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Ridgeland is a city in Madison County, Mississippi. The population was 24,047 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Mississippi Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 321 reviews
The Mississippi Children's Museum is your Destination for Imagination. MCM wants to ignite the spark of creativity that is inside each and everyone of us and awaken a lifelong passion for learning, exploration and discovery. Visit the Mississippi Children's Museum and get inspired! Open Tuesday through Saturday 9a-5p and Sunday 1p-6p. Admission is $10 per person; children under the age of 1 year are free.
Reviewed By wendy S - Madison, Mississippi
Overall, this museum has many engaging, fun exhibits. I found the admission steep, $10 per person. This is one instance where I think the supervising adults should get a price break. For that price of admission, I would expect things to be in apple pie...MoreThank you for your review! We will be sure to pass your suggestions along to our Operations staff! -Team MCM
2. Winner's Circle Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By suzfisher1 - Flowood, Mississippi
This is a very modern beautiful city park! Playground equipment has sun covers, bathrooms are clean and there is a library near by. There is also a bike trail attached, and walking track around the park, and a nature trail down the same street in walking distance.
3. Enter/Locked Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5 based on 51 reviews
Ridgeland's Enter/Locked is perfect for an exciting friends or family outing or a fun team building activity. Book your adventure on our website now!
Reviewed By alanj6012018 - Ridgeland, Mississippi
Great fun! We had 8 people in our group ranging in age from 14-56. Everyone was able to contribute and all personality types had a blast. The activity tests your logical, problem solving and creative skills as well as your ability to work with others. Plus it is just plain fun!!! Put your thinking cap on and give it a try. You will be glad you did!
4. Mississippi State Capitol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Patterned after the National Capitol, this has been the Capitol building for the state of Mississippi since 1903. Today it is major tourist attraction as well as the focus of Mississippi state government activities.
Reviewed By drdroad - MORENO VALLEY
As a Photographer, State Capitol Buildings are one of my favorite subjects. This one didn't disappoint.
5. Renaissance at Colony Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By kel G - Jackson, Mississippi
We never see large crowds at the Renaissance but we see big price tags. I was here on visiting the Apple Store for an upgrade and new device which offered free Beats headphones and $200 off. So I'm pleased about that. The other stores are for old maids and not really all that appealing to the younger generation. This mall lacks alot of the more trendy stores.
6. Old Capitol Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
The Old Capitol building served the state from 1832-1903 and was later converted into a State Historical Museum. Visitors can tour the grand dam of Mississippi politics, plus view dioramas and exhibits that trace the city's history. The museum also includes a large collection of Jefferson Davis memorabilia.
Reviewed By JHChicago2014 - Chicago, Illinois
The old capital museum is a good place to stop for about an hour or two. There are lots of exhibits on Mississippi - from a territory to a state - that cover the states constitution, legislative and judicial offices, and even some traveling exhibits. Anyone in the area should stop and visit. The museum itself is free and there are restrooms to use.
7. Ridgeland Bike Trail
Overall Ratings
5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By jrsmith8 - Monroe, Louisiana
Recently, my wife and I traveled along much of the Natchez Trace between Clinton to Tupelo, Mississippi. Occasionally the bike trail parallels the Trace particularly in the Ridgeland area.
While I did not have a bike with me, we often stopped at designated locations and I would walk a portion of the trail, particularly segments near the Renaissance at Colony Park Center in Ridgeland and the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
In addition, you will sometimes stumble across parts of the original OLD Trace, some of which is now sunken.
I enjoyed my short walks along the Trail and our travels along the Trace and highly recommend that you spend a portion of your trip biking or walking the Trail.
8. Mississippi Crafts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Built in 2007, the Mississippi Craft Center in Ridgeland (just north of Jackson)is the home to the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi.It is situated between the Reservoir and the Natchez Trace.The Center is open 9-5 daily, closed only on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.The Center includes a permanent collection of craft works, the George Berry Gallery with rotating exhibits and a large retail gallery featuring the the work of many of the Guild's 400 members. The Center also offers craft classes, camp, exhibitions, demonstrations and acts as a welcome center for visitors to the area. There is no admission fee.
Reviewed By shchristy - Ridgeland, Mississippi
Come and see SO many fine MS artists display and sell their Art using all kinds of media! Glass sculptures and One-of-a-Kind Plates/Platters to Wood Sculpture and Bowls to Clay and Ceramic pieces to Fabrics Wearing and Hanging... You name it; it's here! The jewelry made by local artists is exquisite and there are even handmade toys for children of ALL ages... Come see for yourself! This is a great place to bring guests from out of town/state to see MS Talent at it's best!
9. Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Meet over 200 living species in our 100,000 gallon aquarium network. See native reptiles, fishes, and amphibians! Explore an entire wall of fossil specimens, Zygorhiza, Mosasaurus, and a giant Sloth. Check out deer, waterfowl, and Mississippi's endangered species exhibits. The Preschool Discovery Room features colorful murals and an iconic, giant treehouse with a slide. Plus, two miles of outdoor walking trails that wind through natural habitats. The museum was named the "2014 Escape to the Southeast Travel Attraction of the Year" by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Reviewed By Schapenhoedster
Loved the displays and aquariums. Thank you John for showing me the two headed snake, the baby alligators, turtle and for giving me a lot of information. And thank you to the lady (sorry didn’t get your name) for showing me the cute opossum. Really...MoreThanks for the kind review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit! We're glad our staff was helpful :) We hope you'll come back again - we have a few exciting temporary exhibits and annual events scheduled this year that you might want to check out.
10. Eudora Welty House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 82 reviews
The restored gardens of this deceased Mississippi writer.
Reviewed By wendy S - Madison, Mississippi
Eudora Welty remarked, "Fiction depends for its life on place. Place is the crossroads of circumstance, the proving ground of, What happened? Who's here? Who's coming?...:
Visiting her home, I felt this sense of place. When our group entered her bedroom on our tour, I could vividly picture her writing at her desk, windows open for a breeze and to inhale the scent of the garden and to hear the music from Bellhaven University drifting on the breeze.
The introductory video kept everyone's interest and the visitor's center exhibits are well done and provide glimpses into Ms. Welty's fascinating life.
She was a genius and I look forward to reading her work.
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