Places to visit near

Moss Point

Moss Point is a town in Jackson district, Mississippi, United States of about 13,654 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 38 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Round Island Lighthouse, East Pascagoula River Light and Eric Clark Coastal Preserve.

30.4116° N, 88.5345° WPop. 13,654

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Within 30 km67 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see61
Notable210
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Moss Point

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:11 pm

47 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 Moss Point
  2. Escatawpa United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Eric Clark Coastal Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Round Island Lighthouseisland · 1.5 hrs
  5. Arlington Heights Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Calling All Christians Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Moss Point
Today’s loopMoss PointStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Moss Point?

Round Island Lighthouse (island, about 6 km), East Pascagoula River Light (attraction, about 9 km), Eric Clark Coastal Preserve (nature spot, about 14 km), Ocean Springs Veterans' Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Apostolic Overcoming Holiness Church of Christ (church, about 2 km), Dantzler Memorial First United Methodist Church (monument, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moss Point?

140 places on Spotwander: 38 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 21 beaches & coast, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Moss Point?

Apostolic Overcoming Holiness Church of Christ, about 2 km by road; Dantzler Memorial First United Methodist Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Moss Point?

Ocean Springs Veterans' Memorial, about 1 km by road; Round Island Lighthouse (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Moss Point?

Start in Moss Point, visit Escatawpa United Methodist Church, then Eric Clark Coastal Preserve, then Round Island Lighthouse, then Arlington Heights Baptist Church, then Calling All Christians Church, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.