Attractions in Mississippi

When visiting Mississippi, you’re constantly surrounded by art, culture, food, history, and music. The Magnolia State is one of those rare places where all these things come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t soon forget. What’s your pleasure – family-friendly attractions like zoos and museums? Casino nightlife? Or maybe a trip to the beach? You’ll find all that and more in Mississippi.

Cycling on the Natchez Trace

Natchez Trace Parkway

Tupelo, MS   FEATURED

Stretching from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee, the Natchez Trace is the crown jewel of Mississippi’s scenic roadways. The 444-mile recreational road is managed by the National Park Service and is truly unlike any other scenic route in the country, […]

Chisha Foka Multiuse Trail

Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail

Ridgeland , MS   FEATURED

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The Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail is a 10-mile paved path that runs through historic Choctaw homelands in Ridgeland. The trail is named in honor of the Choctaw town that stood where the city of Jackson is today. The name Chisha […]

Ridgeland Mountain Bike Trails

Ridgeland Mountain Bike Trail

Madison, MS   FEATURED

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Built and maintained by the Tri-County Mountain Bike Association, the Ridgeland Mountain Bike Trail features 10 miles of fast singletrack with something for all skill levels. Non-members can ride the trails with a two-day visitor pass. A waiver is required […]

Tupelo Buffalo Park

Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo

Tupelo, MS   FEATURED

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The Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo is a zoo located in Tupelo, Mississippi. At 175 acres, it is the largest zoo in the state of Mississippi. A large herd of American bison roam the park. More than 260 animals can […]

Hattiesburg Zoo

Hattiesburg, MS   FEATURED

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Featuring more than 100 species of animals from around the world, the Hattiesburg Zoo is South Mississippi’s favorite family attraction. Named Best Travel Attraction of the Year by the Mississippi Tourism Association in 2017, the Zoo is also listed as […]

Mississippi Braves

Mississippi Braves Baseball

Pearl, MS   FEATURED

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The Mississippi Braves, or M-Braves as they are referred to locally, are a minor league baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. The team is the Class AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and plays in the […]

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Named one of the Top 10 “Most Amazing Baseball Museums in America” by ESPN, the museum contains an array of sports-related, interactive exhibits. Touch-screen television kiosks allow museum visitors to access archival footage, achievement data, biographical information and more than […]

Beau Rivage

Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino Resort

Biloxi, MS   FEATURED

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This upscale waterfront hotel is 1.4 miles from Keesler Air Force Base and 1.2 miles from the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. The sophisticated, traditionally furnished rooms are equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, and bathrooms with Italian marble floors, plus iPod docks, […]

Hard Rock

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi

Biloxi, MS   FEATURED

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Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this upscale, rock ’n’ roll-themed hotel is a mile from both Biloxi Lighthouse and the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum Of Art. The stylish, contemporary rooms and suites provide free Wi-Fi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs, along with iPod […]

Mississippi Aquarium

Gulfport, MS   FEATURED

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When your travel plans bring you near Gulfport, be sure to set aside time to visit the Mississippi Aquarium. One of the most popular attractions in the area, it offers the additional benefit of being located right on the Gulf […]

MS Children's Museum Meridian
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The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is a state-of-the-art museum focusing on early childhood learning through play. The museum features a variety of permanent and traveling exhibits that fuel young imaginations, plus a variety of workshops and other programs to […]

Montrose and the Montrose Museum

Holly Springs, MS   FEATURED

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Montrose is a two-story columned Greek Revival home built as a wedding present for the daughter of Alfred Brooks. It is now operated by the Holly Springs Garden Club as a house museum. The arboretum contains over 50 different specimens […]