Mississippi Department of Archives and History: Among the most outstanding and best preserved nineteenth-century penal facilities extant in Mississippi. It is also significant as an example of post-Civil War architecture, […]
Attractions
When in Canton, visit our two contributions to the Mississippi Blues Trail. View fullsize click to enlarge HICKORY STREET Hickory Street, known locally as “The Hollow,” was a hub of […]
Canton Museum of History Experience the history and artifacts of merchant stores and businesses that were a major part of our history and growth, and hear one of Canton’s favorite […]
Sister Thea Bowman’s home was built in early 1900. Additions have turned this traditional shotgun house into a one-story bungalow. Sister Thea, the only child of Dr. and Mrs. Theon […]
Canton Movie Museums You’re standing under the grand oaks encircling the courthouse square … a sudden shotgun blast… the thunder of marching Klan… Jake Brigance, standing defiant in the ashes […]
The Courthouse The very center and glory of our town is the beautiful Greek Revival Courthouse. Members of the local Masonic Order laid the cornerstone to the Courthouse in July […]
Ridgeland is already Mississippi’s premier cycling destination, so it’s only appropriate to launch the first locations of the Ridgeland Bikeshare Program. Visitors and locals alike can experience on-demand bike sharing […]
On the edge of Madison County just a short drive outside of town, David “Candy Man” Mars of Vintage Air Tours offers rides in his 1928 Curtiss-Wright Travel Air Biplane. […]
At Big Sip Crappie Guide Services, we don’t just take you fishing — we teach you how to fish smarter. Using cutting-edge Livescope sonar, we help you spot crappie in […]
All the supplies and fuel that you need for boating and fishing at the Rez are available at the Main Harbor Marina Store. They offer rental services including pontoons, double […]
Rent a kayak and all the equipment you need to explore the Pearl River and Barnett Reservoir. Take advantage of the large fleet available for convenient delivery to your launch […]
Topgolf Ridgeland is Mississippi’s top entertainment spot with 60 all-weather hitting bays, interactive Toptracer games, a full-service bar, a mini golf course, private event spaces, and more—perfect for golfers, non-golfers, […]
The final battles of the Civil War in Mississippi were fought in and around Tupelo. From decisive Confederate victories at the Battle of Brice’s Crossroads to bitter defeats at the […]
Mile marker 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS
The Chickasaw Nation was once known as one of the great Native American tribes in the Southeast. Tupelo was their homeland until the Indian Removal Act forced their exodus in […]
513 S. Spring St. Tupelo, MS This historical marker in Tupelo, Mississippi marks the site of the Battle of King’s Creek, a Civil War skirmish that took place on May […]
Backswings Golf and Grill in Tupelo is the perfect spot to combine your love for great food and a little friendly competition. With its state-of-the-art golf simulators, you can enjoy […]
Veterans Park, Splash Pad, Tupelo Aquatic Center. 800 North Veterans Memorial Boulevard Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 841-6440 Hours: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
