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Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI: WHY REUNITE HERE
• With temperate weather year-round, enjoy outdoor recreational activities like fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking camping, horseback riding and golf.
• Mississippi is the “Birthplace of America’s Music,” with museums celebrating the lives of legends like Elvis Presley and B.B. King.
• Feast on classic Southern favorites and fresh seafood at locally owned eateries.
• A historical treasure trove, learn about the civil rights movement in Mississippi.
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Mississippi
There’s always something new to discover in Mississippi. From exciting outdoor activities to inspiring indoor attractions, make memories to last a lifetime
– William Faulkner
Begin your reunion in the city of Jackson by visiting the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Known as the Two Mississippi Museums, they offer insight into the state’s storied past. With more than 22,000 displays that include artifacts, photographs, videos and exhibits, visitors can travel back in time to learn more about the impact Native Americans had on the state, hear the stories and music of activists jailed during the civil rights movement and so much more.
See over 200 species of fish at the Mississippi Aquarium. Doe’s Eat Place in Greenville serves some of the best steaks in the country.
Also in Jackson, the award-winning Mississippi Children’s Museum is a great place for curious minds to explore. Spanning more than 50,000 square feet, creative interactive exhibits focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), health and nutrition, and Mississippi history.
In Meridian, the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience, also known as The MAX, celebrates Mississippi’s contributions to the arts and entertainment industries. This immersive, interactive experience educates visitors about Mississippi’s creative legends, such as Elvis Presley, Morgan Freeman and John Grisham, while inspiring the next generation of artists.
Families also will be thrilled to see the variety of aquatic life at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport. With 12 fresh and saltwater habitats and more than 200 species of fish, the aquarium offers experiences like a behind-the-scenes walking tour and the popular SeaTREK® Diving Experience, an underwater adventure that allows guests to get up close and personal with marine life like sharks, stingrays and sea turtles.
Elvis Presley fans can have a rocking time in Tupelo, where the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was born and lived until he was 13 years old. The Elvis Presley Birthplace historic site includes a museum, a chapel and a church building where the Presley family worshipped.
Continuing on the music trail, the B.B.
King Museum and Delta Interpretive
Center in Indianola tells the story of King’s life and music, keeping with its mission “to empower, unite, and heal through music, art and education, and share with the world the rich cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta.”
Mouthwatering Southern Cuisine
Mary Mahoney’s in Biloxi promises an upscale and elegant meal in one of the South’s most unique restaurants where, for 50 years, presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and millions of others have experienced its legendary cuisine. A local landmark built as the Armour Smokehouse in 1906 and now The Iron Horse Grill, this iconic Jackson restaurant offers Southern-style pub fare and craft beverages along with live music for the whole family to enjoy. Established in 1870, Weidmann’s in Meridian provides outstanding and affordable Southern cuisine in an historic setting.
CONTACT: Karen Gates Matlock
Visit Mississippi kmatlock@mississippi.org 601-359-3528
visitmississippi.org
Kermit’s Soul Kitchen offers visitors a casual, unique dining experience in the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s hometown of Tupelo.
Experience 15,000 years of Mississippi history and learn about the brave men and women who fought for equality at Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson.
