Top Things to do in Mississippi
The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Mississippi, United States
From 24-hour casinos, upscale shopping and luxurious spas in Tunica to the Civil War sites in Vicksburg to the lush golf courses, beaches and upscale casinos in Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi offers visitors a wide range of vacation experiences. Vacationers to Mississippi can choose from a diverse group of destinations and activities. On the Gulf Coast in Biloxi and Gulfport, casino gaming, big name entertainment shows, deep-sea fishing and golf, are popular pastimes. In Vicksburg, the Vicksburg National Cemetery and Civil War sites draw many visitors. In historic Natchez, you can take a scenic drive on the Natchez Trace Parkway or visit Frogmore Plantation, one of eight plantations originally owned by a wealthy Natchez planter. For an urban experience, Jackson, dubbed the “City with Soul” has over 50 nightclubs featuring Soul, Jazz, Blues, Rock and other musical genres. Tunica offers great casinos, golf and big name entertainers such as Bonnie Rait, Smokey Robinson and George Jones. Golfers, rejoice! Mississippi has more than 150 golf courses. Among the high-profile courses on everybody’s must play list are The Links at Cottonwoods and Tunica National Golf Tennis Club in Tunica and Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier and The Bridges Golf Club at Hollywood Casino. Families visiting Mississippi fall in love with the heaping portions of Southern hospitality. Family-oriented activities are plentiful in Mississippi whether it’s enjoying the beaches on the Gulf Coast, visiting the home of Elvis Presley in Tupelo or riding a huge paddlewheeler on the Mississippi River.
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1. Vicksburg Campaign Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
The 200-mile route that Grant took before capturing Vicksburg.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
For a Civil War historian, following the Vicksburg Campaign Trail in Mississippi is similar to following Lee's Retreat from Petersburg to Appomattox in Virginia. In 1863, General Ulysses S. Grant spent months trying to find a way to seize Vicksburg and sever the Confederates' control of the Mississippi River. Attempts to bypass Confederate defenses at Grand Gulf and the Yazoo River, to the north of Vicksburg, failed miserably. He even tried to build a canal to open a better navigational route to the city. The canal flooded. Finally, Grant decided to march his army south along the west side of the Mississippi River, cross at Bruinsburg, west of Port Gibson, then proceed to Jackson, the state capitol, and approach Vicksburg from the east. So the Vicksburg Campaign Trail takes travelers from Port Gibson to Jackson to Raymond to Champion Hill to the Big Black River and finally to Vicksburg, where you can take a 16-mile tour of Vicksburg Military Park. The trail is well documented through thousands of historical monuments and markers. One of the most interesting stops in the park is at Shirley House, the only surviving wartime structure. Of all the monuments to the soldiers who participated in the 47-day siege, the Illinois monument is most impressive.
2. Betsy Ann Riverboat
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5.0 based on 1,757 reviews
Take a 2 hour Historical/Ecological Tour, Sunset Cruise or a Dinner Cruise on a 150 passenger paddlewheel boat. We have a climate controlled main deck with restrooms and bar and an open but covered upper deck. We are also available for private charters.
3. Ridgeland Bike Trail
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By 987cassandraw - Ridgeland, United States
This Ridgeland multipurpose trail is the perfect place to see the beauty of nature alongside the historic Natchez Trace. Whether you are an avid runner, dog walker, bird watcher or just simply an outside enthusiast, the trail provides a fantastic backdrop in a safe environment
4. North Star Sailing Charters
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5.0 based on 174 reviews
Set sail on the beautiful Mississippi Sound with a private charter for up to 6 passengers aboard Kashmir a 2006 40' Catalina Sailboat. Feel the gulf breeze blowing through your hair and the mist in your face as you embark on a nautical day of fun on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Captain Jim will ensure your safety and comfort so you can relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Mississippi coastline, barrier islands and marine life at its best on North Star Sailing Charters. We offer morning, afternoon and evening charters of 2.5, 4 and 6-hours long. We are also an ASA Sailing Academy offering ASA Certified sailing courses. All of our Charters and Sailing Lessons are private and fully customizable. We do not have set departure times as we prefer to customize to meet your schedule and individual needs. We sail out of the Gulfport Municipal Marina in Gulfport, MS. If you're visiting Gulfport, Biloxi or anywhere on the Mississippi Gulf Coast come join us at North Star Sailing Charters!
5. SafARI TAILS - Teaching about Animals In Live Shows
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7. Lake Thoreau Environmental Center
8. Safari Wild Animal Park and Preserve
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Safari Wild is a 450 Acre Authentic African Drive Through Safari Park and Wild Animal Preserve located in Historic Como, MS just 40 miles south of Memphis, TN. From the comfort of your own vehicle, you can drive through miles of Safari Roads as you view hundreds of rare and endangered animals. At Safari Wild you will have opportunities to get up close and personal with animals.
Reviewed By krogersku - Johnston, United States
We decided to go to the Safari Wild Animal Park as it was cloudy and a little cold in Memphis. This is an easy drive from downtown Memphis. We ended up spending about 3 hours in the park feeding the various animals out of our car and enjoying the bird enclosure/petting zoo. They have a wide variety of animals including giraffes that you can feed. My kids had a blast. This was their favorite activity on our entire spring break trip. They recommend one bag of feed per person, I would suggest going with two per person. It is pretty easy for the animals to grab the entire paper bag out of the kids hands so it’s better to have extra.
9. Mississippi Delta
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Region (Tunica, Clarksdale, Cleveland, Greenville, Indianola, Greenwood, Yazoo County) located at the mouth of the Mississippi River that is characterized by mangrove swamps, subtropical vegetation and animal life.
Reviewed By georgia638 - Dallas, United States
What a surprise to find this state of the art, highly sophisticated and interactive museum in the Mississippi Delta in a small town. We were on the American Queen Steamboat Company cruise on the beautiful brand new riverboat The Countess. Our first excursion was the Grammy Museum in the Mississippi Delta town of Cleveland. Wow! It is so fun and interesting. All throughout the museum you can listen to the tunes, watch videos, engage with the displays! My favorite was an exhibit that took you from the earliest recording methodology the Gramophone, then the 78’s, then the 45’s, then the tape cassette, then digital and now surround sound. It was so cool! Take the Mississippi cruise on American Queen Steamboat Company and visit the Grammy Museum.
10. Natchez Trace Parkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,746 reviews
This 444-mile parkway follows a Native American footpath from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN.
Reviewed By hopalongrving - Mississippi, United States
The parkway is 444 miles long but you can easily visit just a small piece of this well kept parkway to see the beauty. The parkway has no billboards and is not open to commercial traffic of any kind. We traveled a section between Jackson and Tupelo, MS. The wayside points were well marked and offered ample parking for most vehicles. The main visitor center for the entire parkway is located in Tupelo, MS but you can stop and many other informational centers along the day. We strongly recommend you grab a booklet about the parkway as it offers exact mile makers for significant points. Though there are not many cities along the actual parkway there are numerous opportunities to leave the parkway so don’t stress too much about gas/food. Fun facts: There are many places you can HIKE the old trail, see attached hiking trail list There are 25 campground along the corridor 100+ wayside exhibits The parkway crosses over 5 degrees of latitude and 4 different ecosystems Emerald Mound (the 2nd largest in the US) is located near Natchez at mile marker 10.3
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