Hinds district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Flowood

Flowood is a town in Hinds district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 8,705 people. Within 50 km by road there are 219 places to visit — 86 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 75 churches, 16 forts & heritage and 17 museums. The must-see places are Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (3 km), Eudora Welty House (4 km) and Jackson Volcano (4 km).

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Flowood, Mississippi
Flowood, Hinds district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Flowood at a glance

Location
Hinds district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 8,705
Coordinates
32.3096° N, 90.1390° W
Places within 50 km
219 (14 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 Flowood

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Flowood

111 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Flowood. The closest is Harris Lake (2 km); the best-known is Lake Hico (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Flowood

94 churches within 100 km of Flowood. The closest is First Baptist Church of Pearl (4 km); the best-known is Beth Israel (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Flowood

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Flowood. The closest is Merci Train (5 km); the best-known is Boyd Mound (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Flowood

21 museums within 100 km of Flowood. The closest is Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Flowood

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Flowood. The closest is Jackson Volcano (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Flowood

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Flowood. The closest is Cresote Slough (1 km); the best-known is Jackson Zoological Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Flowood

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Flowood
  2. 3 km Mississippi Museum of Natural Science · museum, Hinds
  3. 2 km Eudora Welty House · museum, Hinds
  4. 1 km The Oaks House Museum · museum, Hinds
  5. 2 km Mississippi Museum of Art · museum, Hinds
  6. 2 km Jackson Volcano · viewpoint, Hinds
  7. 4 km Back to Flowood

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Flowood by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs86111Harris Lake (2 km)
    Churches7594First Baptist Church of Pearl (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1622Merci Train (5 km)
    Museums1721Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1010Jackson Volcano (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Cresote Slough (1 km)
    Parks25Lefleur's Bluff State Park (3 km)
    Beaches & coast33Belhaven Beach (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Raymond Lake Island (33 km)
    Other attractions11Mississippi River Basin Model (21 km)
    Buddhist sites11Carmelite Monastery (10 km)
    Temples11Miracle Temple (42 km)

    Flowood: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Flowood?

    Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (museum, about 3 km), Eudora Welty House (museum, about 4 km), Jackson Volcano (viewpoint, about 4 km), The Oaks House Museum (museum, about 4 km), Mississippi Museum of Art (museum, about 6 km), Beth Israel (church, about 9 km).

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

    219 places on Spotwander: 86 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 75 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 17 museums, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Flowood?

    Harris Lake, about 2 km by road; Cofo Lake Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Flowood?

    First Baptist Church of Pearl, about 4 km by road; First Presbyterian Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Flowood?

    Merci Train, about 5 km by road; Woodmen Of The World (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Flowood?

    Start in Flowood, visit Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, then Eudora Welty House, then The Oaks House Museum, then Mississippi Museum of Art, then Jackson Volcano, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Flowood?

    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 Flowood

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