Top Things to do in Mississippi
Top 10 Traveler Resources 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.
Restaurants in Mississippi
1. Lake Terrace Convention Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
As Mississippi's Premier Meeting Facility, the Lake Terrace Convention Center is a naturally distinctive venue for meetings or events.
2. Pearl River County Welcome Center
3. Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
The Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library contains 15,000 linear feet of correspondence, research notes, published monographs, artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks, and memorabilia, by and about the United States’ 18th president, covering his early life, Civil War triumphs, presidency, and beyond. The 21,000 sq foot facility includes a museum dedicated to U. S. Grant.
Reviewed By 568matf - Westfield, United States
In the library. Some artifacts you can’t see elsewhere. Grant was much shorter than I would have imagined. It would be neater if there were more discussion of his post-presidency controversy, but hey - it’s a presidential museum. Worth a stop. Also had a really neat Lincoln exhibit. We were told it’s the largest private collection of Lincoln items.
4. Jacson County Welcome Center
5. Mississippi State University Libraries
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum showcases a collection of musical instruments, recordings, and sheet music amassed over four decades and donated to Mississippi State University by Starkville, MS businessman Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Over 100 musical instruments from the late 1800's to mid-1900's are on display.
6. Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Tupelo Visitors Center is the perfect starting point for any trip to the city where anything is possible. From interactive exhibits that highlight the city's top attractions and a collective timeline of Tupelo's rich history, to displays focused on Elvis' childhood in Tupelo as told like never before, the Tupelo Visitors Center will fully prepare visitors for exploring this unique town.
Reviewed By johnjM4205SV
Very friendly, professional, folks (I assume they may be volunteers?) Even though I have been in Tupelo many times, they provided me with information about the area which I did not know.
7. Biloxi Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,354 reviews
Reviewed By OPMaster1978 - Bowling Green, United States
The Biloxi Visitors Center is located in a beautiful building that has some architectural features of a mansion from the Antebellum period. The staff are very friendly and there are many brochures and flyers available offering information on nearby attractions, restaurants and shops. At the rear of the building is a small, but informative museum documenting the history of Biloxi and the various groups that have contributed to the city over the years. This is a good first stop for any tourists who are planning on spending time in the area.
8. Hancock County Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Mgdan - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
What a nicely maintained and patrolled visitors center! Also very friendly and alert security. Clean grounds and restrooms! Pua my piggy traveling companion loved grazing in the grass! I have been to other rest areas in upper Mississippi...they too are great. From my travels, Mississippi has some of the best maintained, staffed and scenic rest stops of all the southern states! Even Texas ha!
9. Brice's Crossroad's Visitors and Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By leannknight - Pleasant Hill, United States
The center was great place to learn more about the civil war battle nearby. Great film to watch. Staff very friendly and informative
10. Tennessee Williams Welcome Center
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