George district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Lucedale

Lucedale is a town in George district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 3,011 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 24 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Leaf Wilderness (26 km), Leaf River State Wildlife Management Area (37 km) and Big Creek Lake (42 km).

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Lucedale, Mississippi
Lucedale, George district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lucedale at a glance

Location
George district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 3,011
Coordinates
30.9252° N, 88.5900° W
Places within 50 km
82 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lucedale

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Churches near Lucedale

85 churches within 100 km of Lucedale. The closest is Church of God (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lucedale

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lucedale. The closest is Shell Bluff (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Lucedale

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lucedale. The closest is Leaf River Bridge (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lucedale

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lucedale. The closest is E W Smith Lake Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lucedale

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lucedale. The closest is Leaf Wilderness (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Lucedale

17 museums within 100 km of Lucedale. The closest is Greene County Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lucedale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lucedale
  2. 9 km Rocky Creek Baptist Church · church, George
  3. 4 km Church of the Lord · church, George
  4. 6 km Church of God · church, George
  5. 7 km E W Smith Lake Dam · dam, George
  6. 30 km Leaf Wilderness · nature spot, Greene
  7. 26 km Back to Lucedale

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How to reach Lucedale

    All places near Lucedale by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lucedale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2485Church of God (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2844Shell Bluff (17 km)
    Forts & heritage341Leaf River Bridge (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1332E W Smith Lake Dam (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens720Leaf Wilderness (26 km)
    Museums117Greene County Museum (32 km)
    Other attractions17WMAH-TV (Biloxi) (49 km)
    Parks16Shady Grove Park And Baseball Field (10 km)
    Beaches & coast35Pree Eddy (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Parkers Island (40 km)
    Caves02The Cave (55 km)
    Treks02Black Creek Trail (63 km)
    Buddhist sites02Lien Tri Monastery (65 km)
    Waterfalls01Cedar Creek Falls (64 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mobile Masjid of al-Islam (72 km)

    Lucedale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lucedale?

    Church of God (church, about 2 km), Leaf Wilderness (nature spot, about 26 km), Church of the Lord (church, about 6 km), Rocky Creek Baptist Church (church, about 9 km), E W Smith Lake Dam (dam, about 9 km), Bexley Church (church, about 10 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 24 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Lucedale?

    Church of God, about 2 km by road; Church of the Lord (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lucedale?

    Shell Bluff, about 17 km by road; Roberts Bluff (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lucedale?

    Leaf River Bridge, about 39 km by road; Mobile and Ohio Railroad (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lucedale?

    Start in Lucedale, visit Rocky Creek Baptist Church, then Church of the Lord, then Church of God, then E W Smith Lake Dam, then Leaf Wilderness, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lucedale?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lucedale

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