Places to visit near

Waveland

Waveland is a town in Hancock district, Mississippi, United States of about 6,391 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 42 beaches & coast, 24 churches and 24 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Spanish Trail Church, St. Joseph Island Light and Pass Christian Light.

30.2869° N, 89.3762° WPop. 6,391

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see75
Notable199
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Waveland

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:15 pm

50 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 Waveland
  2. Christ Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Lake Borgne Lightlake · 45 min
  4. Lakeshore Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Buccaneer State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Spanish Trail Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Waveland
Today’s loopWavelandStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Waveland?

Spanish Trail Church (church, about 5 km), St. Joseph Island Light (island, about 14 km), Pass Christian Light (attraction, about 16 km), Merrill Shell Bank Light (attraction, about 16 km), Lake Borgne Light (lake, about 18 km), Waveland Civic Center and Ground Zero Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 42 beaches & coast, 24 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest beach to Waveland?

Clermont Harbor Beach, about 6 km by road; Lakeshore Beach (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Waveland?

First Assembly of God Church, about 2 km by road; Spanish Trail Church (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Waveland?

Start in Waveland, visit Christ Episcopal Church, then Lake Borgne Light, then Lakeshore Beach, then Buccaneer State Park, then Spanish Trail Church, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.