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Travel
to Mississippi
Mississippi is bordered on the north by the state of
Tennessee; on the east by Alabama, on the south by Louisiana and the Gulf of
Mexico; and on the west by Louisiana and Arkansas (across the Mississippi
River).
 Since
being legalized in 1990, casino gambling along the Mississippi River and the
Gulf Coast has led to economic gains for the state. However, an estimated
$500,000 per day in tax revenue was lost following Hurricane Katrina's severe
damage to several coastal casinos in August 2005. Gambling towns in Mississippi
include the Gulf Coast towns of Bay Saint Louis, Gulfport and Biloxi, and the
Mississippi River towns of
Tunica
(the third largest gaming area in the United States), Greenville, Vicksburg and
Natchez. Before Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, Mississippi was the
second largest gambling state in the Union, ahead of New Jersey and behind
Nevada.
If your're looking for a fun casino destination, be sure to
check out Harrah's Grand Resort in
Tunica,
Mississippi. The former Grand Resort was bought out by Harrah's and
Harrah's is keeping up the family-friendly tradition by offering the Kids Quest
Center which appeals to teens, tweens and children of all ages! Supervised care
is offered in the play center for children twelve and under and an expansive
video arcade is available for well-behaved youth of all ages. Kids love the
arcade and the games that are offered.
Harrah's Grand Resort offers
some of the best golfing in Mississippi as well as swimming pools, indoor or
out, and skeet. The property has a RV campground and a multitude of luxurious
hotel rooms and lavish suites among three hotels. Family vacationing is
particularly fun when staying in style!
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Mississippi Hotels in...
Natchez |
Vicksburg |
Tupelo |
Hattiesburg |
Clinton |
Meridian |
Yazoo City |
Pearl |
Waynesboro
Jackson
The
capital city of Jackson, Mississippi is a fascinating blend of the old south
and the 21st century. Jackson is a city of well preserved historic buildings,
from the governor's mansion to City Hall. Baptist and Presbyterian churches
stand alongside antique shops and flea markets. Interspersed with Civil War
memorabilia and plantations reminiscent of years gone by, are landmarks from
the Civil Rights Movement. In 2004, Jackson was named one of America's Best
Places to Live, Work and Play and one of the 30 most livable communities in the
United States.
Biloxi
 Biloxi is a delightful resort city on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast with 26 miles of white sand beaches to non-stop casino
action, sophisticated shopping, culture, history, arts, delectable cuisine,
charter fishing, spas, and championship golf courses. Frequent festivals in
Biloxi and Gulfport celebrate everything from seafood to sand castles. This
Playground of the South has it all.
Gulfport
Gulfport
has a long history of discovery and exploration, and the Port of Gulfport is
one of the nation's largest ports. Today it is a city of over 71,000 and is an
important seaport for shipping lumber, cotton, and seafood, as well as being
the largest banana port in North America. Luxurious 24 hour casino resorts
thrive and championship golf courses rest alongside centers for historical and
cultural exhibits, museums, historic homes, and other structures of
architectural significance.
Columbus
The
streets of Columbus are lined with magnificent pre-Civil War mansions. Columbus
is a place where the historic architecture of old Greek columns and cupolas
maintains a place of prominence among modern buildings. The grand old homes
found outlying the streets of Columbus are privately owned and beautifully
restored. Two homes that are a must see when visiting Columbus are Liberty Hall
and Amzi Love, both these homes have remained in the same family since they
were built in the 1800's.
Rich Music History
Mississippi has been
historically significant in the development of the blues, especially the Delta
region. The Delta Blues Museum is located in
Clarksdale and is visited by people from all over the
world. Close by is Ground Zero and Madidi, a blues club and restaurants
co-owned by actor, Morgan Freeman. Elvis Presley was a native of
Tupelo, Mississippi, and country music, while its origins
lie more in Tennessee than Mississippi, found its first superstar in Jimmie
Rodgers, a native of
Meridian. From famous alternative rock band 3 Doors Down
to famous gulf and western singer Jimmy Buffet, Mississippi has a long and
proud music history.
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Latest News from Mississippi
Mississippi's colleges gaining students
09/03/2010
Preliminary figures show enrollment at Mississippi's eight public universities rose 4.1 percent this fall over 2009 numbers, led by a 7.1 percent gain -- 17,067 compared to 15,932 -- at Ole Miss, the state's Institutions of Higher Learning reported Thursday.
Mississippi Gulf Coast to be featured on VH1’s ‘Top 20 Video Countdown’
09/02/2010
The Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division announced today that the “VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown” will feature more than 12 locations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast when it airs at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Mississippi Legislature bans 'Spice'
09/03/2010
On Friday, Aug. 27 the state of Mississippi banned a synthetic marijuana substance, more commonly known as 'Spice,' 'K2,' 'Genie,' 'Demon' or 'Voodoo.' The substance was previously sold as potpourri or herbal incense and was easily accessible for purchase.
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