Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Drew

Drew is a town in Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 1,775 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 6 museums. The must-see places are Adath Israel Temple (25 km), Lake Beulah, Mississippi (54 km) and Delta Blues Museum (55 km).

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Drew, Mississippi
Drew, Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Drew at a glance

Location
Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 1,775
Coordinates
33.8096° N, 90.5265° W
Places within 50 km
59 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Drew

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Drew: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Drew

100 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Drew. The closest is Drew Lagoon Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Drew

88 churches within 100 km of Drew. The closest is Holly Grove Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Drew

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Drew. The closest is Gipson Avenue (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Drew

19 museums within 100 km of Drew. The closest is Martin & Sue King Railroad Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Drew

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Drew. The closest is Marshland (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Drew

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Drew. The closest is Tallahatchie Bluff (67 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Drew

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Drew
  2. 1 km Holly Grove Baptist Church · church, Sunflower
  3. 1 km Christian Union Church · church, Sunflower
  4. 1 km Drew Methodist Church · church, Sunflower
  5. 1 km Drew Baptist Church · church, Sunflower
  6. 2 km Drew Lagoon Dam · dam, Sunflower
  7. 3 km Back to Drew

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How to reach Drew

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Drew by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19100Drew Lagoon Dam (3 km)
    Churches2288Holly Grove Baptist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage824Gipson Avenue (27 km)
    Museums619Martin & Sue King Railroad Museum (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Marshland (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints08Tallahatchie Bluff (67 km)
    Parks06Florewood River Plantation State Park (51 km)
    Temples12Adath Israel Temple (25 km)
    Other attractions02WBAD-FM (Leland) (77 km)
    Buddhist sites01Magnolia Grove Monastery (98 km)
    Waterfalls01Duck Chute (80 km)

    Drew: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Drew?

    Holly Grove Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Drew Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Drew Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Christian Union Church (church, about 1 km), Drew Lagoon Dam (dam, about 3 km), Adath Israel Temple (temple, about 25 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Drew?

    Drew Lagoon Dam, about 3 km by road; Equen Lake Dam (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Drew?

    Holly Grove Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Drew Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Drew?

    Gipson Avenue, about 27 km by road; Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Drew?

    Start in Drew, visit Holly Grove Baptist Church, then Christian Union Church, then Drew Methodist Church, then Drew Baptist Church, then Drew Lagoon Dam, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Drew?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Drew

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Drew’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Drew on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.