Attractions in Mississippi

When visiting Mississippi, you’re constantly surrounded by art and 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, the Mississippi Aquarium, and history museums? Casino nightlife? Or maybe a trip to the beach? You’ll find all that and more in Mississippi.

For more information about Mississippi’s best attractions, request a tour guide, use our trip planner, check out some of the places to stop, or contact us today to start planning your trip.

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

Jackson   FEATURED

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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 […]

Longwood

Longwood

Natchez   FEATURED

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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 Historic Places and designated as a National Historic Landmark. The home was designed in the […]

Ross Barnett Reservoir Marina

Ross Barnett Reservoir

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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 enjoy a range of activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The reservoir also provides […]

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Jackson   FEATURED

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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 in Jackson, Mississippi. Built in 1956, it was the home of African-American civil rights activist […]

Mississippi Museum of Art

Jackson   FEATURED

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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 be seen in the permanent collection, New Symphony of Time. The Art Garden offers Wifi […]

Vicksburg National Military Park

Vicksburg   FEATURED

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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 to Vicksburg as the “nailhead that holds the South’s two halves together,” and there’s no […]

Mississippi State Capitol

Jackson   FEATURED

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Designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1986 and a National Historic Landmark in 2016, the Mississippi State Capitol has been the seat of the state’s government since 1903. The National Park Service describes the building as “…an exceptional example of […]

Museum of Mississippi History

Museum of Mississippi History

Jackson   FEATURED

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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 engaging artifacts and hear stories from people who shaped the state. The museum’s theme—One Mississippi, […]

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

Jackson   FEATURED

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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 understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement and its impact by highlighting the strength and […]

Renaissance at Colony Park

Renaissance at Colony Park

Ridgeland   FEATURED

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Renaissance at Colony Park is an elegant, old-world-inspired open-air shopping center that’s home to local boutiques, specialty stores, and renowned national stores (including the only Apple store in the state), and restaurants offering indoor and outdoor dining to please a […]

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Jackson   FEATURED

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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. “The Swamp” is home to animals including alligators, turtles and fish surrounded by native foliage. […]

Bill Waller Craft Center

Bill Waller Crafts Center

Ridgeland   FEATURED

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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 home to the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi, showcasing Southern crafts including Choctaw baskets and pottery, […]