Mississippi district, Arkansas, United States

Places to visit near Gosnell

Gosnell is a town in Mississippi district, Arkansas, United States, home to about 3,306 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 17 forts & heritage and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are United States Highway 61 Arch (10 km), Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (19 km) and Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge (35 km).

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Gosnell, Arkansas
Gosnell, Mississippi district, Arkansas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gosnell at a glance

Location
Mississippi district, Arkansas, United States
Population
about 3,306
Coordinates
35.9598° N, 89.9720° W
Places within 50 km
48 (5 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

Top places to visit near Gosnell

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gosnell

65 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gosnell. The closest is Big Lake Wildlife Management Area (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Gosnell

48 churches within 100 km of Gosnell. The closest is Etowah Baptist Church (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gosnell

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gosnell. The closest is Hulk-46 Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gosnell

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gosnell. The closest is Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Gosnell

18 parks within 100 km of Gosnell. The closest is Anderson-Tully State Wildlife Management Area (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Gosnell

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gosnell. The closest is Lids Pocket (82 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Gosnell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gosnell
  2. 1 km Hulk-46 Memorial · monument, Mississippi
  3. 3 km Eaker Site · heritage site, West Tennessee
  4. 1 km North Sawba Cemetery Memorial · monument, Mississippi
  5. 2 km BAFB Exhibition · museum, Mississippi
  6. 21 km Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Mississippi
  7. 19 km Back to Gosnell

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How to reach Gosnell

    All places near Gosnell by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gosnell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs865Big Lake Wildlife Management Area (14 km)
    Churches248Etowah Baptist Church (44 km)
    Forts & heritage1740Hulk-46 Memorial (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens519Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (19 km)
    Parks118Anderson-Tully State Wildlife Management Area (40 km)
    Beaches & coast017Lids Pocket (82 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves615Island Number Twenty-one (31 km)
    Museums614BAFB Exhibition (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210Cypress Point (39 km)
    Other attractions11United States Highway 61 Arch (10 km)

    Gosnell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gosnell?

    Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 19 km), Hulk-46 Memorial (monument, about 1 km), BAFB Exhibition (museum, about 2 km), North Sawba Cemetery Memorial (monument, about 4 km), Eaker Site (heritage site, about 4 km), Chickasawba Mound (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gosnell?

    Big Lake Wildlife Management Area, about 14 km by road; Big Lake Wilderness (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gosnell?

    Etowah Baptist Church, about 44 km by road; Buffalo Church (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gosnell?

    Hulk-46 Memorial, about 1 km by road; North Sawba Cemetery Memorial (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gosnell?

    Start in Gosnell, visit Hulk-46 Memorial, then Eaker Site, then North Sawba Cemetery Memorial, then BAFB Exhibition, then Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gosnell?

    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.

    Towns near Gosnell

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