Simpson district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Magee

Magee is a town in Simpson district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 4,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 57 churches, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sullivan's Hollow (28 km), Shongelo Lake (41 km) and Roosevelt State Park (62 km).

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Magee, Mississippi
Magee, Simpson district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Magee at a glance

Location
Simpson district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 4,368
Coordinates
31.8738° N, 89.7337° W
Places within 50 km
98 (2 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 Magee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Magee: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Magee

147 churches within 100 km of Magee. The closest is Beulah Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Magee

91 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Magee. The closest is Simpson Legion Lake Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Magee

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Magee. The closest is Travis' Jumpoff (10 km); the best-known is Sullivan's Hollow (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Magee

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Magee. The closest is Lincoln Consolidated Shool (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Magee

8 museums within 100 km of Magee. The closest is Lawrence County Regional History Museum (63 km); the best-known is Mississippi Museum of Art (79 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Magee

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Magee. The closest is Bienville National Forest (69 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Magee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Magee
  2. 10 km Travis' Jumpoff · viewpoint, Simpson
  3. 4 km Simpson Legion Lake Dam · dam, Simpson
  4. 13 km Dry Creek Church · church, Simpson
  5. 29 km Sullivan's Hollow · viewpoint, Smith
  6. 25 km Beulah Church · church, Simpson
  7. 4 km Back to Magee

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From travellers near Magee

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How to reach Magee

    All places near Magee by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Magee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches57147Beulah Church (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3391Simpson Legion Lake Dam (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints316Travis' Jumpoff (10 km)
    Forts & heritage315Lincoln Consolidated Shool (20 km)
    Museums08Lawrence County Regional History Museum (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Bienville National Forest (69 km)
    Parks13Collins Zoo (43 km)
    Temples11Evangelist Temple Mission (49 km)
    Other attractions01Mississippi River Basin Model (91 km)

    Magee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Magee?

    Beulah Church (church, about 4 km), Sullivan's Hollow (viewpoint, about 28 km), Simpson Legion Lake Dam (dam, about 9 km), Travis' Jumpoff (viewpoint, about 10 km), Dry Creek Church (church, about 11 km), Bethlehem Church (church, about 15 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Magee?

    Beulah Church, about 4 km by road; Dry Creek Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Magee?

    Simpson Legion Lake Dam, about 9 km by road; Dry Creek Lake (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Magee?

    Travis' Jumpoff, about 10 km by road; Sullivan's Hollow (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Magee?

    Start in Magee, visit Travis' Jumpoff, then Simpson Legion Lake Dam, then Dry Creek Church, then Sullivan's Hollow, then Beulah Church, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Magee?

    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 Magee

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