Webster Parish district, Louisiana, United States

Places to visit near Minden

Minden is a town in Webster Parish district, Louisiana, United States, home to about 12,690 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 27 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Germantown Baptist Church (11 km), Bodcau State Wildlife Management Area (36 km) and Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum (36 km).

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Minden, Louisiana
Minden, Webster Parish district, Louisiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Minden at a glance

Location
Webster Parish district, Louisiana, United States
Population
about 12,690
Coordinates
32.6154° N, 93.2868° W
Places within 50 km
79 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Minden

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

119 churches within 100 km of Minden. The closest is First Baptist Church (1 km); the best-known is Germantown Baptist Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Minden

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Minden. The closest is Webster Parish Bell Tower (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Minden

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Minden. The closest is Upper Caney Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Minden

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Minden. The closest is Indian Mound (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Minden

22 museums within 100 km of Minden. The closest is Dorcheat Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Minden

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Minden. The closest is Cottons Pocket (64 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Minden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Minden
  2. 1 km Webster Parish Bell Tower · heritage site, Webster Parish
  3. 1 km Minden Historic District · heritage site, Webster Parish
  4. 1 km Dorcheat Historical Museum · museum, Webster Parish
  5. 11 km Germantown Baptist Church · church, Webster Parish
  6. 11 km First Baptist Church · church, Webster Parish
  7. 0 km Back to Minden

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How to reach Minden

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    Places near Minden by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches119First Baptist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage43Webster Parish Bell Tower (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs40Upper Caney Dam (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Indian Mound (15 km)
    Museums22Dorcheat Historical Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast10Cottons Pocket (64 km)
    Parks6Bodcau State Wildlife Management Area (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3Caroline Dormon Nature Reserve (76 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Wright Island (53 km)
    Buddhist sites1Wat Buddhasamakeevanaram (46 km)

    Minden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Minden?

    Germantown Baptist Church (church, about 11 km), Webster Parish Bell Tower (heritage site, about 1 km), Minden Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Dorcheat Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Minden?

    First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; First United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Minden?

    Webster Parish Bell Tower, about 1 km by road; Minden Historic District (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Minden?

    Upper Caney Dam, about 8 km by road; Bayou Bodcau Dam (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Minden?

    Start in Minden, visit Webster Parish Bell Tower, then Minden Historic District, then Dorcheat Historical Museum, then Germantown Baptist Church, then First Baptist Church, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Minden?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Minden

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