Cathedral of Saint John BerchmansFord ParkCross LakeTriumph Missionary Baptist ChurchMardi Gras MuseumWat Buddhasamakeevanaram
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Shreveport

Shreveport is a city in Caddo Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 197,204 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit: 50 churches, 28 forts & heritage and 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans, Ford Park and Cross Lake.

32.5251° N, 93.7502° WPop. 197,204

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Within 30 km107 places
Within 50 km142
Must-see15
Notable259
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans, church near Shreveport
Must-see

Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans

Church · 4 km

Ford Park, park near Shreveport
Must-see

Ford Park

Park · 13 km

Cross Lake, lake near Shreveport
Must-see

Cross Lake

Lake · 13 km

Places near Shreveport by type

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One day from Shreveport

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:23 pm

75 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 Shreveport
  2. Cross Lake Dam and Spillwaydam · 45 min
  3. Ford Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Cathedral of Saint John Berchmanschurch · 30 min
  5. Wat BuddhasamakeevanaramBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  6. First Christian Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Shreveport
Today’s loopShreveportStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shreveport?

Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans (church, about 4 km), Ford Park (park, about 13 km), Cross Lake (lake, about 13 km), McNeill Pumping Station (museum, about 1 km), Shreveport Water Works Museum (museum, about 1 km), Spring Street Historical Museum (museum, about 2 km).

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

142 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 museums, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Shreveport?

Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, about 2 km by road; Antioch Baptist Church (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Shreveport?

Caddo Parish Confederate Monument, about 2 km by road; Safe Harbor (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shreveport?

Start in Shreveport, visit Cross Lake Dam and Spillway, then Ford Park, then Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans, then Wat Buddhasamakeevanaram, then First Christian Church, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.