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New Orleans

New Orleans is a city in Orleans Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 389,617 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit: 69 forts & heritage, 51 churches and 51 museums. The must-see places are Eagle Saloon, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Bourbon Street.

29.9547° N, 90.0751° WPop. 389,617

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Within 30 km221 places
Within 50 km230
Must-see79
Notable175
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Eagle Saloon, attraction near New Orleans
Must-see

Eagle Saloon

Attraction · 1 km

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, church near New Orleans
Must-see

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Church · 1 km

Bourbon Street, attraction near New Orleans
Must-see

Bourbon Street

Attraction · 1 km

Places near New Orleans by type

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One day from New Orleans

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:33 pm

32 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 New Orleans
  2. Saint Joseph Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Touro Synagoguechurch · 30 min
  4. Lincoln Parkpark · 45 min
  5. New Basin Canal Parkpark · 45 min
  6. New Orleans Museum of Artmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in New Orleans
Today’s loopNew OrleansStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near New Orleans?

Eagle Saloon (attraction, about 1 km), Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Bourbon Street (attraction, about 1 km), Lafayette Square (nature spot, about 1 km), Louis Armstrong Park (nature spot, about 1 km), Congo Square (nature spot, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of New Orleans?

230 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 51 churches, 51 museums, 28 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to New Orleans?

Women Armed Forces, about 1 km by road; Louis Armstrong (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to New Orleans?

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from New Orleans?

Start in New Orleans, visit Saint Joseph Catholic Church, then Touro Synagogue, then Lincoln Park, then New Basin Canal Park, then New Orleans Museum of Art, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.