Top Things to do in Mississippi
What to do and see in Mississippi, United States: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
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. Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
2. St. Mary Basilica
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5.0 based on 453 reviews
Recognized as an architectural masterpiece among Catholic churches in the south, it is the spiritual home of a vibrant St. Mary Catholic community today. The construction of this place of worship was begun in 1842 as the Cathedral of the newly established Diocese of Natchez. The St. Mary congregation takes pride in the basilica's colorful and prayerful setting, and welcomes visitors from near and distant places. The city of Natchez, on the Mississippi River and the birthplace of Mississippi, is a tourist destination because of its historic ante-bellum homes. St. Mary Basilica, also ante-bellum, is the city's central landmark.
Reviewed By stephaniemW5432WT
On a recent trip with our 11 year old grandson, we stopped in and where so amazed at the beauty of this old church. The grounds are beautiful also. Pictures do not do it justice.
3. Saint Patrick Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
4. Westminster Presbyterian Church
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Westminster Presbyterian Church offers visitors to the greater Mississippi Gulf Coast a place to worship and to find warm hospitality while away from home. Located in the heart of the historic Bayou View neighborhood, across from the family-friendly Bayou View Park and playground.
5. Saint Rose de Lima Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By billbeck451 - Bay Saint Louis, United States
Beautiful and welcoming little catholic church with a fantastic gospel choir on Sunday late mass and a mural of Jesus behind the altar that is inspiring
6. St. Mary's Episcopal Chapel
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 299lucye
After the hurricane the Church needed a great deal of work. Finally the interior is finished. The paint job is wonderful and it really shines. We love all the services there particularly the Tuesday devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the Wednesday evening Traditional Latin Mass.
8. Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By 472lucy
while on vacation went to mass here, the priest who was very young gave a great homily. Even though this was my first time here i felt right at home. The stained glass windows are amazing.
9. St. Mark's Church - Raymond
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
10. The Church of the Holy Trinity
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By marion542017 - Manchester, United Kingdom
The architecture of the Church of the Holy Trinity is stunning in the Romanesque Revival-style and features twenty-six magnificent stained-glass windows. Six of the stained-glass windows are by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The Tiffany windows are astonishingly beautiful and incredible close-up and to touch.
