What to do and see in Mississippi, United States: The Best Monuments & Statues

October 2, 2021 Kandra Bartel

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.
Restaurants in Mississippi

1. The Towers

801 Myrtle Ave, Natchez, MS 39120-2328 +1 601-446-6890 [email protected] https://www.thetowersofnatchez.com/tours
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

The Towers

The Jeweled Christmas Tour at The Towers is a fabulous display of thousands of pieces of vintage costume jewelry on every table, every tree, every shelf and everything! A sight to behold! All of this is in beautiful whimsical Christmas vignettes. Sparkle abounds! Any visitor will be surely delighted! USAToday.com named us one of the Top Ten Christmas displays in the United States.Tours are Wednesday at 2PM, Fridays at 10AM and 2PM, Saturdays at 10AM, 2PM and 4PM and Sundays at 10AM. Costs is $20 per person. Tours are 1.5 hours. November 24 thru January 5th.

Reviewed By SydaLeaSchnebly - Biloxi, United States

The Christmas decorations are stunning. It's hard to imagine a collection anywhere to come close to this. Everything was done with unparalleled attention to detail. The hostess leading our tour, along with her husband, is the owner, collector and designer of the collection, so we received great detail on the items, the furnishing in the home and the restoration of this beautiful mansion.

2. Lynyrd Skynyrd Monument

7364 Easley Road Magnolia, MS 39652
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Lynyrd Skynyrd Monument

3. Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Highway 90, Ocean Springs, MS
Excellent
70%
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Reviewed By 758betsym

I was very impressed with the whole memorial area. The pictures of the young men who gave their all for my country really brought it to mind what America lost in that war. Thank you Mississippi for honoring your sons in this beautiful setting.

4. Canton Christmas Festival

147 N Union St MS 39046, Canton, MS 39046-3740 +1 601-859-1307 http://www.cantontourism.com/events-2/2017/2/22/victorian-christmas-festival
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Canton Christmas Festival

Reviewed By LouisianaDeltagirl

Canton Mississippi is the must go destination to experience small town Turn of century Christmas The antebellum and Victorian homes are adorned with lights the courthouse square has a huge singing Christnas tree and lots of interactive kids areas including a hot chocolate stand Miniature train rides and open horse and carriage rides with Christmas music playing completes the scene Don’t forget to take a tour through the Victorian Christmas Museum The merchants along the square offer Christmas treats each weekend and provide the recipe for a collection of Canton favorites The Thursday night art walk is fun with tefreshments offered by merchants Such an eclectic lively small town to visit Friendly folks good shopping too Spring and summer 2nd Thursday May and October be sure to visit the annual flea market with thousands of booths you will need all day to browse through the interesting offerings wear good walking shoes you will be glad

5. Fannie Lou Hamer Memorial Garden

929 Byron St, Ruleville, MS 38771, Ruleville, MS 38771-3305 +1 612-812-1278 http://www.mississippibluestravellers.com/fanny-lou-hamer-fanny-lou-hamer-memorial-garden-ruleville-mississippi/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Fannie Lou Hamer Memorial Garden

6. Mississippi War Memorial Building

Jackson, MS
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

Mississippi War Memorial Building

A stark tribute to Mississippi's war veterans, with a courtyard that replicates the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a museum devoted to the state's military history.

7. Joseph T. Jones Statue

1300 21st AVenue, Gulfport, MS
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Joseph T. Jones Statue

8. Forks of the Roads Monument

Intersection of Liberty Road and Washington Road, Natchez, MS
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4.0 based on 104 reviews

Forks of the Roads Monument

Reviewed By Valpo1974 - Valparaiso, United States

The information presented on the boards at this intersection make me angry and sad. Angry that this practice occurred, and sad for those who endured it. This grassy hill and the display boards at the site bring the slavery story up close and personal.

9. Washington County Courthouse

900 Washington Ave, Greenville, MS 38701-3752 +1 662-378-8355 http://www.washingtoncounty.ms
Excellent
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Washington County Courthouse

10. Hurricane Camille Memorial

Highway 90 & Bellman Street, Biloxi, MS 39530
Excellent
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Hurricane Camille Memorial

Reviewed By sherril655

Went here on a rainy afternoon . It was neat to see all the pictures of the damage that was done by the hurricane.

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