Attractions in Mississippi

Tupelo Buffalo Park

Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo

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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, […]

Jimmie Rodgers Museum

Jimmie Rodgers Museum

Meridian   FEATURED

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The Jimmie Rodgers Museum showcases the legacy of the “Father of Country Music,” Jimmie Rodgers, including his music career as well as his timeless treasures and original memorabilia. Private tours are available throughout the week by appointment. […]

The MAX Meridian

Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Meridian   FEATURED

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The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (The MAX) is a museum that highlights Mississippi artists and celebrates the contributions of arts and entertainment luminaries in every artistic discipline. The museum has five permanent galleries of exhibits and two spaces for changing exhibits. Audio […]

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, […]

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 […]

Serengeti Springs at the Hattiesburg Zoo

Serengeti Springs at the Hattiesburg Zoo

Hattiesburg   FEATURED

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Opened in 2024, Hattiesburg’s newest entertainment attraction, Serengeti Springs at the Hattiesburg Zoo, is a water park that features nine water slides, a 150,000-gallon lazy river with a swim-up bar for guests 21 and older, pavilions and cabanas, and multiple […]

Grand Paradise Waterpark

Grand Paradise Waterpark

Collins   FEATURED

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Grand Paradise Waterpark in Collins offers seven acres of fun, with six water slides, a water play structure, lazy river, pool, cabanas, and refreshment areas. […]

Meridian Museum of Art

Meridian Museum of Art

Meridian   FEATURED

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The Meridian Museum of Art is a visual arts museum located in the historic Old Carnegie Library building in downtown Meridian. Established in 1970, the museum focuses on exhibiting contemporary and traditional artwork by regional, national, and international artists. It […]

Hattiesburg Zoo

Hattiesburg   FEATURED

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The Hattiesburg Zoo has more than 100 species of animals, including capybaras, giraffes, hyenas, bongos, a tiger, and all the creepy crawlies.  Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences, from a four-story ropes course designed for kids and adults to […]

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 […]

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 […]