouse Site (heritage site, about 4 km), Pomme de Terre Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 30 km), Baie Sec (beach, about 12 km).

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

45 places on Spotwander: 17 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Marksville?

Holy Ghost Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Genevieve Catholic Church (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Marksville?

Lindy Claiborne Boggs Lock and Dam, about 22 km by road; Mitten Lake (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Marksville?

Start in Marksville, visit Greenhouse Site, then Pomme de Terre Wildlife Management Area, then Baie Sec, then Saint Genevieve Catholic Church, then Fort DeRussy, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.