Spanish LakeBluebonnet Swamp Nature CenterLSU Rural Life MuseumNational Hansen's Disease MuseumIndependence Park Botanic GardensAudubon Plantation House
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Prairieville

Prairieville is a town in East Baton Rouge Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 26,895 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit: 73 forts & heritage, 43 parks and 31 museums. The must-see places are Spanish Lake, Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center and Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple.

30.3030° N, 90.9720° WPop. 26,895

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Within 30 km99 places
Within 50 km200
Must-see41
Notable186
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Spanish Lake

Lake · 8 km · Wilkinson

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, nature spot near Prairieville
Must-see

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Nature spot · 18 km · Wilkinson

Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple, church near Prairieville
Must-see

Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple

Church · 18 km

Places near Prairieville by type

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One day from Prairieville

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:23 pm

85 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 Prairieville
  2. Spanish Lakelake · 45 min
  3. National Hansen's Disease Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  5. LSU Rural Life Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Independence Park Botanic Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Prairieville
Today’s loopPrairievilleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Prairieville?

Spanish Lake (lake, about 8 km), Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center (nature spot, about 18 km), Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple (church, about 18 km), LSU Rural Life Museum (museum, about 23 km), National Hansen's Disease Museum (museum, about 24 km), Independence Park Botanic Gardens (garden, about 25 km).

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

200 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 43 parks, 31 museums, 24 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Prairieville?

Audubon Plantation House, about 7 km by road; Kleinpeter House (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Prairieville?

LSU Hilltop Arboretum, about 17 km by road; Parklawn Park (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Prairieville?

Start in Prairieville, visit Spanish Lake, then National Hansen's Disease Museum, then Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, then LSU Rural Life Museum, then Independence Park Botanic Gardens, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.