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From 24-hour casinos, upscale shopping and luxurious spas in Tunica to the Civil War sites in Vicksburg to the lush golf courses, beaches and upscale casinos in Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi offers visitors a wide range of vacation experiences. Vacationers to Mississippi can choose from a diverse group of destinations and activities. On the Gulf Coast in Biloxi and Gulfport, casino gaming, big name entertainment shows, deep-sea fishing and golf, are popular pastimes. In Vicksburg, the Vicksburg National Cemetery and Civil War sites draw many visitors. In historic Natchez, you can take a scenic drive on the Natchez Trace Parkway or visit Frogmore Plantation, one of eight plantations originally owned by a wealthy Natchez planter. For an urban experience, Jackson, dubbed the “City with Soul” has over 50 nightclubs featuring Soul, Jazz, Blues, Rock and other musical genres. Tunica offers great casinos, golf and big name entertainers such as Bonnie Rait, Smokey Robinson and George Jones. Golfers, rejoice! Mississippi has more than 150 golf courses. Among the high-profile courses on everybody’s must play list are The Links at Cottonwoods and Tunica National Golf Tennis Club in Tunica and Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier and The Bridges Golf Club at Hollywood Casino. Families visiting Mississippi fall in love with the heaping portions of Southern hospitality. Family-oriented activities are plentiful in Mississippi whether it’s enjoying the beaches on the Gulf Coast, visiting the home of Elvis Presley in Tupelo or riding a huge paddlewheeler on the Mississippi River.
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1. Skip the Line: Auburn Museum & Historic Home Ticket
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit this historic home in Natchez, MS and get an up-close look at the columned portico style that defines so many old homes in the South. Home of the first Mississippi Attorney General Established this style of the columned portico in the South Freestanding spiral staircase National Historic Landmark
Inclusions: Admission to Auburn Museum & Historic Home
Exclusions: Admission to private or special ticketed events
Reviewed By OleMissTexas
Overall the tour that were setup were good. The lady who set them up were excellent. Highly recommend visiting Longwood and Lansdowne. Couple of things that caught me off guard. First thing that struck me was the lack of up-keep and repair on many of these historical homes. Sad that some of these houses not not being maintained. Second thing was how dirty and run down the city of Natchez has become over the past twenty years...
2. Hands on Biscuit Class in Natchez
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
What better memory to take home from your Natchez visit than the art of Southern Biscuits. Chef Regina never meets a stranger and she shares fun stories of her restaurant career in San Francisco and her Native Natchez. Her biscuits have been consumed by everyone from Lily Tomlin to Mick Jagger, but Regina treats everyone like a celebrity. She is as warm a her biscuits!
Inclusions: Almond iced tea and buttered biscuits included, Tea towel with recipe and biscuit cutter included to take home
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3. Elvis Presley's Childhood Home with Lunch & Transportation from Memphis
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4.8 based on 17 reviews
While Elvis Presley became the biggest name in music history and achieved worldwide fame and fortune, his roots in the Northeast Mississippi city of Tupelo were humble. Guests will experience the rural setting of Elvis' upbringing and see where it all began in the two-room house where the King of Rock ‘n' Roll was born on January 8, 1935, the church he attended in his youth, and see artifacts from his modest beginnings. Sit back and relax on a luxury motorcoach for this narrated 8-hour excursion departing every Friday from The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis to Tupelo, Mississippi.
Inclusions: Luxury Motorcoach Transportation, Guided tour through the "Walk of Life" Trail tracing Elvis' career and personal life and see the "Elvis at 13" statue, the Elvis Story Wall and Fountain of Life, Narrated Driving Tour of downtown Tupelo featuring significant landmarks including The Tupelo Fairgrounds, the Elvis Homecoming Statue and schools that Elvis attended, Boxed Lunch with sandwich, bottled water, potato chips and a cookie, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenirs
Reviewed By Cowboyblondie
This was a bucket list tour for sure. Saw so much, learned a lot of things we didn’t know about The King, and the best part was that the staff was following City/County/State/CDC guidance and no longer enforcing the mask non-sense. Would have loved to have seen the upstairs (private rooms), and really thought the prominent placement of Benjamin (Lisa Marie’s son) in the Meditation Garden was borderline disrespectful to her dad. Not saying he didn’t deserve a place with the grand parents, but his vault overshadows the rest.
