Clarksdale, MississippiDelta Blues MuseumMoon LakeCentennial Baptist ChurchArmistead ChurchAlford Butler Lake DamLong Lake
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Clarksdale

Clarksdale is a town in Coahoma district, Mississippi, United States of about 16,847 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit: 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Delta Blues Museum, Moon Lake and Centennial Baptist Church.

34.2001° N, 90.5709° WPop. 16,847

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km51
Must-see17
Notable237
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Delta Blues Museum, museum near Clarksdale
Must-see

Delta Blues Museum

Museum · 1 km

Moon Lake, lake near Clarksdale
Must-see

Moon Lake

Lake · 33 km

Centennial Baptist Church, church near Clarksdale
Must-see

Centennial Baptist Church

Church · 45 km · Phillips

Places near Clarksdale by type

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One day from Clarksdale

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

138 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 Clarksdale
  2. Alford Butler Lake Damdam · 45 min
  3. Armistead Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Long Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Centennial Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Moon Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Clarksdale
Today’s loopClarksdaleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Clarksdale?

Delta Blues Museum (museum, about 1 km), Haven United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Centennial Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Georges Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Cutrer Mansion (heritage site, about 1 km), The Crossroads (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

51 places on Spotwander: 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Clarksdale?

Alford Butler Lake Dam, about 24 km by road; Long Lake (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Clarksdale?

Haven United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Centennial Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Clarksdale?

Start in Clarksdale, visit Alford Butler Lake Dam, then Armistead Church, then Long Lake, then Centennial Baptist Church, then Moon Lake, and drive back — about 138 km by road in all.