The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Mississippi, United States

Take a 2 hour Historical/Ecological Tour, Sunset Cruise or a Dinner Cruise on a 150 passenger paddlewheel boat. We have a climate controlled main deck with restrooms and bar and an open but covered upper deck. We are also available for private charters.

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.

For seventy-six years, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty lived and wrote in her Jackson home at 1119 Pinehurst Street. Restored by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History after her death in 2001, the house is open for tours.

Set sail on the beautiful Mississippi Sound with a private charter for up to 6 passengers aboard Kashmir a 2006 40' Catalina Sailboat. Feel the gulf breeze blowing through your hair and the mist in your face as you embark on a nautical day of fun on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Captain Jim will ensure your safety and comfort so you can relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Mississippi coastline, barrier islands and marine life at its best on North Star Sailing Charters. We offer morning, afternoon and evening charters of 2.5, 4 and 6-hours long. We are also an ASA Sailing Academy offering ASA Certified sailing courses. All of our Charters and Sailing Lessons are private and fully customizable. We do not have set departure times as we prefer to customize to meet your schedule and individual needs. We sail out of the Gulfport Municipal Marina in Gulfport, MS. If you're visiting Gulfport, Biloxi or anywhere on the Mississippi Gulf Coast come join us at North Star Sailing Charters!

The Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library contains 15,000 linear feet of correspondence, research notes, published monographs, artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks, and memorabilia, by and about the United States’ 18th president, covering his early life, Civil War triumphs, presidency, and beyond. The 21,000 sq foot facility includes a museum dedicated to U. S. Grant.

Your source for private, regional-identity Delta Bohemian Tours specializing in Clarksdale and the Mississippi Delta in a comfortable Jeep Wrangler. Tours with our Tour Guide Chilly Billy are relational, authentic, organic and rife with opportunity to meet local "characters" while garnering a fuller awareness and understanding of the land, its people and the terroir informing the blues. Those desiring a deeper intimacy with and mindfulness of the “Most Southern Place on Earth” will surely enjoy several hours trekking with an eclectic Dude, acutely familiar with the socio-economic, educational, agricultural, and racial nuances associated with Mississippi Delta culture. Pricing begins with 1 Passenger. An additional charge per person per hour will be added up to 4 guests. Maximum 4 passengers. 2 hour minimum. 3+ hours recommended, can include river. Daily tours limited during festivals & holidays w/ increased hourly rates. Ask about larger groups. Book Early. Enhance your experience!

The Lewis Ranch is unlike any other rock ’n’ roll attraction. It’s an active residence where Jerry Lee Lewis still spends time with his family and friends. Jerry Lee has always seen The Lewis Ranch as his private escape, but now he’s decided to open to the doors to fans. We have created small, intimate tours that take you behind the scenes and into the heart of the Killer’s life—past and present. We offer 4 guided tours through the day at 10:00AM, 11:30AM, 1:30PM, and 3:00PM.