Places to visit near

Prien

Prien is a town in Calcasieu Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 7,810 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 44 churches, 2 forts & heritage and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Prien Lake Park, Lake Charles and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

30.1819° N, 93.2738° WPop. 7,810

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see18
Notable194
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Prien

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:53 pm

45 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 Prien
  2. Rose Bluffviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Maplewood First Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Sam Houston Jones State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Lake Charleslake · 45 min
  6. First Church of Christchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Prien
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Prien?

Prien Lake Park (lake, about 1 km), Lake Charles (lake, about 8 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 9 km), Sam Houston Jones State Park (nature spot, about 16 km), Indian Bay (beach, about 1 km), Rose Bluff (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

82 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 17 beaches & coast, 8 museums, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Prien?

Brownville Church of God, about 6 km by road; First Church of Christ (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Prien?

South’s Defenders Memorial Monument, about 9 km by road; Lake Charles Historic District (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Prien?

Start in Prien, visit Rose Bluff, then Maplewood First Baptist Church, then Sam Houston Jones State Park, then Lake Charles, then First Church of Christ, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.