Places to visit near

Jackson

Jackson is a town in West Tennessee district, Tennessee, United States of about 66,975 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 churches. The must-see places are John Graham Dam, Davy Crockett Lake and Sand Mountain.

35.6145° N, 88.8140° WPop. 66,975

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see11
Notable250
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Jackson

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:02 pm

51 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 Jackson
  2. Kate Campbell Anderson Memorial Parkmonument · 45 min
  3. John Graham Damdam · 45 min
  4. Agape Christian Fellowshipchurch · 30 min
  5. Cypress Grove Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Johnson Creek Dam Sevendam · 45 min
  7. Back in Jackson
Today’s loopJacksonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jackson?

John Graham Dam (dam, about 11 km), Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), East Main Street Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Central Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Temple Bnai Israel (temple, about 2 km).

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

90 places on Spotwander: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 10 parks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Jackson?

John Graham Dam, about 11 km by road; Johnson Creek Dam Seven (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jackson?

Norton Hill, about 13 km by road; Mount Pinson (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jackson?

Start in Jackson, visit Kate Campbell Anderson Memorial Park, then John Graham Dam, then Agape Christian Fellowship, then Cypress Grove Park, then Johnson Creek Dam Seven, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.