Holmes district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Goodman

Goodman is a town in Holmes district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 1,330 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 64 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 churches, 2 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Holmes County State Park (8 km), Ross R Barnett Reservoir (70 km) and Chapel of the Cross (70 km).

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Goodman, Mississippi
Goodman, Holmes district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Goodman at a glance

Location
Holmes district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 1,330
Coordinates
32.9701° N, 89.9123° W
Places within 50 km
110 (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 Goodman

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Goodman

132 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Goodman. The closest is Goodman Sewage Lagoon Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Goodman

80 churches within 100 km of Goodman. The closest is Bethlehem Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Goodman

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Goodman. The closest is Historic Cotton Gin (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Goodman

12 museums within 100 km of Goodman. The closest is Kosciusko Heritage Foundation Museum (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Goodman

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Goodman. The closest is Beatties Bluff (54 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Goodman

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Goodman. The closest is Hillside National Wildlife Refuge (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Goodman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Goodman
  2. 2 km Goodman Sewage Lagoon Dam · dam, Holmes
  3. 7 km Bethlehem Church · church, Holmes
  4. 14 km Georgeville Church · church, Holmes
  5. 3 km Holmes County Lake Dam · dam, Holmes
  6. 1 km Holmes County State Park · park, Holmes
  7. 8 km Back to Goodman

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How to reach Goodman

    All places near Goodman by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Goodman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs64132Goodman Sewage Lagoon Dam (2 km)
    Churches3780Bethlehem Church (8 km)
    Forts & heritage213Historic Cotton Gin (19 km)
    Museums112Kosciusko Heritage Foundation Museum (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints010Beatties Bluff (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Hillside National Wildlife Refuge (41 km)
    Parks35Holmes County State Park (8 km)
    Temples12Faith Temple (44 km)
    Caves11Parker’s Man Cave (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Archers Island (71 km)

    Goodman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Goodman?

    Holmes County State Park (park, about 8 km), Goodman Sewage Lagoon Dam (dam, about 2 km), Bethlehem Church (church, about 8 km), Holmes County Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Georgeville Church (church, about 9 km), Mount Sinai Church (church, about 11 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 64 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest lake to Goodman?

    Goodman Sewage Lagoon Dam, about 2 km by road; Holmes County Lake Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Goodman?

    Bethlehem Church, about 8 km by road; Georgeville Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Goodman?

    Historic Cotton Gin, about 19 km by road; Hurricane Creek (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Goodman?

    Start in Goodman, visit Goodman Sewage Lagoon Dam, then Bethlehem Church, then Georgeville Church, then Holmes County Lake Dam, then Holmes County State Park, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Goodman?

    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 Goodman

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