Attractions in Mississippi

Landrum's Homestead and Village

Landrum’s Homestead and Village

Laurel

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Landrum’s Homestead & Village, located in Laurel, is a recreated 1800s settlement that spans 30 acres and is nestled within a pecan grove. Guests can explore the living history museum with over 85 buildings, exhibits, and displays. Built by Thomas […]

Laurel Mercantile Co.

Laurel Mercantile Co.

Laurel

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Laurel Mercantile Co. is a retail store located in Laurel. It was founded by Ben and Erin Napier, who gained national recognition through their HGTV show “Home Town.” The store offers a variety of goods including home decor, furniture, apparel, […]

LeFleur Museum District

LeFleur Museum District

Jackson

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The LeFleur Museum District, established in 2012, offers a blend of cultural and educational experiences on its nearly 500-acre campus in Jackson. Visitors can explore a range of attractions including the Mississippi Natural Science Museum, the Mississippi Children’s Museum, the […]

LeFleur's Bluff Complex

LeFleur’s Bluff Complex

Jackson

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The LeFleur’s Bluff Education and Tourism Complex, located within LeFleur’s Bluff State Park in Jackson, offers a variety of recreational and educational activities for visitors of all ages. They offer different play areas to accommodate various ages and are handicap […]

Margaritaville Biloxi

Margaritaville Biloxi

Biloxi

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Margaritaville Resort Biloxi offers a tropical escape on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, featuring a family-friendly atmosphere with the largest arcade in the country, a rooftop water playground, and Paradise Pier Fun Park. With a variety of dining options and entertainment […]

Marine Education Center

Marine Education Center

Ocean Springs

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The Marine Education Center, part of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Coastal Operations, is dedicated to engaging diverse communities in ocean sciences through formal and informal education programs. By offering innovative, field-based experiences, it fosters understanding and the care of […]

Martin & Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum

Martin & Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum

Cleveland

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The Martin and Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum in Cleveland, preserves and celebrates the rich history and cultural impact of railroads in the Delta Region. Through its exhibits, railroad-related artifacts, and memorabilia, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the […]

McCarty Pottery

McCarty Pottery

Merigold

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McCarty Pottery, located in Merigold, is renowned for its artistic and functional ceramic pieces. Their unique style, along with signature glazes such as nutmeg brown, cobalt blue, and jade, has made their pottery highly collectible worldwide. McCarty Pottery is displayed […]

Shearwater Pottery

Shearwater Pottery

Ocean Springs

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Shearwater Pottery, established in 1928 by Peter Anderson, is famous for its top-quality, hard-fired earthenware, covering utilitarian ware, art pottery, figurines, and decorative tiles. With a commitment to both practicality and beauty, Shearwater Pottery uses distinct types of clay, including […]

Williams Brothers General Store

Philadelphia

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Williams Brothers has been a family owned and operated general store found in the heart of Philadelphia, Mississippi since 1907. Today, groceries, shoes, clothing and farm needs such as fence posts, seed, feed and grain are in the inventory.   […]

Statue of Emmett Till

Greenwood

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The Emmett Till Memorial Statue was unveiled in 2022, in Greenwood, near the site where the 14-year-old was abducted and lynched in 1955. Recognized as the only official statue honoring Till in the United States, the sculpture serves as a […]

Square Books, Oxford

The Square, Oxford

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The historic Square in Oxford, Mississippi, is home to some of the city’s top restaurants, nightspots, and shopping (including Neilson’s, the South’s oldest department store, and Square Books, one of America’s most-celebrated independent bookstores). The Square is anchored by the […]