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Hurricane Katrina Memorial   Biloxi

Hurricane Katrina Memorial, Biloxi

 7 Reviews  Sculpted by Marlin Miller, it was unveiled to the public in August of 2009. Called "Marlins Marlin", this 24 Foot sculpture was carved by one of many Katrina's dead oak trees that were damaged by... 

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Lighthouse   Biloxi

Lighthouse, Biloxi

 8 Reviews  You can take A free tour of this smallish lighthouse mondays thru saturdays at 9, 9:15 and 9:30 am...just show up no reservations---adults $5 students $2 It is In the middle of Hiway 90 at Porter... 

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Beauvoir   Biloxi

Beauvoir, Biloxi

 6 Reviews  Beauvoir Confederate Cemetery contains 771 souls that are buried here that contain Confederate Veterans and their wives. Each of the graves are numbered. Jefferson Davis father is buried here too.... 

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Beach   Biloxi

Beach, Biloxi

 2 Reviews  before the arrival of the gambling industry to biloxi the beach was the main tourist attraction in town. this white sand beach runs about 25 miles from biloxi to gulfport. there are numerous free... 

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Beau Rivage Casino   Biloxi

Beau Rivage Casino, Biloxi

 2 Reviews  The two nicest (and for my $, most fun) casinos in the area sit next to each other. One is Beau Rivage. This is a former Wynn casino, now part of the MGM/Mirage system. It is very similar in feel and... 

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Grand Casino   Biloxi

Grand Casino, Biloxi

 2 Reviews  Had a HEAVENLY experience here at the Bellissimo Spa. I scheduled a 50-minute Swedish massage during our stay at the hotel. From the moment you walk in, you can feel yourself start to relax. Once I... 

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Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum   Biloxi

Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, Biloxi

 2 Reviews  Exhibits and artifacts relating the story of the seafood industry along the Mississippi Gulf Coast can be seen at the MARITIME & SEAFOOD INDUSTRY MUSEUM. Photographs, early boat engines, lighthouse... 

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Treasure Bay Casino   Biloxi

Treasure Bay Casino, Biloxi

 2 Reviews  Treasure Bay Casino, what an awesome sight, whether is it night or daylight, as you see this huge ship projecting out from this building. I prefer the night look, with the lights shinning on the... 

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Billy Guice Veterans Memorial Park   Biloxi

Billy Guice Veterans Memorial Park, Biloxi

 2 Reviews  This park has lots of wonderful memorials to our Veterans. Many plaques and many dedications. The first plaque on the cannons reads: Ancient cannon form an old French or Spanish ship sunk in the bay... 

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Biloxi

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Biloxi is a city of over 44,000 located on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Like a lot of beachfront areas the coast is almost wall to wall towns. I have spent a lot of time in Biloxi at Keesler Air Force Base teaching classes. Biloxi is my favorite town along the coast. Biloxi has very nice beaches, casinos, great hotels, and a variety of types of restaurants. Biloxi was heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina but is working hard to bounce back better than ever. There is a lot to see and do here and Biloxi is one of the BEST destinations in the state and the region. Attractions include (but are not limited to): Beauvoir (the home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis); many casinos; a very nice beach; several museums; sculptures from trees; a nice historic district; and more.

Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis' Home
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Carrollton

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Carrollton is a very small town of under 500 located in Central Mississippi. It is the county seat of Carroll County. The town and the county were named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton the last surviving signatory (at the time) of the Declaration of Independence. Carrollton has a decent little historic district with a few buildings of historical and/or architectural interest; the Merrill Museum (a nice small town museum with limited hours); and veterans monuments to Civil War Veterans and another to all other veterans.

Carroll County Courthouse
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Brookhaven

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Brookhaven is a rapidly growing small city in Southwest Mississippi with a population of over 12,000. That was a 26% increase over the 2000 Census. Brookhaven was founded in 1818 and was named after the hometown of one of its founders, Brookhaven, New York. Brookhaven is the county seat of Lincoln County. Brookhaven has a newer modern looking courthouse, a decent historical district with a great church and a nice veterans monument on the courthouse grounds.While here, try to get to Bowie's BBQ.For more information, see my Brookhaven Page

Lincoln County Courthouse
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Natchez Trace Parkway

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The Natchez Trace Parkway follows an old Indian trail and a route used during the American revolutions. In 1796 Natchez Trace was a mail route. Today it is a scenic parkway that travels from Natchez, Mississippi (a beautiful small city on the Mississippi River in the southwest part of the state) to Nashville (passing through Jackson and Tupelo on the way). There is a small park on the river in Natchez with a stome monument to the begining of the route.

