Tennessee, United States

Places to visit near Gideon

Gideon is a town in Tennessee, United States, home to about 1,041 people. Within 50 km by road there are 21 places to visit — 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 0 churches. The must-see places are Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site (48 km), Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge (60 km) and Reelfoot Lake (60 km).

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Gideon, Tennessee
Gideon, Tennessee, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gideon at a glance

Location
Tennessee, United States
Population
about 1,041
Coordinates
36.4520° N, 89.9193° W
Places within 50 km
21 (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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Gideon

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gideon

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gideon. The closest is Long Slough (46 km); the best-known is Reelfoot Lake (60 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gideon

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gideon. The closest is Chalk Bluff (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gideon

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gideon. The closest is Charles and Bettie Birthright House (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Gideon

27 churches within 100 km of Gideon. The closest is Olive Branch Church (52 km); the best-known is Poplar Bluff Depot (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Gideon

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gideon. The closest is Keystone Pocket (54 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Gideon

20 parks within 100 km of Gideon. The closest is Reelfoot State Wildlife Management Area (58 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Gideon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 181 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gideon
  2. 5 km Charles and Bettie Birthright House · heritage site, Dunklin
  3. 22 km Chalk Bluff · viewpoint, Clay
  4. 13 km Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center · museum, Clay
  5. 43 km Delmo Community Center · heritage site, Pemiscot
  6. 50 km Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site · nature spot, West Tennessee
  7. 48 km Back to Gideon

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How to reach Gideon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gideon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs253Long Slough (46 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints431Chalk Bluff (27 km)
    Forts & heritage830Charles and Bettie Birthright House (5 km)
    Churches027Olive Branch Church (52 km)
    Beaches & coast027Keystone Pocket (54 km)
    Parks020Reelfoot State Wildlife Management Area (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens219Wetlands Reserve, Lake County, TN (40 km)
    Museums517Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves016Island Number Ten (51 km)
    Other attractions01United States Highway 61 Arch (63 km)
    Waterfalls01Darkness Falls (86 km)

    Gideon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gideon?

    Charles and Bettie Birthright House (heritage site, about 5 km), Delmo Community Center (heritage site, about 20 km), Chalk Bluff (viewpoint, about 27 km), Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site (nature spot, about 48 km), Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (museum, about 33 km), Dunklin County Museum (museum, about 34 km).

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

    21 places on Spotwander: 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gideon?

    Long Slough, about 46 km by road; Washpan Lake (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gideon?

    Chalk Bluff, about 27 km by road; Indian Mound (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gideon?

    Charles and Bettie Birthright House, about 5 km by road; Delmo Community Center (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gideon?

    Start in Gideon, visit Charles and Bettie Birthright House, then Chalk Bluff, then Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center, then Delmo Community Center, then Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, and drive back — about 181 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gideon?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Gideon

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