Lincoln district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Wesson

Wesson is a town in Lincoln district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 1,908 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 35 churches, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (18 km), Chautauqua Lake (41 km) and Okhissa Lake Dam (65 km).

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Wesson, Mississippi
Wesson, Lincoln district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wesson at a glance

Location
Lincoln district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 1,908
Coordinates
31.7013° N, 90.3976° W
Places within 50 km
74 (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

Top places to visit near Wesson

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Churches near Wesson

110 churches within 100 km of Wesson. The closest is Avery Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (17 km); the best-known is Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wesson

110 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wesson. The closest is Burgess Lake Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Wesson

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wesson. The closest is Bahala Creek Bridge (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wesson

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wesson. The closest is James S. George Overlook (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Wesson

9 museums within 100 km of Wesson. The closest is Hazlehurst (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wesson

3 parks within 100 km of Wesson. The closest is Brookhaven City Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Wesson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wesson
  2. 5 km Burgess Lake Dam · dam, Lincoln
  3. 16 km Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church · church, Lincoln
  4. 13 km Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 2 Dam · dam, Lincoln
  5. 7 km Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 1 Dam · dam, Lincoln
  6. 13 km Byron Hutchinson Lake Dam · dam, Copiah
  7. 8 km Back to Wesson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wesson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches35110Avery Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28110Burgess Lake Dam (5 km)
    Forts & heritage514Bahala Creek Bridge (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210James S. George Overlook (40 km)
    Museums39Hazlehurst (22 km)
    Parks13Brookhaven City Park (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Homochitto National Forest (76 km)
    Other attractions01Mississippi River Basin Model (85 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Raymond Lake Island (75 km)
    Buddhist sites01Carmelite Monastery (83 km)

    Wesson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wesson?

    Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (church, about 18 km), Burgess Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 2 Dam (dam, about 7 km), Byron Hutchinson Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 1 Dam (dam, about 9 km), Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 5 Dam (dam, about 12 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 35 churches, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Wesson?

    Avery Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, about 17 km by road; Pine Grove Church (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wesson?

    Burgess Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 2 Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wesson?

    Bahala Creek Bridge, about 23 km by road; Pearl River Bridge (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wesson?

    Start in Wesson, visit Burgess Lake Dam, then Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, then Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 2 Dam, then Bahala Creek Watershed Structure 1 Dam, then Byron Hutchinson Lake Dam, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wesson?

    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.

    Towns near Wesson

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