Bienville National Forest, United States
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Bienville National Forest Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Area: 278.97 mi²Elevation: 420 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°15'51"N, 89°30'18"W
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Bienville National Forest Top Attractions

Bienville National Forest Attractions - What to See and Explore

Bienville National Forest offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Roosevelt State Park, Montrose Presbyterian Church, Harrell Prairie Botanical Area, South Forest. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Park

    Roosevelt State Park

    Roosevelt State Park is a public recreation area located off Interstate 20 on the southwest side of Morton, Mississippi. The state park surrounds 150-acre Shadow Lake at the western edge of Bienville National Forest, between Jackson and Meridian. It is managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

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    Church

    Montrose Presbyterian Church

    Montrose Presbyterian Church is a historic church on County Road 20 in Montrose, Mississippi. It was built circa 1910 and added to the National Register in 2003. Mississippi historian Cyril Edward Cain is buried in Montrose Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

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    Natural attraction • Protected area

    Harrell Prairie Botanical Area

    Harrell Prairie Botanical Area or Harrell Prairie Hill is a 160-acre tallgrass prairie nature preserve located within Bienville National Forest near Forest, Mississippi. It is a rare remaining example of the Jackson Prairie Belt in Mississippi.

Day trips

Bienville National Forest – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Bienville National Forest, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Jackson Zoo (Jackson), Old Capitol Museum (Jackson), Mississippi Children's Museum (Jackson).

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    Zoo in a park with train and carousel

    Jackson Zoo, Jackson

    The Jackson Zoo is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The Jackson Zoo was established in 1919 and exhibits over 120 species and approximately 250 individual animals, providing the public the opportunity to observe and study wildlife from around the world and region.

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    Museum, History museum, Historical place

    Old Capitol Museum, Jackson

    The Old Mississippi State Capitol, also known as Old Capitol Museum or Old State Capitol, served as the Mississippi statehouse from 1839 until 1903. The old state capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

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    Museum, Children's museum

    Mississippi Children's Museum, Jackson

    The Mississippi Children's Museum is a children's museum with locations in Jackson, Mississippi and Meridian, Mississippi. The location in Jackson is situated within the LeFleur's Bluff Education and Tourism Complex, and it was completed in 2010.

  • soule steam feed works meridian48 milesE
    History museum, Museum, Science museum

    Soulé Steam Feed Works, Meridian

    Soulé Steam Feed Works is a historic business founded in Meridian, Mississippi in 1891 by George Soulé. The complex was listed as a contributing property to Union Station Historic District, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 under the Meridian Multiple Resource Area.

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    Music and shows, Theater, Concerts and shows

    MSU Riley Center, Meridian

    The Riley Center, also known as the Grand Opera House and formally as the Mississippi State University Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts, is a performing arts and conference center in Meridian, Mississippi. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

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Best Time To Visit Bienville National Forest

Learn when is the best time to travel to Bienville National Forest weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June, September and October. Most of it rains in March and December.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Bienville National Forest?

The top attractions to visit in Bienville National Forest are:

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