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Things to do in Mississippi, United States: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
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. St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge
2. Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By kenlawrence2018 - Amory, United States
What a blessing this place is simply beautiful and for the most part untouched! Great foe quite time, family time, hunting, fishing, picnics, wildlife viewing, hiking, canoeing, jogging or photography - Ken Lawrence
3. Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Over 200,000 visitors annually participate in activities including fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife photography, wildlife observation, environmental education, and research. The refuge is a great place to experience the outdoors first hand, and to escape from the stress of a typical school or work day.
4. Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Gulf Islands National Seashore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By Hollyhouse180
Enjoyed our visit to the Davis Bayou Area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Film at the visitors center provided good background information before we hiked some trails in the area. Was hoping to see more wildlife but not the best weather for it, though we did see several alligators in the ponds, plus many turtles and a few lizards. Also saw an osprey and some pelicans fishing from point at the old CCC camp. The CCC camp site was a highlight on its own for us, and the wide variety of flora unfamiliar to us northerners was quite interesting, too. If you like to explore the outdoors, this is a great place to visit.
6. Lake Lincoln State Park
7. Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By chelslynne - Pensacola, United States
I checked out the bellfontaine trail and the cl dee trails. They are both well maintained and offer a good look at different ecosystems. Pitcher plants are pretty unique. I didn’t see a single crane but the hikes were still worth it
8. Greenville Cypress Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By wulfe97 - Meridian, United States
My wife and I were on a trip looking at old huge Cypress Tress. We stopped in Greenville and walked the trail here. Was quite beautiful and enjoyable!
9. Clark Creek Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By mae_438 - Baton Rouge, United States
This was our fourth or fifth time hiking at Clark Creek and it won’t be the last! What a perfect way to spend Mother’s Day with my daughter and husband. An absolutely beautiful way to appreciate the beauty of nature. The smell of fresh air, the sounds of trickling water in a creek or the rushing of water from a waterfall, the sweet singing of birds in the canopies of trees or the sight of sun peeking through the leaves. I would recommend good fitting hiking shoes, comfortable fitness or hiking clothing, bug repellent, and a lot of water. If you plan on getting in or near the creek or waterfalls, you may want to wear a hiking, water shoe. The hike can take anywhere from 1.5 hours to 3, depending on how fast or slow you wish to go through the trails. There is a trail map at the head of the trail, with a few signs that point towards the waterfalls trail extensions. There is a restroom at the entrance. I also always bring a change of clothes and a towel for the ride home, just in case.
10. Crosby Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
With increasing value being placed on our natural heritage, The Crosby Arboretum is the premier native plant conservatory in the Southeast. The Arboretum was established as a living memorial to L.O. Crosby, Jr. (1907-1978) and has expanded to become a resource for education in the region and the world.
Reviewed By lbacques - New Orleans, United States
If you are looking for a place to get "back to nature" for a few hours, check out the Crosby Arboretum. There are several paths you can hike and signs describing the various types of trees and plants that you are seeing. For $5 or less per person it is a great value. We had the pleasure of meeting Terry Johnson and his wife, Julie. Terry takes care of the entire property and his passion for his work is infectious. We took this short road trip on a day when the weather was sunny and cool. There are small areas where you can sit but you have to be physically fit to walk the trails. Not sure if bringing food for a picnic is allowed. It would probably get super hot in the summer, although there are shaded areas. It would also not be good to go if there is severe weather. There is bathroom access and a water cooler at the office. When you check in you will get a little package of turtle food, which you can use when you get to the Pavilion. The turtles in the pond will come right up for a snack.
