Take a historic vacation to the charming Old South with a profusion of glorious destinations and stay in warm and friendly bed and breakfast in Mississippi State nicknamed the "Father of Waters." Travel through historic towns full of period mansions and antebellum plantation houses, dine on some of the finest Southern cuisine anywhere or experience a great musical heritage. Beautiful rural Mississippi full of ‘Piney Woods’, crops, saw mills, small towns not forgetting the infamous vine, kudzu. The land where the Blues was born, year round golf with over 140 fabulous courses, non-stop gaming casinos and the Mighty Mississippi that forms the State’s western boundary and empties out into the Gulf of Mexico where you’ll find an appealing mix of the most beautiful sun-drenched white sandy beaches.
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Travel to the Pines region of Natchez, a charming port with more antebellum plantation houses than any other place in the USA. Discover the mysteries of eras long past by touring the Historic Houses of Grand Village of the Natchez, once a cotton boomtown where over 500 preserved period buildings, built prior to the Civil War and still gracing the city’s streets. In its heyday, it was the wealthiest and busiest river port. In the 21st century horse and carriage can still be hired to tour the town in a style and pace that gives you the feeling of its golden age. You’ll find excellent bed and breakfast in the Mississippi State area offering good value for money and warm southern hospitality!
Lovers of history will enjoy an enchanted step back in time. Here you’ll find period costume, hoop-skirted ladies welcoming you to admire the 32 beautiful antebellum houses. You will also experience colorful and traditional Native American dancing, food and crafts are on display at the annual Natchez PowWow on the spot where Natchez Indians used to live making it even more special." Visit “Under the Hill” the former sight of the town’s infamous red-light district and enjoy the views of the marvellous sunset over the mighty Mississippi River while you sip a mint julep. Natchez is one of the most popular tourist cities in Mississippi and riverboat gambling is available.
Also in the Pines is the famous town of Vicksburg where you can partake n a cultural pilgrimage as the area is dotted with forts, trenches, plaques and monuments, it is steeped in Civil War history and if you are interested in learning more about the war, the National Military Park is definitely worth a visit. Travel to the Delta region and you’ll find the picturesque town of Robinsonville, here you can enjoy blues festivals and live gospel entertainment. The widely acclaimed Southern hospitality and the ability to entertain the world in addition of offering wonderful bed and breakfast in Mississippi State all certainly contribute in enticing all sorts of travellers!
The Hills offer the enchanting and historic town of Hernando with artisans, live music, arts and crafts and plenty of outdoor activities. Watch a rodeo, or an exciting bike rally in Grenada, visit the pretty towns of Corinth, New Albany, Tunica or Oxford that provide a variety of interesting festivals, or taste their fine cuisine and watch the many artists paint the beautiful surroundings. Enjoy an eclectic blend of live music including jazz, funk, blues and good old rock 'n' roll. A visit to Tupelo to view Elvis’s birth house is a must for true fans and where the international rock & roll music legend began, the only location in the world where you can see, feel and touch some of the King of Rock memorabilia. Visit the park that includes the Elvis Presley Museum, Memorial Chapel and a life size statue of Elvis.
The River region is where you’ll find charming towns like Magnolia, Centreville, Canton, Crystal Springs and Woodville, but if it is rodeo entertainment you are looking for, then you’ll find it in Jackson the State’s capital city and the largest metropolitan area, also offering the Dixie National Livestock Show. The second largest PRCA rodeo is held in the city during February and provides ten live performances including horse shows, a junior livestock show and dance.
If you want beautiful sun kissed beaches or fancy feeding the alligators and view them up close, then head for the Coastal region on the Gulf Coast that also provides airboat tours, tours to endangered species, osprey nesting, beavers and so much more. Experience lovely localities such as: Hattiesburg, Laurel, Leakesville and Ocean Springs. Other beachfront resorts are Bay Saint Louis, Long Beach and Biloxi, just perfect for sun, sand and relaxation and combine small-town friendliness with great shopping, coastal Southern cuisine, casino gaming and live entertainment as well as many outdoor activities and miles of white sand beaches. For the classic automobile enthusiasts Cruisin' the Coast for 4,200 fabulous '50s and '60s vehicles event and Smokin' The Sound is another exciting Powerboat Racing event. Enjoy the enclosed broadwalk, sail in one of the 65' two-masts gaff rigged schooners, Catamaran, jet skis, paddle-boats and aqua cycles around the Mississippi Sound.
Other interesting activities in the area are the amazing family fun filled Waterpark in Gulfport featuring the Master Blaster, a roller coaster water ride and an unusual signature lighthouse with hell raising speed slides connected to it. A lazy river and a wave pool with kids multi-play area to splash about in are included, get wet and giggle and enjoy all the experiences for old and young alike! Not forgetting the thrilling Wet Willy's Water Slide or indeed open all year round, the Marine Life Oceanarium with dolphin shows, sea lion skits with divers feeding giant sea turtles, a 15 minute Harbor Train ride and a sea lion picture session. Here you can truly experience outstanding hospitality and refinement in cosy bed and breakfast in Mississippi State.
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If you want beautiful sun kissed beaches or fancy feeding the alligators and view them up close, then head for the Coastal region on the Gulf Coast that also provides airboat tours, tours to endangered species, osprey nesting, beavers and so much more. Experience lovely localities such as: Hattiesburg, Laurel, Leakesville and Ocean Springs. Other beachfront resorts are Bay Saint Louis, Long Beach and Biloxi, just perfect for sun, sand and relaxation and combine small-town friendliness with great shopping, coastal Southern cuisine, casino gaming and live entertainment as well as many outdoor activities and miles of white sand beaches.
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