Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Ruleville

Ruleville is a town in Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 2,790 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Adath Israel Temple (20 km), Lake Beulah, Mississippi (52 km) and Lake Monocnoc (60 km).

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Ruleville, Mississippi
Ruleville, Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ruleville at a glance

Location
Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 2,790
Coordinates
33.7259° N, 90.5515° W
Places within 50 km
76 (1 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Ruleville

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ruleville

106 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ruleville. The closest is Drew Lagoon Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ruleville

83 churches within 100 km of Ruleville. The closest is Ruleville Baptist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ruleville

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ruleville. The closest is Gipson Avenue (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ruleville

19 museums within 100 km of Ruleville. The closest is Martin & Sue King Railroad Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ruleville

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ruleville. The closest is Marshland (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ruleville

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ruleville. The closest is Prentiss Mound (60 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ruleville

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ruleville
  2. 20 km Adath Israel Temple · temple, Bolivar
  3. 17 km Bethel Church · church, Sunflower
  4. 6 km Drew Lagoon Dam · dam, Sunflower
  5. 3 km Pilgrim Rest Church · church, Sunflower
  6. 5 km Ruleville Baptist Church · church, Sunflower
  7. 1 km Back to Ruleville

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How to reach Ruleville

    All places near Ruleville by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ruleville by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19106Drew Lagoon Dam (9 km)
    Churches3383Ruleville Baptist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1022Gipson Avenue (33 km)
    Museums919Martin & Sue King Railroad Museum (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Marshland (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Prentiss Mound (60 km)
    Parks13Florewood River Plantation State Park (45 km)
    Temples12Adath Israel Temple (20 km)
    Other attractions02WBAD-FM (Leland) (67 km)
    Waterfalls01Duck Chute (76 km)

    Ruleville: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ruleville?

    Adath Israel Temple (temple, about 20 km), Ruleville Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Pilgrim Rest Church (church, about 6 km), Drew Lagoon Dam (dam, about 9 km), Bethel Church (church, about 10 km), Drew Baptist Church (church, about 12 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 33 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ruleville?

    Drew Lagoon Dam, about 9 km by road; Turner Arant Pond Dam (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ruleville?

    Ruleville Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Pilgrim Rest Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ruleville?

    Gipson Avenue, about 33 km by road; Graball Landing (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ruleville?

    Start in Ruleville, visit Adath Israel Temple, then Bethel Church, then Drew Lagoon Dam, then Pilgrim Rest Church, then Ruleville Baptist Church, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ruleville?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Ruleville

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