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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 […]

When Emmett Till was murdered in Money in 1955, Mississippians found themselves at the forefront of one of the most pivotal periods of American history. As this tragic event is widely considered the beginning of the modern civil rights movement, it joins other sites in Mississippi as part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Here […]

Elvis Presley was born in a two-room house in East Tupelo where he grew up dreaming of becoming a superhero with wavy hair, a cape, and a lightning bolt on his chest. For his 10th birthday, his mother bought him a guitar from Tupelo Hardware Company. Ten years later, he made his first gold record. […]

Jackson, Miss. (Dec. 6, 2016) – Visit Mississippi and the Mississippi Blues Commission invite all who wish to attend to a celebration of 10 years of the Mississippi Blues Trail on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. with a Blue Monday Jam at Hal & Mal’s, located at 200 Commerce St., Jackson, Miss. “The Mississippi Blues […]

The results are in, and with a total of 4,410 votes by the public, Mississippi’s 2016 Ultimate Outdoor Attraction is…Camping at Tishomingo State Park! Through a bracket-style competition, Mississippi’s Ultimate Outdoor Throwdown allowed users to vote on which of 32 destinations was their favorite. Find more information about camping Tishomingo State Park on the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, […]

The Mississippi Blues Trail is your unforgettable journey into the land that produced arguably the single most important inspiration of modern popular music. Whether a die-hard blues fan or a casual traveler in search of an authentic experience, follow the trail and you’ll visit places you’ve never been and learn facts that you didn’t know […]

Whether you want to kick back and enjoy some local tunes or you’re looking for exciting headliners, there’s a music scene for you on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Here are some must-visit spots along the Coast where you can catch amazing live music year-round. Click here to continue reading… […]

One of the hardest parts about Valentine’s Day is deciding what to do. Sometimes a home-cooked meal and a dozen roses is the perfect idea; maybe a night out on the town is the right call. Why limit all of the Valentine’s Day fun for just one day though? How special would it be if […]

(JACKSON, Mississippi) – Fallen Oak and Dancing Rabbit Golf Club/Azaleas have been ranked No. 30 and No. 32 respectively on GOLF Magazine’s prestigious “2014 Best Courses You Can Play” in America – a biennial list of 100 public-access courses. Using a team of national course raters, GOLF Magazine recognized five Mississippi courses overall in its “2014 Best Courses Near […]

Jackson, Miss. (Sept. 3, 2019) – The U.S. Travel Association awarded Visit Mississippi a Destinations Council’s Mercury Award during the Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations conference held Aug. 20 in Austin, Texas. The Mercury Awards recognize U.S. Travel destination members for excellence and creative accomplishments in state and territory destination marketing and promotion. “Mississippi Runs […]

Visit any of Mississippi’s 24 state parks and uncover some of the best vacation spots in the world. Whether it’s winding your way down a nature trail or relaxing by an open fire, state parks are some of Mississippi’s best kept secrets. Spring, summer, fall or winter, each park is open year-round for your convenience. […]

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 from laid back to romantic, you’re sure to find the perfect location for a night out on the town. Hills The Burgundy Room – Oxford Nestled on the historic downtown Oxford Square, this bar is […]