Jackson district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Wade

Wade is a town in Jackson district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 1,074 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 48 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Big Creek Lake (29 km), Eric Clark Coastal Preserve (34 km) and Round Island Lighthouse (38 km).

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Wade, Mississippi
Wade, Jackson district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wade at a glance

Location
Jackson district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 1,074
Coordinates
30.6424° N, 88.5697° W
Places within 50 km
149 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Wade

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wade: 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 Wade

85 churches within 100 km of Wade. The closest is Caswell Springs Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wade

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wade. The closest is Ocean Springs Veterans' Memorial (32 km); the best-known is Round Island Lighthouse (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wade

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wade. The closest is Black Creek Swamp (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Wade

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wade. The closest is Railroad Corner (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wade

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wade. The closest is Cumbest Bluff (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wade

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wade. The closest is Black Creek Cooling Pond (15 km); the best-known is Big Creek Lake (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Wade

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wade
  2. 2 km Parkers Island · island, Jackson
  3. 4 km Caswell Springs Church · church, Jackson
  4. 4 km Cumbest Bluff · viewpoint, Jackson
  5. 8 km Black Creek Swamp · nature spot, Jackson
  6. 25 km Big Creek Lake · lake, George
  7. 29 km Back to Wade

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How to reach Wade

    All places near Wade by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wade by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4885Caswell Springs Church (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1744Ocean Springs Veterans' Memorial (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1931Black Creek Swamp (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1624Railroad Corner (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1822Cumbest Bluff (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1020Black Creek Cooling Pond (15 km)
    Museums917The Art House (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves610Parkers Island (2 km)
    Other attractions210East Pascagoula River Light (41 km)
    Parks26Shady Grove Park And Baseball Field (34 km)
    Caves22Cave Ministries (22 km)
    Treks02Biloxi Boardwalk (54 km)
    Buddhist sites01Carmelite Monastery (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mobile Masjid of al-Islam (59 km)

    Wade: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wade?

    Parkers Island (island, about 2 km), Caswell Springs Church (church, about 4 km), Black Creek Swamp (nature spot, about 6 km), Cumbest Bluff (viewpoint, about 8 km), Big Creek Lake (lake, about 29 km), Ward Bayou Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 beaches & coast, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Wade?

    Caswell Springs Church, about 4 km by road; Big Point Methodist Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wade?

    Ocean Springs Veterans' Memorial, about 32 km by road; Round Island Lighthouse (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Wade?

    Black Creek Swamp, about 6 km by road; Ward Bayou Wildlife Management Area (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wade?

    Start in Wade, visit Parkers Island, then Caswell Springs Church, then Cumbest Bluff, then Black Creek Swamp, then Big Creek Lake, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wade?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Wade

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