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Poydras

Poydras is a town in Saint Bernard Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 2,351 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit: 64 forts & heritage, 57 churches and 48 museums. The must-see places are Saint Bernard State Park, Chua Bo De and Brechtel Park.

29.8694° N, 89.8889° WPop. 2,351

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Within 30 km215 places
Within 50 km229
Must-see78
Notable175
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Poydras

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

100 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 Poydras
  2. Chua Bo DeBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Brechtel Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Saint Joseph Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Audubon Aquarium of the Americasnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Fort Proctorfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Poydras
Today’s loopPoydrasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Poydras?

Saint Bernard State Park (park, about 2 km), Chua Bo De (Buddhist site, about 12 km), Brechtel Park (park, about 15 km), Saint Joseph Catholic Church (church, about 22 km), Mardi Gras World (museum, about 23 km), Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (nature spot, about 24 km).

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

229 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 48 museums, 25 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Poydras?

Grand Army of the Republic Monument, about 15 km by road; Chalmette Battlefield (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Poydras?

Aurora United Methodist Church, about 15 km by road; Belle Chasse Marine Transporation (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Poydras?

Start in Poydras, visit Chua Bo De, then Brechtel Park, then Saint Joseph Catholic Church, then Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, then Fort Proctor, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.