Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Sunflower

Sunflower is a town in Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 1,075 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 43 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 9 museums. The must-see places are Adath Israel Temple (35 km), Lake Monocnoc (45 km) and WBAD-FM (Leland) (55 km).

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

Sunflower at a glance

Location
Sunflower district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 1,075
Coordinates
33.5429° N, 90.5370° W
Places within 50 km
99 (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 forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Sunflower

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sunflower

120 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sunflower. The closest is Bearden Brothers Pond Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Sunflower

72 churches within 100 km of Sunflower. The closest is Blaine Baptist Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sunflower

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sunflower. The closest is YANKY-72 Crash Site (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Sunflower

19 museums within 100 km of Sunflower. The closest is B.B. King Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sunflower

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sunflower. The closest is Marshland (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sunflower

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sunflower. The closest is Prentiss Mound (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Sunflower

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sunflower
  2. 4 km Bearden Brothers Pond Dam · dam, Sunflower
  3. 9 km Saint Luke Church of God in Christ · church, Sunflower
  4. 2 km A P B Incorporated Lake Dam · dam, Sunflower
  5. 20 km Blaine Baptist Church · church, Sunflower
  6. 4 km Turner Arant Pond Dam · dam, Sunflower
  7. 8 km Back to Sunflower

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How to reach Sunflower

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sunflower by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs30120Bearden Brothers Pond Dam (4 km)
    Churches4372Blaine Baptist Church (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1019YANKY-72 Crash Site (15 km)
    Museums919B.B. King Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Marshland (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Prentiss Mound (36 km)
    Temples22Adath Israel Temple (35 km)
    Parks12Florewood River Plantation State Park (33 km)
    Other attractions02WBAD-FM (Leland) (55 km)
    Waterfalls02Duck Chute (79 km)
    Caves01Parker’s Man Cave (81 km)

    Sunflower: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sunflower?

    Bearden Brothers Pond Dam (dam, about 4 km), Turner Arant Pond Dam (dam, about 8 km), Blaine Baptist Church (church, about 9 km), A P B Incorporated Lake Dam (dam, about 11 km), Saint Luke Church of God in Christ (church, about 13 km), Fitts Brothers Lake Dam (dam, about 13 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 43 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sunflower?

    Bearden Brothers Pond Dam, about 4 km by road; Turner Arant Pond Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sunflower?

    Blaine Baptist Church, about 9 km by road; Saint Luke Church of God in Christ (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sunflower?

    YANKY-72 Crash Site, about 15 km by road; Nathaniel 'Slim' Jack (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sunflower?

    Start in Sunflower, visit Bearden Brothers Pond Dam, then Saint Luke Church of God in Christ, then A P B Incorporated Lake Dam, then Blaine Baptist Church, then Turner Arant Pond Dam, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sunflower?

    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 Sunflower

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