Attractions In Mississippi

See what Mississippi has to offer. Attractions in Mississippi include botanical gardens, historic homes, historic landmarks, museums, zoos, waterparks, casinos, beautiful state parks, white sand beaches, Mississippi has it all.

You don't have to leave the state to enjoy a vacation. It's in your own backyard, Travel Mississippi. Wherever your interest lie, you're sure to find it traveling down a Mississippi highway.

Mississippi is translated by the Chipewa as "Father of Waters". A riverboat cruise down the Mississippi river is an event you will never forget.

Paddleboat cruises allows one to step back in time, when life was simple and less hectic. The peace and solitude of the mighty Mississippi is beyond compare. Tunica Riverboat Tours

Each year towns across Mississippi offer a fantastic array of events and festivals. Events include the Elvis Presley Festival in Tupelo, The Choctaw Indian Festival, Jimmy Rodgers Festival, Vicksburgs Riverfest, Clarksdales Sunflower Blues Festival, Mississippi State Fair, Mississippi Great River Balloon Race, just to mention a few.

Casinos along the Mississippi river feature big name entertainment throughout the year. Mississippi casinos from Robinsonville, to Greenville, Natches, Philadelphia, Vicksburg and Gulfport offer the best in accomodations, gaming, dining, world class hotels, golf courses and much more. For information see Mississippi Casinos

Off the beaten path, privy to area locals are places such as, Booga Bottoms, Po'Monkeys, The Shack-up Inn, Taylor Grocery and numerous Delta Juke Joints cookin' up good soul food and serving a mess of Delta Blues.

One of my favorite spots is the "Shack-Up Inn" outside of Clarksdale, Ms. So you think there's nothing to do, think again! Located on the old Hopson Plantation, the Shack-Up Inn is a step back in time to the old plantation days.

Simply, make a reservation, pack a few clothes, buy groceries to take with you (include beverages of your choice) show up and enjoy plantation style living.

While you're there, drive a couple of miles up the road to Clarksdale and visit Ground Zero for top notched blues acts. Also see, the Blues Museum, Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art and other various blues attractions. Get away from it all at the Shack-Up Inn

Sitting alone in a cotton field outside Merigold, Ms is Po' Monkey's Juke Joint. Don't let the name or the looks fool you. Tourist from all over the world have come to enjoy the blues and southern hospitality at Po' Monkey's Lounge.