Bluebonnet Swamp Nature CenterLSU Rural Life MuseumIndependence Park Botanic GardensSpanish LakeMike the Tiger HabitatSaint James Episcopal Church
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Shenandoah

Shenandoah is a town in East Baton Rouge Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 18,399 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit: 71 forts & heritage, 43 parks and 29 museums. The must-see places are Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, LSU Rural Life Museum and Independence Park Botanic Gardens.

30.4013° N, 91.0009° WPop. 18,399

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Within 30 km153 places
Within 50 km190
Must-see40
Notable211
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

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

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

Nature spot · 13 km · Wilkinson

Must-see

LSU Rural Life Museum

Museum · 14 km · Wilkinson

Must-see

Independence Park Botanic Gardens

Garden · 14 km · Wilkinson

Places near Shenandoah by type

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One day from Shenandoah

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:14 pm

69 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 Shenandoah
  2. Independence Park Botanic Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  3. Saint James Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. LSU Rural Life Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Spanish Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Shenandoah
Today’s loopShenandoahStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shenandoah?

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center (nature spot, about 13 km), LSU Rural Life Museum (museum, about 14 km), Independence Park Botanic Gardens (garden, about 14 km), Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple (church, about 14 km), Spanish Lake (lake, about 16 km), Mike the Tiger Habitat (attraction, about 22 km).

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

190 places on Spotwander: 71 forts & heritage, 43 parks, 29 museums, 20 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Shenandoah?

Kleinpeter House, about 8 km by road; Audubon Plantation House (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Shenandoah?

Parklawn Park, about 5 km by road; Camelot Park (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shenandoah?

Start in Shenandoah, visit Independence Park Botanic Gardens, then Saint James Episcopal Church, then LSU Rural Life Museum, then Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, then Spanish Lake, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.