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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. Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
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5.0 based on 90 reviews
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is proud to serve as the military history museum for the state of Mississippi. The museum aims to educate the public about Mississippi’s role in military history, while honoring the service of both Mississippi veterans and those who have trained in Mississippi during times of war. Visit us today, located approximately 10 miles south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.
Reviewed By 722barryl - New Orleans, United States
I had no idea this museum existed but what a gem. Even though it was free, clearly there was plenty of money spent in the creation and curation of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum. The presentation is top rated and compares favorably to famous institutions such the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. The fact that the museum is located on Camp Shelby, the training location of the highly decorated Japanese American 442nd Infantry Regiment, was a bonus. Oh, German POWs were kept on Camp Shelby during WWII as well. So much history!
2. Tupelo Veteran's Museum
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By gjdJLN - Joplin, United States
We stopped at the Veteran's Museum while traveling through Tupelo on vacation. It was a pleasant surprise to find the wide variety of items on display, spanning many years of our country's history. Unique items were enhanced by the stories shared by Tony Lute. His dedication to preserving history and honoring veterans is evident in the fine displays in the museum. Well worth the trip off the interstate to learn more about history.
3. Military Memorial Museum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Chickasaw Heritage Museum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A super showcase of the history and culture of this little slice of the American South...and a great place to learn about Houston and Chickasaw County. From war heroes to cultural icons, artifacts and farming equipment from across the centuries...there's loads to learn about how Chickasaw County has contributed to American culture. Genealogy buffs will appreciate the extensive genealogy center.
5. African American Military History Museum
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Military History Museum focusing on Hattiesburg area African American Soldiers who have served in the US Military since Spanish American War. Includes Jesse Leroy Brown, America's first black naval aviator, and Ruth Bailey Earl, WWII WAC, nurse and patriotic icon. Open Wednesday through Friday 10am - 4pm. Saturday 12am - 4pm. No Admission Fee.
6. Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By 254ChadW - Temple, United States
This small museum about the life of Emmett Till was VERY well done and we would recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone who is interested in learning about the life of an individual of color in the 1950s and 1960s! If Civil Rights is something which interests you, this is a detour you need to make and find this museum at the end of a gravel road in Glendora, MS???? Great job on tackling this difficult story!
7. Veterans Memorial Museum
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
This military museum, founded in 1996, is home to thousands of military artifacts and memorabilia. The museum also owns an extensive library which includes books, periodicals, newspapers, documentaries, and movies of the military genre.The museum is available for tours, research, and education about our local veterans and their contributions to our military services.
Reviewed By carolsT4559LS
My husband and I are both retired from the US Air Force Reserve and Active Duty. The museum is loaded with memorabilia and donated items from family and military members from the Civil War to current. When you come in the door you are greeted by a row of manikins dressed in a variety of military uniforms. I noted there wasn't a female Air Force uniform and offered to donate mine, provided I still have it. I certainly wouldn't be able to get into it anymore. I might not have the uniform but I do have my black leather purse that was issued to me in 1972 and my beret hat. Definitely a place to visit, staffed by volunteers and donations.
8. The Merrill Museum
