Attractions in Mississippi

T.F. Monti Private Model Collection

War & Peace – The T.F. Monti Private Model Collection

Waveland

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WAR & PEACE: the T.F. Monti Private Model Collection consists of approximately 4,000 handmade, plastic airplanes, rockets, tanks, jeeps, ships, automobiles, trucks, horse drawn wagons, fire engines, and an assortment of figure models. The attraction is open by appointment only. […]

Gulfport Museum of History

Gulfport

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Open Thursday-Saturday, 10 pm – 3 pm, the Gulfport Museum of History is located in Downtown Gulfport at the historic 1904 Union Station Railroad Depot. The Museum exhibits artifacts and documents that provide snapshots of Gulfport’s diverse 125+ years of […]

Cathead Distillery

Jackson

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Mississippi’s first legal distillery since prohibition, Cathead Distilleryproduces its namesake vodka, Bristow Gin and Hoodoo Chicory Liquor inthe heart of downtown Jackson. The distillery offers tours and also hostsseveral events throughout the year like May’s Cathead Jam. CatheadDistillery was nominated […]

The Fondren District

Jackson

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A destination for culture and urban living in Jackson, Fondren offers shops, great restaurants, notable art galleries, eclectic architecture, charming homes and wonderful people. The area we call Fondren is from Woodrow Wilson Avenue to the south, Northside Drive to […]

International Museum of Muslim Cultures

Jackson

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Unique in America, the IMMC is dedicated to educating the public about Islamic history and culture, the contribution of Muslims to the global community and the diversity of the Muslim community: past, present and future. IMMC contains two permanent exhibitions. […]

Jackson Zoo

Jackson

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The Jackson Zoo has one of the finest collections of wild animalsfrom throughout the world. It is located on 110 acres acquired bythe city of Jackson from Samuel Livingston. […]

LeFleur's Bluff

LeFleur’s Bluff State Park

Jackson

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This beautiful urban park is located on 305 acres of woodlands that are home to nature trails, a public nine-hole golf course and driving range, picnic areas, playgrounds and Mayes Lake for fishing. LeFleur’s Bluff has an excellent RV camping […]

Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art

Clarksdale

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Cat Head Delta Blues Folk Art has been in operation in Clarksdale since 2002. Cat Head is also the base of operations for various blues festival, film, book and touring projects. […]

Eudora Welty

Eudora Welty House & Gardens

Jackson

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Welty, born in 1909, was a writer of international acclaim. Her home is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most intact literary homes in the country. The garden is beautifully reconstructed to the 1925-1945 period. House tours are […]

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum

Jackson

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This 40-acre complex, located in the heart of the city, brings to life Mississippi’s rich agricultural heritage. A 40,000-square-foot Heritage Center traces the history of agriculture and forestry through an extensive collection of artifacts and lifelike exhibits. Outside, the Fortenberry-Parkman […]

Mississippi Children’s Museum

Jackson

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The award-winning Mississippi Children’s Museum provides hands-on and engaging exhibits and programs for all children and their families. Visitors can explore the cultural arts, literacy, health, nutrition, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and Mississippi history throughout their 50,000-square-foot facility. The latest […]