4. Southern Biscuit Class
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4.7 based on 31 reviews
You can not come to Natchez - the biscuit capital of the world and not learn how to make biscuits. All ages love the biscuit class with Chef Regina
Inclusions: Hot biscuits right out of the oven and Chef Regina sends you home with a tea towel & biscuit cutter
Exclusions: You are welcome to bring your own wine, champagne or cocktails
Reviewed By V6922LRrachelb
Best cook, great cooking class and Regina is so personable. Highly recommend her class and resturant.
5. Hard Rock Cafe Biloxi
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4.4 based on 18 reviews
Rock your senses with a prix-fixe menu at the Biloxi Hard Rock Cafe. Classic American cooking comes to the heart of The Playground of the South, where you’ll enjoy a 2- or 3-course meal with your choice of theme. Each option comes with a drink (coffee, tea or soda) and dessert. Expect entrees like the classic cheeseburger, a half-rack of hickory-smoked ribs, salmon, steak and even some vegetarian options. Love All - Serve All!
Inclusions: Preferred seating, One meal per person based on menu selected, Beverage: choice of soft drink, coffee or tea, Gratuities, All Taxes
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Additional menu items outside the selected menu
6. Skip the Line: Beauvoir General Admission Ticket
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4.3 based on 62 reviews
Completed in 1852, Beauvoir is located in Biloxi, MS and was the last home of Jefferson Davis, the first and only President of the Confederate States of America. This general admission ticket provides access to the museum and grounds, where you'll have a "beautiful view" from its from front porch overlooking the Mississippi Sound. Davis purchased the home in 1879 as a quiet retreat to write his books and papers.
Inclusions: Tour guide
Exclusions: Cart Rental
Reviewed By Juvibird
Guide was interesting and informative . Even though one of the areas was closed off due to ceiling repairs, the tour still lasted 2 hrs. A significant piece of American history. Loved the gift store which had some unusual items.
7. Skip the Line: GRAMMY Museum Mississippi General Admission Ticket
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Enjoy an exciting celebration of the power of music, including cutting-edge exhibits, rare artifacts, films and interactives that provide a one-of-a-kind visitor experience. Spend an hour and a half exploring 28,000 square feet of interactive and multimedia exhibits located minutes from Dockery Farms, the B.B. King Museum, and the Crossroads, the birthplace of the blues. The Museum celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music, the history of the GRAMMY® Award and the impact of Mississippi’s songwriters, producers and musicians on the traditional and modern music landscape.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By DENNIS D
There are 2 Grammy Museums in America one in Los Angles and the other in Cleveland, Ms. I love music and had high expectations but boy was I disappointed. It was a decent price for the self guided tour but I was not offered a senior discount and later found out they do have one. if you want to see what clothes the artist wore at a certain performance this it he place for you; If you care to see anything else this is not the place for you. It was like a huge fashion show. I found really nothing of interest. We could have left in 30 minutes but I tried to make it a little longer. For reasons not explained to me Tony Joe White was the featured artist in the gift shop. His CD's were for sale for $25.00. I know that is nowhere near the Amazon price. Save your money there is really nothing to see here. It is a beautiful building that cost some enormous amount but there is no creativity in what to put in it.
8. Adelaide Hills Wineries & Hahndorf
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3.2 based on 5 reviews
Travel from the city through the beautiful Adelaide Hills in air conditioned comfort. Explore the German village of Hahndorf and taste some unique local wines in the Adelaide Hills. Enjoy a German lunch and a wander through Hahndorf village before taking the scenic route back to your hotel.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off, Wine Tasting
Exclusions: Food & alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By GayeB87
Had a great day out. Pete was very down to earth and shared family insights and knowledge about Adelaide and Baroosa Valley. Group I was with were lovely genuine people as well. Highly recommend.
9. Trail ride on the farm
The final destination of the tour is one of the most beautiful, original, and preserved farms in the Mississippi Delta. The farm has been in my family for 4 generations.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour of the Central Delta, Private tour of one of the oldest most unique farms in the Delta.
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10. Amazing Let’s Roam Jackson Scavenger Hunt: Pretty Mississippi!
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By sallyhZ267CK
Had a wonderful time on the scavenger hunt! It was cool having interesting little details pointed out to us through trivia as we were guided around downtown. I brought friends from out of town and will certainly do it again!
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