Family-Friendly Places and Attractions in Mississippi

Finding fun things to do in Mississippi with family is easy when the state offers something for every age and interest. Families can find attractions, arts and culture, historic sites, and engaging museums across the state. Outdoor enthusiasts will love bird watching, state parks, and outdoor adventures, while creative individuals can enjoy crafting activities. From delicious food and drink spots to music and cultural venues, Mississippi makes it simple to plan days filled with discovery.

Explore shopping districts, sports games, and family‑friendly events, and your itinerary comes together. To learn more about fun things to do in Mississippi with family, plan your trip with Visit Mississippi, contact us, or download our free tour guide today.

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 […]

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Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian

Meridian   FEATURED

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The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is a state-of-the-art museum focusing on early childhood learning through play. The museum features a variety of permanent and traveling exhibits that fuel young imaginations, plus a variety of workshops and other programs to […]

Tupelo Buffalo Park

Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo

Tupelo   FEATURED

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The Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo is a zoo located in Tupelo, Mississippi. At 175 acres, it is the largest zoo in the state of Mississippi. A large herd of American bison roam the park. More than 260 animals can […]

Cycling on the Natchez Trace

Natchez Trace Parkway

Tupelo   FEATURED

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 the National Park Service and is truly unlike any other scenic route in the country, […]

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Gulfport   FEATURED

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Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is Mississippi’s original children’s museum, a place where children and adults of every age can imagine, create and have fun. Activities include the Super Colossal Climbing Structure plus lots of indoor and outdoor exhibits designed for […]

INFINITY Science Center

Pearlington   FEATURED

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From the moment you arrive at INFINITY, you will be caught up in the excitement of discovery! Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, INFINITY Science Center is a non-profit science museum that also serves as the official visitor center for NASA […]

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

Hattiesburg   FEATURED

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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 is a frequently updated window display that’s surrounded by fanciful miniature scenes, murals, and street […]

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 Aquarium Entrance

Mississippi Aquarium

Gulfport   FEATURED

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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 indoor and outdoor habitats. The aquarium invites visitors to explore and understand Mississippi’s diverse aquatic […]

Little Creek Landing Safari Park

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Little Creek Landing Safari Park is a sprawling oasis where adventure awaits every turn. Home to over 300 exotic animals, the park offers an unparalleled experience that brings you face-to-face with some of nature’s most majestic creatures. Restaurant and cafe are […]

Highway 61 Blues Museum, Leland

Highway 61 Blues Museum

Leland   FEATURED

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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. […]

Ship Island Excursions

Ship Island Excursions

Gulfport   FEATURED

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Ship Island Excursions offers round trip from Gulfport to Ship Island. Part of Gulf Islands National Seashore, Ship Island offers the finest beaches in Mississippi and tours of Historic Fort Massachusetts. Dolphin Watching and Sunset Music Cruises also offered. […]