Visit Mississippi

09/04/2026

Making a trip to see your favorite team play this fall?

No matter who you’re rooting for, take time to explore Mississippi’s college towns while you’re here. From award-winning restaurants to iconic downtowns and local shops, there’s plenty to discover before and after game day 🏈

Learn more about Mississippi's college football traditions and build your weekend itinerary here https://ow.ly/pNui50ZJtZr

📸: Starkville: Mississippi's College Town
📸: Visit Jackson, MS / Aron Smith/JSU
📸: Visit Oxford
📸: Visit Hattiesburg

09/03/2026

Celebrating and honoring the life and musical legacy of Cassandra Wilson 🤍

A two-time Grammy Award winner, Wilson is celebrated as one of America and the world’s most iconic voices in jazz. Jackson’s own, Wilson built a career that expanded the possibilities of jazz while bringing Mississippi’s rich musical traditions to audiences around the world.

A musical legend, we were honored to have her tell the story of America’s Birthplace of Music.

09/02/2026

Falling for our September Must Do's 🍂

08/28/2026

Time to plan your trip to Laurel and Jackson this September!

September 12, 2026: Fall Food Truck Festival — Laurel, MS
September 26, 2026: Mississippi Book Festival — Jackson, MS

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Fall festival season is officially here, and the South is showing up in a big way. We rounded up 20 September events across our region — bourbon in Bardstown, sand sculptures in Virginia Beach, jazz and blues in Shreveport, and a whole lot more.

08/28/2026

Friday night at Snackbar? Yes, please!

An Oxford culinary staple since 2009, the Southern brasserie Snackbar blends classic Southern dishes with a global twist. From skillfully crafted cocktails to fresh, raw oysters, make Snackbar your next reservation in Oxford's vibrant culinary scene.

08/27/2026

"Oxford ranks among the largest towns on our list at roughly 27,000 people, but its vibrant literature and art worlds are as intimate as they come. Tour the museum at Rowan Oak, the former home of Nobel Prize–winning author William Faulkner; attend a live recording of Thacker Mountain Radio Hour, a radio show featuring weekly author readings and musical performances; and load up on local titles at Square Books, a nearly 50-year-old bookstore set on historic Oxford Square."

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Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip

08/26/2026

From legendary blues clubs to decades-long music festivals, Mississippi's sound and soul is in every note and song 🎸🎶

Find your next concert or live performance at one of these incredible music venues: https://ow.ly/l0kX50ZtC4I

08/24/2026

Dive into a day of discovery at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport! 🐬🐠

From the banks of the Mississippi River to the depths of the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Mississippi's diverse ecosystem and marine life while educating and promoting conservation of these special animals and habitats. Make the Mississippi Aquarium your next underwater adventure.

08/21/2026

This small-town Mississippi department store is the oldest in the South—and it’s still family owned: bit.ly/3UJGlt3

08/21/2026

August in Mississippi calls for cold treats and unhurried afternoons. Fortunately, the state is filled with ice cream counters, neighborhood snowball stands, inventive pop shops and nostalgic soda fountains 🍦🍒

Find your cold treat stop here: https://ow.ly/hnfx50Zus4H