Mississippi's Historical Attractions

Since it was first settled by the French in 1699, Mississippi has played an important role in the history of the United States. One of the most interesting historical sights to see that dates back to the French colonial times is the Mary Mahoney's Old French House and Restaurant in Biloxi. This attraction lets visitors experience a great seafood meal in the setting of an old colonial French dwelling. With live oak trees and exquisitely prepared dishes, visitors are propelled back to an earlier time when Mississippi served as the seat of French power on the Gulf Coast.

Another fabulous historical attraction is the Longwood Plantation in Natchez. Featuring Greek Revival architecture, this plantation home lets visitors get a look at how Mississippi's upper classes lived during the late 1700s and into the 1800s. Built with an octagonal design, this home is said by many to be one of the most impressive historic houses in the world. Surviving intact since 1861, this home truly is one of Mississippi's finest historical treasures.

Commemorating one of the bloodiest episodes in Mississippi's history, the Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, MS is another of Mississippi's fine historical attractions. With exhibits that tell the story of the Union siege that happened during the Civil War, the Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the history of Mississippi in a way that allows visitors to understand just how important the state has been in the history of the United States. All in all, visitors to this park are sure to walk away with a deeper understanding of the tragedies that fell upon Mississippi and the United States during this terrible war.

Mississippi's Cultural Attractions

On top of being blessed with fascinating historical attractions, Mississippi has numerous elegant cultural attractions to offer its visitors. One of the state's finest cultural attractions is St. Mary's Cathedral in Natchez. Designed in 1837 as a beautiful house of worship, this church dazzles even the most cynical visitors. With its Gothic Revival architecture and beautiful carvings, St. Mary's Cathedral has preserved the cultural influence of Christianity in Mississippi since the church's inception.

Besides St. Mary's Cathedral, Mississippi is proud to host the Vicksburg Theatre Guild in Vicksburg. This theatre is the oldest one in the state and runs a number of different shows throughout the year. With children's performances, classical plays, and numerous off-Broadway shows, this theatre is without a doubt one of the finest cultural attractions in Mississippi and is a place that visitors are sure to find absolutely fabulous.

Mississippi's Natural Attractions

Besides having wonderful cultural sights, Mississippi possesses some exhilarating natural attractions that visitors are sure to enjoy. Travelers in the Jackson area are sure to find the Museum of Natural Science to be a fascinating stop. With a 100,000 gallon aquarium that houses over 200 species of fish and other marine animals, this museum educates visitors first-hand about the maritime creatures that live in Mississippi's fresh and coastal waters. On top of this, the museum hosts a 1,700 square foot greenhouse that displays a wide variety of flora and fauna that inhabit this enchanting state. On the whole, visitors to the Museum of Natural Science leave understanding a great deal about the wondrous wildlife that lives in Mississippi.

In addition to the great natural exhibits that the Museum of Natural Science has to offer, visitors are sure to find plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities in the natural settings of Mississippi's national forests. One of the most beautiful national forests in the state is the Holly Springs National Forest near Holly Springs, Mississippi. This forest stretches over 147,000 acres and offers visitors opportunities to enjoy fishing and camping activities. All in all, Holly Springs National Forest is a place that nature lovers will find positively refreshing.

Overall, Mississippi has fantastic natural, cultural, and historical attractions that travelers to the state are certain to find enjoyable. Whether you are interested in learning about the architecture, military history, or the natural beauty of Mississippi, you are sure to find something that will stick with you for a lifetime after you have visited this magnificent place.

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Other Useful Sites about Mississippi state
These Mississippi State sites have been curated by our editorial team

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Government

Official website for the Mississippi Development Authority - the state of Mississippi's lead economic and community development agency, with approximately 300 employees engaged in providing services to businesses, communities and workers throughout Mississippi.
Official website for the state of Mississippi Government
DeSoto County - the healthiest county in Mississippi according to the county health rankings by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Mississippi's West Coast, Hancock County - Official Website
Madison County - one of the fastest growing counties in Mississippi, yet we have sought to remain a small, friendly community full of rich history and looking forward to a bright future.

Business & Development

Mississippi Enterprise for Technology - The Official website for the non-profit organization dedicated to creating high-skill, high-wage jobs in Mississippi
Mississippi Home Corporation - offers information on the need of housing for low and moderate income families
Mississippi Business Journal - A weekly paper published in Jackson, and dedicated to business news in the state.
East Mississippi Business Development Corporation (EMBDC) - a not-for-profit organization that serves as the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development agency for Meridian and Lauderdale County. The mission of the EMBDC is to empower a diverse leadership culture to achieve economic wealth through excellence in education, new investment, and the nurturing of existing business and industry.
Journal of South Mississippi Business - Online home of the Journal of South Mississippi Business of Gulfport and Biloxi Mississippi.

