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1. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
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2. Clarkco State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Clarkco State Park
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3. Crosby Arboretum

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Crosby Arboretum
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4. Delta Blues Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Delta Blues Museum
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5. Hattiesburg Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Hattiesburg Zoo
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6. Jackson Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Jackson Zoo
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7. Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum

Category: Food & Drink
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
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8. Mississippi Children’s Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Mississippi Children’s Museum
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9. Mississippi Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Mississippi Museum of Art
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10. Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Category: Kids & Family
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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11. Mississippi Petrified Forest

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Mississippi Petrified Forest
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12. Museum of the Mississippi Delta

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Museum of the Mississippi Delta
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13. INFINITY Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
INFINITY Science Center
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14. Natchez National Historical Park

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Natchez National Historical Park
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15. Ocean Adventures Marine Park

Tours
Ocean Adventures Marine Park
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16. Old Capitol Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Old Capitol Museum
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17. Old Depot Museum Vicksburg

Category: Museums & Culture
Old Depot Museum Vicksburg
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18. Percy Quin State Park

Category: Activities
Percy Quin State Park
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19. Elvis Presley Birthplace

Elvis Presley Birthplace
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20. The Gulf Coast Gator Ranch

The Gulf Coast Gator Ranch
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21. The Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
The Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo
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22. Tishomingo State Park

Category: Activities
Tishomingo State Park
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23. Vicksburg National Military Park

Category: Activities
Vicksburg National Military Park
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24. Winterville Mounds and Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Winterville Mounds and Museum
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Home to the fourth-longest river in the world and the birthplace of American music, Mississippi is full of exciting and interesting things to see and do for the whole family. Boasting several stunning state parks, including Clarko, Holmes County, and Roosevelt, as well as beautiful beaches, dense forests, and some of the country’s bloodiest battlegrounds like the Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi is a fantastic destination for families with kids. Cool off in waterparks like Geyser Falls or Barnacle Bills, test a space shuttle engine at the NASA Infinity Science Center, or hit the beach along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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