Vacherie
United States · LouisianaUS
Place in Louisiana, United States
Vacherie is an unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. The name of the place derives from the French word for cowshed. On the SW side of the community used to be the 1,969 ft (600 m) WZRH/KVDU-Tower, a guyed mast noted as the tallest tower in the state of Louisiana. It fell in 2021 after being damaged by Hurricane Ida.
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- 30.011, -90.720
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Elevation
- 5 m
Overview of Vacherie
Vacherie is the kind of place you find in Louisiana, United States. Vacherie is strongest on culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Vacherie
Culture in Vacherie
(1)Under culture, Vacherie is tagged with Ancient Ruins. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Vacherie.
Getting there & around
Vacherie is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Louisiana and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Chicago.
Similar destinations
Places near Vacherie that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vacherie known for?
- Vacherie, in Louisiana, United States, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Vacherie?
- Recorded activities in Vacherie include Ancient Ruins. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Vacherie located?
- Vacherie is located in Louisiana, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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