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Spring Pilgrimages Begin in Natchez and Columbus
See the azaleas bloom amongst historic antebellum homes as Spring Pilgrimage season gets underway in the historic Mississippi towns of Natchez and Columbus. Natchez Spring Pilgrimage | March 16-April 16 Established in 1716, Natchez sits high on a magnificent bluff overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River. The historic river city has more than 600 examples of Antebellum […]
EAT, STAY, PLAY: WEST POINT
West Point resides on the fertile northeast "black prairie" region of the state and had its early beginnings as an agricultural and railroad town. West Point is also located at the apex of the "Golden Triangle" which is comprised of the cities of West Point, Columbus, and Starkville. Two major universities, a community college, an extensive […]
Must-See Museums in Mississippi
With the dreary winter months upon us, what better time to take a day (or two) and explore Mississippi's enlightening state-of-the-art museums. Mississippi is home to a number of museums, and visitors often have a hard time choosing which to see first. The latest museums to open in the state are the Mississippi Civil Rights […]
Discover America’s Music Roots in Mississippi
DAY 1 • MEMPHIS – TUPELO Once you cross the state line into the Birthplace of America’s Music, make your way to Tupelo where you can explore the hometown of the King of Rock n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. Start the day at the all-encompassing Elvis Presley Center, which includes the humble, two-room house where Elvis […]
Romantic Mississippi Getaways
When you truly want to get away from it all, relax, unwind and reconnect, Mississippi offers romantic destinations for all types of couples. From the active adventurers to the relaxation revelers, here are Mississippi’s Top 5  getaways. For the Spa Sophisticates The Alluvian - Greenwood Located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, the Alluvian […]
Lights, Camera, Mississippi
The storytelling tradition goes back generations in Mississippi and has produced some of America’s most important writers, musicians and filmmakers. But Mississippi is also home to famous filming locations for Hollywood blockbuster movies and even reality TV shows. While you’re visiting one of our 14 film festivals (partial schedule below), don’t miss out on the […]
Crawfish Boils in Mississippi
A big part of Mississippi culture is our appreciation of friends, family, and good food. Coming together outdoors distracts us from the daily grind and allows us to enjoy the merits of a hard work week. There’s no better excuse for a get together between February and June than a crawfish boil. Crawfish boils are […]
Mississippi’s GRAMMY Legacy Lives On
Christone "Kingfish" IngramOnce a generation, a blues artist comes along who not only reminds mainstream audiences how deeply satisfying and emotionally moving the best blues music can be, but shakes the genre to its core. With both eyes on the future and the blues in his blood, 20-year-old guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram […]
Jerry Lee Lewis Receives Country Music Trail Marker
Jackson, Mississippi — December 19, 2019 — Jerry Lee Lewis received a Mississippi Country Music Trail marker Thursday afternoon at his ranch in Nesbit, Mississippi. “After pioneering the genres of rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly with hits that crossed over to the country music charts, Jerry Lee decided to locate to Nesbit to settle down, and […]