The Bill Waller Craft Center is a gallery and retail store that displays the artwork of more than 400 juried artisans. The Ridgeland center is…
International Travel to Mississippi
International travelers take delight in the sheer variety of culture, cuisine, scenery and experiences that make Mississippi an unforgettable place to visit. If you’re a fan of the blues, rock ‘n’ roll, country or gospel music, you’ll love your stay in the birthplace of America’s music. But that’s just the beginning. There’s a wealth of American history to take in, from historic homes to important military history sites, plus some of the best Southern food you’ll find anywhere.
Transportation
Air Service
Mississippi is served by two international airports in Jackson and Coastal Mississippi.
Additional Gateways
Five international airports outside Mississippi are located within a seven-hour drive of Jackson.
Memphis International Airport
(327 km/3 hr)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
(280 km/2 hr, 40 min)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
(622 km/5 hr, 40 min)
Nashville International Airport
(680 km/6 hr, 20 min)
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
(683 km/6 hr, 20 min)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston
(727 km/6 hr, 50 min)
Train Service
Amtrack rail destinations include Brookhaven, Hattiesburg, Jackson, McComb, Picayune, Greenwood, Hazlehurst, Laurel, Meridian, Yazoo City, and Marks.
BUS Service
Greyhound Lines is the largest inter-city bus line in the U.S. and serves some 3,800 destinations, including 16 Mississippi cities.
Weather Conditions in Mississippi
Mississippi has a subtropical climate, with mild winters and hot summers. Moderate rainfall is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
Average Daytime and Nighttime Temperatures (Celsius)
Featured Attractions
Art
The Magnolia State has played an integral part in shaping the cultural history of America. Whether you’re interested in painting, pottery, crafts, or folk art, you’ll find a variety of attractions celebrating our state’s artistic legacy.
Mississippi Museum of Art
Jackson
Mississippi’s largest art museum has over 4,000 works, including the world’s largest collection by and relating to Mississippians and their diverse heritage. Many works can…
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
Biloxi
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum Of Art is a non-profit art museum located in Biloxi, Mississippi, dedicated to the ceramics of George E. Ohr, the self-proclaimed “Mad…
Rowan Oak
Oxford
Rowan Oak, also known as William Faulkner House, is William Faulkner’s former home in Oxford, Mississippi. It is a primitive Greek Revival house built in…
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
Ocean Springs
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is dedicated to celebrating the works of Walter Inglis Anderson an artist whose depictions of the plants, animals, and…
Family
Mississippi is known for Southern hospitality and family-friendly fun. A wide variety of Mississippi family activities can enhance your itinerary and make for a trip to remember. Aquariums and museums are just the start.
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum
Hattiesburg
The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum is Mississippi’s tiniest and most unique museum. Located in the alley behind the Saenger Theatre in downtown Hattiesburg, the museum’s centerpiece…
Mississippi Aquarium
Gulfport
The Mississippi Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Gulfport that showcases more than 200 species of animals and 50 species of native plants throughout…
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Jackson
An aquarium housing over 200 species of native fish, reptiles and amphibians tells an ecological story of rivers, streams, lakes, marshes and the Mississippi Sound.…
History
Mississippi is a state that’s rich in history. On our soil, one of the most defining battles of the American Civil War was fought, and the heroes and martyrs of the American civil rights era continued their struggle for freedom and equality throughout the state.
Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum
Vicksburg
Where Coca-Cola was first bottled anywhere in the world in 1894. Coke memorabilia, bottling works, restored candy store featuring Cokes, floats, ice cream, and Coke…
Longwood
Natchez
Longwood is a historic mansion located in Natchez. It is the largest octagonal house in the United States, listed on the U.S. National Register of…
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Jackson
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum shares the stories of a Mississippi movement that changed the nation. Through eight interactive exhibits, the museum promotes a greater…
Museum of Mississippi History
Jackson
The Museum of Mississippi History encourages people to explore more than 15,000 years of state history. Throughout the galleries, visitors will explore interactive exhibits, see…
Statue of Emmett Till
Greenwood
The Emmett Till Memorial Statue was unveiled in 2022, in Greenwood, near the site where the 14-year-old was abducted and lynched in 1955. Recognized as…
Music
From B.B. King to Elvis Presley, Mississippi’s musicians have had a world-changing impact on popular music. Festivals and special events will often bring well-known performers to the state, so check out our events calendar to see who’s headlining during your stay.
Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum
Tupelo
The most significant landmark of Tupelo’s modern history is a modest, two-room house where the King of Rock & Roll was born on January 8,…
GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
Cleveland
The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is an interactive museum located in Cleveland, Mississippi, United States, focused on the continuing musical achievements of Mississippians. The museum opened…
Ground Zero Blues Club
Clarksdale
Local blues bands, Southern eats & booze in down home club co-owned by actor Morgan Freeman. […]
Highway 61 Blues Museum
Leland
A small blues museum honoring the Mid Mississippi Delta bluesmen striving to educate the public on the their contributions to music all over the world. […]
National Parks & Monuments
Our state is home to a Great American Road and designated National Scenic Trail known as the Natchez Trace, a National Military Park located at the site of a pivotal seige and battle in the American Civil War, and one of the American Civil Rights Movement’s most sacred sites.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Jackson
The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, also known as Medgar Evers House, is a historic house museum at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive…
Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo
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…
Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg
Commemorating one of the Civil War’s pivotal campaigns, Vicksburg National Military Park is arguably Mississippi’s most renowned historical attraction. Confederate President Jefferson Davis himself referred…
Nature
Mississippi is a state of great beauty, situated alongside America’s mightiest river and, to the south, the Gulf of Mexico. The state is covered in massive forests with large lakes and scenic rivers throughout.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Ocean Springs
The Mississippi areas are home of a historic fort and the most beautiful barrier islands in the United States. Relax, enjoy the scenery, hike a…
Quapaw Canoe Tours
Clarksdale
Quapaw Canoe Company offers wilderness expeditions on the Lower Mississippi River, its Back Waters, Bayous, Oxbows, and Flood Plain between the levees. Tours can be…
Ross Barnett Reservoir
The Ross Barnett Reservoir is Central Mississippi’s largest recreational area, offering a variety of parks and recreation, as well as different reservoir services. Visitors can…
Unique Lodging
You’ll find a variety of wonderful lodging options in Mississippi, including boutique inns, historic hotels, and bed & breakfast inns.
Hotel Tupelo
Tupelo
Hotel Tupelo is Tupelo, Mississippi’s only boutique hotel, offering 79 guest rooms and suites, a fitness center, as well as Tupelo’s trendiest new bar and…
Old Capitol Inn
Jackson
The Old Capitol Inn is a boutique hotel in downtown Jackson, just a short distance from the state capitol and other attractions. The eight-room inn…
The Cotton House
Cleveland
The Cotton House, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is located on Cotton Row in Cleveland, Mississippi, close to GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, restaurants, shops, and nightlife. The…
The Roost
Ocean Springs
The Roost is a boutique hotel located in a beautifully restored historic space just walking distance from both serene sunsets on the beach and an…
White House Hotel
Biloxi
The White House Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi, is a historic hotel with roots dating back to the late 1800s. Originally established as a boarding house,…
