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The fifth edition of the Music Tourism Convention, originally scheduled for this September in Cleveland, Mississippi, has been postponed until 2021. Due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, event hosts Visit Mississippi, the city of Cleveland and Music Cities Events decided to move the dates of the convention to Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2021. The event will […]

Soon after the Vicksburg National Military Park was established in 1899, the nation’s leading architects and sculptors were commissioned to honor the soldiers that had fought in the campaign. The park’s earliest state memorial was dedicated in 1903, and over 95 percent of the monuments that followed were erected prior to 1917. An aging Civil […]

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 […]

Day 1 Natchez, MS Spend the day doing the Natchez Pilgrimage Tour and exploring the historic buildings of Natchez. Start at the Natchez Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is a one-stop shop where you can buy tickets that will grant you access to the many antebellum homes featured on the Pilgrimage Tour. Here you can also view exhibits and watch […]

Historic civil rights sites such as the home of Medgar Evers in Jackson are memorialized on the Mississippi Freedom Trail, a network of more than two-dozen markers where visitors can witness how pivotal events in Mississippi changed the world. Now, the U.S. Civil Rights Trail provides a new entry point for visitors to explore these […]

(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. (September 15, 2014) – On Friday, September 19, one of Mississippi’s longest-running country music festivals will be honored with the newest marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail. The unveiling ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. at 6334 Highway 13 in Polkville, Miss., across the street from the Polkville Music Barn. This […]

Natchez Brewing Company is located at 207 High Street, in historic downtown Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez is known as the oldest established city on the Mississippi River, and the hub of the steamboat era. We are proud of our city, proud of our mighty river, and proud to be brewing the first “Natchez” beer that will […]

What better time to indulge in the undeniably delicious tastes of Mississippi then when the temps begin to dip in fall. From fresh Gulf shrimp to farm-raised catfish, sweet pecan pies to sweet potatoes, Delta hot tamales and barbecue, you can satisfy any Southern cuisine craving you may have at the following fall festivals and […]

With the temps rising, it’s time to grab a seat and take in the Southern sights, sounds, snacks and spirits at one of the relaxing rooftops, porches or patios across our state. The Coop | Oxford A hint of yesterday’s elegance mingles with sleek industrial touches at The Coop – the fourth floor terrace lounge of The […]

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 […]

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 […]