Natchez Trace National Parkway Monument
Shepard State Park

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Shepard State Park is located on the Singing River in Pascagoula River country, where legends say members of the Pascagoula Indian nation linked hands and walked into the Pascagoula River rather than be taken captive by hostile Indian tribes. The mournful death chant earned the Pascagoula River the nickname "Singing River." Tales of the heroic exploits of French and Spanish settlers and romantic legends of the Pascagoula and Biloxi Indians are standard fare in the scenic coastal area surrounding Shepard State Park. Make sure you check out the beautiful wetlands. There is a nice nature trail here. I am not sure the total length but it was a pretty easy trail with nice views of the wetlands.For more information and photos see my Shepard State Park Page.

Shepard State Park Wetlands
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Vicksburg National Military Park

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The Battle of Vicksburg was one of the most decisive battles of the Civil War. The Confederate's defeat foreshadowed the inevitable victory by the north. The battle began when Union Forces under General Grant started his movment towards Vicksburg leaving Milliken's Bend on 31 March 1863. Grant's army continued marching and fighting Confederate trrops until he reached Vicksburg on 18 May. Vicksburg was essential to control of traffic on the Mississippi River. If Grant could take Vicksburg it would disrupt supplies for the south and drive a wedge between Confederate Forces in the east and the west. The south surrendered Vicksburg on 4 July 1863. A fact that so angered people in the town that they refused to celebrate the 4th of July until during World War 2 when the nation was trying to reunite after the war.There are several different types of monuments and displays in the park to...

Visitors Center
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Trace State Park

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Trace State Park offers a variety of outdoor activities ranging from fishing and water sports to exploring miles of secluded nature trails. There is also a disk golf course, picnic areas, and other attractions. I really enjoyed this very pretty park. A special arrangement with the Pontotoc Country Club allows Trace State Park guests to enjoy the club's 18-hole golf course without paying green fees. It is also conveniently located minutes from Tupelo.Trace State Park is named after the Natchez Trace and is also called Old Natchez Park.Trace State Park offers a variety of accomodations ranging from cabins to primitive campsites.Trace State Park has a nice lake for boating, water skiing, fishing and other water sports. I talked to this local guy for a while and he said there is good fishing on the lake, although he wasn't having much luck that day.For more info and pictures see my page...

Trace State Park
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Natchez National Historic Park

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Natchez has always been a place of history and opportunity. Natchez National Historic Park preserves Melrose Plantation (the impressive mansion of plantation owner John McMurran) and the home of African American barber and diarist William Johnson in downtown Natchez. Natchez is in a beautiful spot, too. Natchez National Historic Park is well worth a visit. If you are lucky, you may get Barney (no relation to VT Barney) as your docent.

Melrose Plantation
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Tupelo National Battlefield

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In June of 1864, Union MG William Sherman successfully kept Confederat MG Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry corps in Mississippi at the Battle of Brices Cross Roads and away from the Federal supply line in Tennessee. To keep Forrest there in July, Sherman had to order another attack. This landmark commemorates that battle. It is located on the intersection of a very busy road and a smaller suburban street. I thought there was more to it so I missed it the first time I drove by. There is a small pullout for parking and nothing more.The park is administered through the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitors Center, and is connected with Brices Crossroads.

Tupelo Battlefield Monument
Gulf Islands National Seashore

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Gulf Islands National Seashore preserves the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, pristine white-sanded beaches and coastal marshes with a variety of unique plant and animal life in both Florida and Mississippi. Although there are parts of the park on the mainland by Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Pensacola, Florida, most of the park consists of barrier islands and 80% is underwater. The portion of the seashore in Mississippi consists of: The Davis Bayou area by Ocean Springs; Petit Bois Island; Horn Island; and Ship Island. Davis Bayou offers: A visitor's center where you can get information to enhance your visit and look at displays about the gulf region and its habitat; a fishing pier; picnic areas; a campground; a boat dock; and hiking trails. The visitor's center, picnic areas and campground are all handicapped accessible. The islands are about 10 miles off shore and are accessible only by...

Gulf Islands National Seashore
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Beau Rivage Resort & Casino  Biloxi

 8 Reviews and 1717 Opinions  We stopped by here on our last trip 12/12 and had a tour of the place---lots of high end shops and a... 

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Days Inn Historic Area  Natchez

 4 Reviews and 165 Opinions  Big room with a good bed, clean bathroom, quiet room, fast Wifi in the room, good Airconditioning... 

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Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown  Jackson

 1 Review and 169 Opinions  This property, still known locally by its old name - The King Edward Hotel, is a beautiful, historic... 

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  1. Biloxi Things to Do
  2. Natchez Things to Do
  3. Jackson Things to Do
  4. Gulfport Things to Do
  5. Vicksburg Things to Do
  6. Tunica Things to Do
  7. Vicksburg National Military Park Things to Do
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  10. Philadelphia Things to Do
  11. Tupelo Things to Do
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  22. Shepard State Park Things to Do
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