Experiences
Looking to dig a little deeper into Mississippi’s unique experiences, hotspots, and events? We’ve curated some of our favorite travel opportunities right here for you.
An Inside Guide to the World’s Biggest House Party
The best parties tend to just happen—and when they’re really good, people keep coming back. For more than a century, the Neshoba County Fair has been the perfect place to spend the dog days of summer. What started as a meeting of […]
Slide Down the Slugburger Trail
First, let’s get one thing out of the way—a slugburger is not what the name suggests. This peculiar-sounding staple of northeast Mississippi cuisine dates to the Great Depression, when locals began adding extenders to meat. The patties, made of mixtures […]
EAT, STAY, PLAY: RIDGELAND
Ridgeland is a destination featuring the integration of an outdoor lifestyle with modern, upscale design. The city located just north of Mississippi’s capital was planned and designed to make the most of the region’s natural assets. Ridgeland on the historic […]
Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Top 5 Golf Resorts
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a golfer’s paradise. Ideal weather. Varied terrain. A love for the outdoors that is shared by visitors and locals alike. Is it any wonder that Mississippi is a popular destination for golf and sports enthusiasts? […]
Tailgating Mississippi Style, Part 2
Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Southern Miss may be known for their pregame soirees, but when it’s time for gridiron action, Mississippi’s other universities score big, too. Their teams are fierce, and their tailgating manner is warm and inviting. Visitors […]
Tailgating Mississippi Style, Part 1
Mississippi fans approach college football games with a passion bordering on religious fervor. Saturdays in the South are often planned around football schedules from September to November’s end. Teams may win or lose games, but Mississippi always triumphs at tailgating. […]
Literary Lover’s Guide to Jackson
Creative culture is never in short supply in Mississippi. As the birthplace of renowned native fiction authors, including John Grisham, William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Willie Morris and Richard Wright and playwrights Tennessee Williams and Beth Henley, Mississippi is America’s literary […]
Native Americans – The Original Mississippians
Mississippi, once home to a greater variety of indigenous tribes than any other southeastern state, is celebrating its Native American heritage during the month of July. Though many people are familiar with places throughout the state that hold Native American […]
6 Mississippi Date Night Spots
Locals know where to spend some time out with friends, or with that special someone. Whether you go for a first date or a weekly date night, check out these unique hangout spots in each region of the state. Ranging […]
EAT, STAY, PLAY: INDIANOLA
When most people stroll into Indianola, they’ve got two things on their mind- Mississippi Blues and B.B. King. As the place where Riley B. King grew up and later claimed as home on stages around the world under his new name “Beale Street Blues […]
EAT, STAY, PLAY: GREENWOOD
Beginning where the rolling hills meet the lush flatlands, Greenwood is in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. It’s history, as striking as its landscape, will continue to fascinate generations. From three graves marking the resting place of a blues icon, to […]
EAT, STAY, PLAY: LAUREL
Experience a true Mississippi treasure, from its oak-lined streets to its turn-of-the-century homes, Laurel is a charming and gracious southern town. Located in the southeast region of Mississippi known as the Pine Belt, the city of Laurel was originally established in 1882. […]
