Named after the Mississippi river, the largely rural state of Mississippi played a significant role in the American Civil War. For this reason, it is a popular location to book a hotel amongst lovers of history. However, more famously, Mississippi is also the second largest gambling centre in the United States. For many, the thriving steamboat casinos that dot the leafy Mississippi River define this beautiful American backwater. The south of the state also opens onto the Gulf of Mexico, drawing beach-goers from all around the world.
Where to Stay in Mississippi
Biloxi — A popular gambling resort on the southern coast of the state, a hotel in Biloxi puts you close to over half a dozen casinos and numerous entertainment venues. Not a fan of gambling? Then don’t miss the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art, a famous ceramics museum and unique modern architectural curiosity in its own right.
Jackson — Located on the banks of the Pearl river, at the geographical centre of Mississippi, Jackson is the state capital and a popular hotel location. Known as the ‘City with Soul’ it has a popular jazz and blues scene and is home to over half a dozen annual festivals and fairs, as well as Jackson Zoo and the historic Mississippi State Capitol building.
Gulfport — Close to Biloxi, a hotel in Gulfport puts you on the doorstep of a number of coastal casinos. Being situated on the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico, it is a popular beach holiday destination too. Its many family-friendly attractions, such as the Lynn Meadows Discovery Centre, bring visitors here in their droves.
Southaven — A 7,000 seat hockey arena, a number of cutting-edge shopping centres, and the multipurpose Snowden Grove Park all make their home in Southaven, the so-called ‘Top of Mississippi’. Snowden Grove Park houses its own amphitheatre, with capacity for up to 11,000 people. Ideal if you like your concerts supersized!
How to Make the Most of Your Hotel in Mississippi
Mississippi is known for its laid back, gentle pace of life and its humid subtropical climate makes it the ideal place to explore the great outdoors. You can enjoy the Deep South at its rural best with a trip to one of Mississippi’s picturesque and languorous old country towns. For some seclusion and a little taste of paradise, you may prefer to head to the unspoiled Deer Island, just off the coast of Biloxi. Wherever you go you shouldn’t miss Jackson Volcano, it may be long extinct but the volcano is now a renowned beauty spot, perfect for a hike and a unique photo opportunity across the misty landscape with the city of Jackson just below.
For a quintessentially American evening, dine out at Hard Rock Cafe in Biloxi – it’s all about the rock and pop memorabilia here, so if you’re a music fan, it’s not to be missed! Mississippi is also steeped in history and heritage, playing key roles in the American Civil War and Civil Rights Movement. As such, you’ll find no shortage of museums to visit, and a trip along the Mississippi Blues Trail is in order if you prefer to get a taste of the state’s history through the medium of music.
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