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Westwego

Westwego is a town in Orleans Parish district, Louisiana, United States of about 8,542 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit: 66 forts & heritage, 55 churches and 48 museums. The must-see places are Audubon Zoo, Bayou Segnette State Park and Audubon Park.

29.9060° N, 90.1423° WPop. 8,542

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Within 30 km221 places
Within 50 km225
Must-see77
Notable174
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Westwego

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:30 pm

30 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 Westwego
  2. Audubon Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Lincoln Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Bayou Metairie;Big Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Louis Armstrong Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Anshe Sfard Synagoguechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Westwego
Today’s loopWestwegoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Westwego?

Audubon Zoo (nature spot, about 3 km), Bayou Segnette State Park (park, about 3 km), Audubon Park (park, about 4 km), Touro Synagogue (church, about 6 km), Anshe Sfard Synagogue (church, about 8 km), Lincoln Park (park, about 9 km).

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

225 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 48 museums, 30 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Westwego?

John J Audubon Statue, about 3 km by road; James H. Dillard House (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Westwego?

Saint Agnes Le Thi Thanh Church, about 3 km by road; Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Westwego?

Start in Westwego, visit Audubon Park, then Lincoln Park, then Bayou Metairie;Big Lake, then Louis Armstrong Park, then Anshe Sfard Synagogue, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.