Things to do in Southwest

Activities, attractions and tours

A little off the beaten path but pretty cool. Got there just before the storm started
A little off the beaten path but pretty cool. Got there just before the storm started
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Le Fleur's Bluff State Park nature trail along the Pearl River. Walk slow, listen to the birds sing, and enjoy the view!
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What to do in Southwest

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Jackson Convention Complex showing modern architecture

Jackson Convention Complex

View fascinating exhibitions, thrilling performances and interesting collectors’ tradeshows at Jackson’s leading convention complex.

Jackson Convention Complex
Vicksburg National Military Park

Vicksburg National Military Park

Explore the great outdoors at Vicksburg National Military Park, a lovely green space in Vicksburg. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

Vicksburg National Military Park
Mississippi State Capitol which includes a city

Mississippi State Capitol

Admire the stunning beaux-arts architecture of this capitol building, take a tour through its stately interior or view a legislative session from a senate gallery.

Mississippi State Capitol
Mississippi Children\'s Museum which includes modern architecture

Mississippi Children's Museum

Kids can discover a world of fascinating facts and exciting make-believe within the five galleries of this sensational museum dedicated to helping kids learn.

Mississippi Children's Museum
Moss draped Cypress trees in Lake Bruin on the Mississippi River at St Joseph, Tensas Parish, Louisiana

Lake Bruin

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Bruin during your travels in St. Joseph.

Lake Bruin
autumn swamp landscape

The Refuge

Enjoy a round of golf in Flowood at The Refuge. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

The Refuge
Rosalie Mansion featuring heritage architecture and a house

Rosalie Mansion

Discover a piece of Civil War history and beautiful period furnishings at this magnificent mansion, situated on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River.

Rosalie Mansion

Jackson State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Jackson State University, during your trip to Jackson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Jackson State University

Mississippi Coliseum

Catch an event at Mississippi Coliseum during your trip to Jackson. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the lively bars.

Mississippi Coliseum

Areas of Southwest

Mississippi Governor\'s Mansion which includes heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a house

Downtown Jackson

Downtown Jackson is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Mississippi Governor's Mansion and Mississippi State Capitol while you're in town.

Downtown Jackson
Capitol State House Downtown City Center Jackson Mississippi USA

Fondren

Though Fondren might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum and Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Fondren
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Greater Belhaven

While visiting Greater Belhaven, you might make a stop by sights like Jackson Zoological Park and Smith Robertson Museum.

Greater Belhaven
Le Fleur's Bluff State Park nature trail along the Pearl River. Walk slow, listen to the birds sing, and enjoy the view!

LeFleur East

While visiting LeFleur East, you might make a stop by sights like LeFleur's Bluff State Park and Mississippi Children's Museum.

LeFleur East
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Farish Street Historical District

While visiting Farish Street Historical District, you might make a stop by sights like Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center and Alamo Theater.

Farish Street Historical District
Beautiful view of Okhissa Lake Recreation Area in Homochitto National Forest, Bude, Franklin County, Mississippi

Brookhaven

Driving through Mississippi, I had a chance to stop at Yazoo City! I instantly regretted traveling on a holiday because the downtown area looked like so much fun but everything was closed. The building are painted in bright colors and there are plywood guitars with different designs painted on them all along both sides of the road. There’s also a children’s area where a mural has been painted.

Yazoo City

A little off the beaten path but pretty cool. Got there just before the storm started

Lorman

Swamp along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi

Flowood

Beautiful Lake Lincoln State park has many recreational areas to enjoy, in Lincoln, Lincoln County, Mississippi

Prentiss