Places to visit near

Franklinton

Franklinton is a town in Mississippi, United States of about 3,782 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Bogue Chitto State Park, Church of the Incarnation and Abita Mystery House.

30.8473° N, 90.1553° WPop. 3,782

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Within 30 km6 places
Within 50 km29
Must-see20
Notable225
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Franklinton

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

130 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 Franklinton
  2. Bogue Chitto Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Reedy Pond Damdam · 45 min
  4. Church of the Incarnationchurch · 30 min
  5. Greens Pond Damdam · 45 min
  6. Bogue Chitto State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Franklinton
Today’s loopFranklintonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Franklinton?

Bogue Chitto State Park (nature spot, about 11 km), Reedy Pond Dam (dam, about 13 km), Greens Pond Dam (dam, about 18 km), Bogue Chitto Mountain (viewpoint, about 18 km), Church of the Incarnation (church, about 45 km), White Sands Lake Beach (beach, about 25 km).

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

29 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 4 museums, 1 fort, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Franklinton?

Reedy Pond Dam, about 13 km by road; Greens Pond Dam (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Franklinton?

Baldwin Chapel, about 40 km by road; Dillons Hill Church (41 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Franklinton?

Start in Franklinton, visit Bogue Chitto Mountain, then Reedy Pond Dam, then Church of the Incarnation, then Greens Pond Dam, then Bogue Chitto State Park, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.