Education & Training

Mississippi Prevention Training Center - Mississippi STD/HIV Prevention Training Center STD/HIV Behavioral and Social Interventions) assist a diverse audience of health professionals in public, private, and community settings to develop skills necessary to successfully implement evidence based interventions and public health strategies to prevent or reduce behaviors that place a person at risk for acquiring and transmitting HIV or other STDs.
University of Mississippi Navy ROTC - To develop Midshipmen and Officer Candidates morally, mentally, and physically; to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty in order to commission college graduates as officers who possess a basic professional background; are motivated toward careers in the Navy and Marine Corps; and have a potential for future development in intellect and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government.
Mississippi Valley Athletic Training Center - An Academy where top gymnastics, cheerleading, fitness and movement education program
CNA Training Center, Inc. - major objective of this corporation is to train individuals in a non-traditional manner for life-long skills in health care. It was created to assist in providing the health care industry with a highly qualified and trained workforce to fill the nursing shortage the profession is currently experiencing.

Organizations & Associations

Mississippi State Bar - provides with information for those wishing to pass the bar
The Mississippi Gaming Association - provides information for those interested in the gaming interest
Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing - the leading advocate for AD Nursing Practice and AD Nursing Education. They believes that associate degree nursing offers an affordable opportunity for men & women to enter the nursing profession as a registered nurse.
The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters - one of the nation's leading state broadcast associations. They are a nonprofit trade association for radio and television stations in Mississippi. Its purpose is to assist members with broadcast industry and general business related challenges.

Health & Families

North Mississippi Health Services - The Official Main Homepage, which provides a variety of services to families such as specialty clinics, internal medicine, and family medicine in Tupelo.
Family Dental Care - Website offering dental care for all members of the family

Arts & Culture

The Mississippi Blues Commission - which encourages original Mississippi Blues music
David Warren Steel - Official website for David Warren Steel professor of southern culture and music at the University of Mississippi
Mississippi Health Care Association - Mississippi Health Care Association's directory to nursing facilities, personal care facilities, long-term care, and important news and events in and around.
Center for Mississipi Health Policy - is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization that provides objective information to inform health policy decisions

Recreation & Sports

Mississippi Woods & Waters - the website for all outdoor news for sportsmen in the state of Mississippi
Mississippi Casinos - A directory of the casino websites in the state of Mississippi
Fannin Lanes Bowling Alley - provides great family entertainment opportunities, video arcade, entertainment center, bowling alley, birthday parties, snack bar,and more!
Strictly Business Fishing Charters - headed for the Sports fishing Capital of the World. Islamorada Florida will be her home for the winter months. We are excited to be at Bud N Mary's Marina. The best fishermen in the world call this marina home.

Real Estate

Mississippi Real Estate Commission - locate real estate personnel and appraisers as well as information on the Commission and its members.
Mississippi Land for Sale - See all land for sale in the county of choice. There are different types of land for all types of uses including farming, ranching, hunting, fishing, riding, timber, water sports, investing or just enjoying all over America.
Mississippi Land Source - you will find the most extensive collection of hunting land, farmland and rural real estate property for sale in Mississippi on the web.
Mississippi Land Company - a professional real estate brokerage firm specializing in land and timber sales throughout the state of Mississippi, and offers a broad range of services to landowners and investors alike.

Shopping & Entertainment

The Ultimate Strip Club List - Mississippi Strip Clubs - Reviews, Details, Ratings, Rankings.
Biloxi Strip Club - provides Information all gentlemen clubs all over Biloxi
Danny's Cabaret - Mississippi's oldest adult nightclub chain. They are the largest gentlemen's club in Mississippi.
Highland Village - one of Mississippi's most prestigious landmark retail destinations. Known for its tradition of quality and personal attention, Highland Village can boast of more than 48 shops and services offering the finest and most unique array of specialty shopping to be found. Our customers can enjoy a day of leisure with an unhurried shopping atmosphere, filled with everything from men's and women's fashion apparel and accessories to special gifts and home furnishings, and two full service salons.
Old South Gaylord Street - the second oldest shopping district in Denver offering patrons fine dining and quaint shops where one can seek health and beauty services, sporting goods, unique gifts, fine art, fashion and much more.The merchants of Old South Gaylord are located 6 blocks east of Washington Park, on the 1000 block of South Gaylord Street in Denver, between Mississippi and Tennessee Avenues.Make Old South Gaylord your destination for a personalized shopping and dining experience.

Tourism & Travel

Visit Mississippi - The official website for the Mississippi Division of Tourism to allow visitors to learn more about all the great things to do in the state
Wildernet Outdoor Recreation Guide for Mississippi - provides information for trails, campgrounds, parks, and recreational activities in the state
Mississippi Tourism Association - Includes explore Mississippi, calendar, tourism impact, joining, and contact links.
Mississippi Tourism - Mississippi Delta - Maybe no other region in America holds the historical, creative, musical, culinary, entertainment and cultural value as does the Mississippi Delta.
Visit Jackson - Discover the City with Soul. Let this website serve as your city guide for Jackson Mississippi travel.
Mississippi Gulf Coast - Whether you are yearning for a luxury resort experience, a wallet-friendly weekend or something comfortably in between, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is the ideal destination for your next getaway.
Holly Springs Tourism & Recreational Bureau - Enjoy a glimpse of the Old South in the Antebellum Capitol of the Mid-South just steps away from the hustle and bustle of Memphis. Holly Springs features daily home and garden tours, historic museums, art galleries, shopping, camping, world famous burgers at Phillip's Grocery and a one-of-a-kind shrine to Elvis You have to see to believe! The New York Times has called us an "antebellum encyclopedia" and when you visit you'll see why.

 

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