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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. […]

Travelers come to Mississippi to soak up history and bask in the blues. Mostly, though, they come to eat. From the Tennessee border to the Gulf Coast’s edge, cooks and award-winning chefs are eager to share a taste of their heritage, with an ample helping of hospitality. BISCUITS It’s no shock that biscuits would be […]

The Magnolia State is known for its beautiful vegetation and the long growing season that bodes well for local landscapes. Jackson is no different in its ability to grow native plants in both high density and recreational areas. From gardens to parks there are plenty of cultivated plants, landscaping, and wildlife to see in the […]

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? Home to many luxurious casino resorts, the Gulf Coast has an exciting mix of award-winning […]

It’s National Travel & Tourism Week! America’s annual salute to travel and tourism was established by a congressional resolution in 1983, and we are celebrating all week with events at our 13 Welcome Centers around the state. Here are some highlights: SUNDAY, MAY 1 ALCORN COUNTY The first and last traveler of the day will receive a Mississippi […]

The Mississippi Blues Trail will honor the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage Festival with a marker unveiling at noon on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula. The festival, celebrating its 25th year, will follow on Saturday. “The Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage Festival has the privilege of using our musical […]

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. […]

From freshwater fishing in public lakes to saltwater fishing off the Gulf Coast, Mississippi offers endless excitement for the avid angler. Whether you’re in it for sport or looking for some tasty eats, here are our top fishing spots to hit this summer in Mississippi. If bass fishing is your thing, look no further than […]

Day 1 CLARKSDALE TO MOUND BAYOU–24 miles MOUND BAYOU TO CLEVELAND–10 miles CLEVELAND TO GREENVILLE–36 miles Start your adventure in Clarksdale, the former home of blues greats W.C. Handy, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, and Howlin’ Wolf. Head for the Clarksdale Station and Blues Alley, the renovated railroad depot that houses the Delta Blues Museum, to […]

Crooked Letter has been brewing award winning beer since 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS and is now offering a Full Bar, Grill, Food, Cocktails, Beer and Wine! Website: http://www.crookedletterbrewery.com […]

(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 […]

A beer bar for for craft beer lovers. We feature Mississippi breweries and a few other ones from around our area. We are a beer only establishment but we DO allow any food to be brought in to eat. If you are not a beer drinker, we do have a cork fee for other beverages […]