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Giveaway time! We're giving away tickets to see @theblackcrowes and @whiskeymyers perform live at the @brandonampms on May 26th! Here's how to enter: ❤️ LIKE this post 📲 FOLLOW Visit Mississippi on Instagram & Facebook 🤝 TAG your concert buddy (each tag = one entry)! 🎟️ Giveaway closes next Tuesday, May 19th at noon! 📢 DISCLAIMER: This is the only official Visit Mississippi account (@visitms ). Winners will be contacted directly through this page.

Mississippi in full bloom 🌷🌸💐 From concerts to festivals, your perfect May getaway is waiting for you

The most peaceful weekend getaway at Clarkco State Park 🌲 Located 20 minutes outside Meridian, Clarkco State Park offers visitors over 13 miles of trails, pickleball courts, disc golf, and endless water activities. With its newly renovated cabins, updated RV sites, and a variety of tent camping options, Clarkco State Park invites you to explore, relax, and enjoy its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities.

Save this post for when you're looking for antique finds & art-filled strolls in Canton, Mississippi! 🏛️ Click the link in our bio for the full scoop. Editor’s note: Workshops are with the Allison’s Wells Center for the Arts

Right in the heart of the Midtown Arts District in Jackson, Pearl River Glass Studio has been part of Mississippi’s creative scene for over 50 years. From preservation projects to custom installations, Pearl River Glass Studio's work can be found all over the state. The studio is also invites visitors to tour the space, shop handcrafted pieces, or take part in one of their rotating glass classes. Learn more about Pearl River Glass Studio here: /

There are some golf courses that immediately feel memorable the moment you arrive. @natchezgolfclub was absolutely one of those places during last month’s Mississippi golf trip. Originally opened in 1916 with a back nine designed by Seymour Dunn and later expanded through a front nine by Bryan Ault, the course winds through towering hardwoods, flowering trees and beautiful rolling terrain inside Duncan Park. At just over 6,000 yards, it doesn’t overwhelm you with length. Instead, it relies on strong greens complexes, narrow playing corridors, thoughtful angles and a routing full of personality. And honestly, the conditioning was outstanding - significantly better than you’d ever expect from a golf course charging $34 including cart ($16 to walk). The club was preparing for a local tournament and instead of using the typical hole locations, many of the flags were tucked into spots that normally wouldn’t be used day-to-day. What followed was one of the more entertaining bloodbaths on the greens that I’ve experienced in quite some time. Honestly, it only added to the charm. As the round went on and we spent more time around the property, more and more people in our group started saying Natchez Golf Club had become one of their favorite golf experiences of the entire trip. It’s easy to understand why. Places like this still feel rooted in community, personality and the pure enjoyment of the game - something embodied by Greg Brooking, who as President, Head Golf Pro and [the state’s longest tenured] Certified Golf Course Superintendent seems to do it all while also serving as one of Natchez’s biggest ambassadors. The club also hosts the @normanpuckettjrchampionship each June, one of only two 54-hole World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) junior events in the country. Golf can still feel wonderfully simple at places like this. And that’s a big part of why we all loved it.

I came to Jackson, Mississippi for the food… and met a man who survived death row at 13. I thought this was going to be a reel about Jackson’s hotspots, but you guys know I don’t do surface level travel ✋ I’m all about travelling to places that change you, places that really get under your skin. Well, meeting Hezekiah Watkins who was just 13 when he was arrested and put on Death row as the youngest ever Freedom Writer - that’ll do it. You can have the privilege of meeting him and hearing his story at @mscivilrightsmuseum Best things to do in Jackson, Mississippi? Stay at @fairview_inn and go for a drink in their library bar 📚 Eat at @brentsdrugs @sugarsplacems @bravobuzz @pulito_osteria 🍝 Drinks & music at @louisespianobar @apothecaryjxn @theironhorsegrill 🎹 Beers at @fertilegroundbeer 🍻 Live music at District Thursdays Live on the Green @thedistrictateastover 🎶 Browse the fresh produce at @msfarmersmarket Follow the Mississippi Blues Trail or Freedom Trail Visit the Museum of Mississippi History Hike and explore LeFleur’s Bluff State Park @lefleursbluffms 💌 SEND this to someone who needs to visit Jackson Comment JACKSON below and i’ll send you my itinerary 💖 Previous press trip with @visitms @visitjacksonms @ttmworld @deepsouthusa @visitusauk #visitjackson #jacksonms #jacksonmississippi #deepsouth #roadtripusa🇺🇸 | Jackson city guide | things to do Jackson | places to visit Jackson | Jackson Mississippi

Don’t skip Clarksdale on the Mississippi Blues Trail 🎸 The birthplace of the Blues is an iconic spot and you stand a good chance of bumping into your fave blues musicians at a juke joint over a beer 😍 Here’s the best things to do in Clarksdale, Mississippi: Plan your trip around the @jukejointfestival Stay at @stayattravelers Eat at Our Grandma’s House of Pancakes, @yazoo_pass , Abe’s Bar-B-Q Coffee at @merakiroastingcompany (a great community initiative to support!) Music at @stanwstreet @gzbluesclub and Red’s Beers at @redpanther.beer Visit the famous Crossroads & learn about the Mississippi Blues Trail at the @deltabluesmuseum Browse records at Cat Head record store Visit the history Riverside Hotel - formerly the Clarksdale Coloured Hospital @riversidehotelco You could also stay at the @shackupinn on the Hopson Plantation for a unique stay Craving a Deep South USA road trip? Comment BLUES below and I’ll send o my road trip planning guide 😍🚘 Previous press trip with @visitms @visit_clarksdale @visitusauk @deepsouthusa @ttmworld #usaroadtrip #deepsouth #visitclarksdale #clarksdale #mississippiblues | things to do Clarksdale | places to visit Mississippi | Deep South USA | Deep South road trip |

Mississippi's Songwriters Festival comes to Cleveland for its Delta Region festival, May 15-16! Hosted by the Grammy Museum, the festival will feature 20+ regional songwriters, original songs, and special performances by Bryan Kennedy, Ken Hart, Tricia Walker, and more. This free event celebrates the "Birthplace of America Music" and today's songwriters who follow its legacy.

Celebrating #nationaltravelandtourismweek with the completion of enhancements at Mississippi’s welcome centers! 🚗🛣️ From Mississippi-made artwork to refreshed furnishings, these updates greet travelers in an engaging and inviting experience while showcasing the state’s culture and communities. Our celebration also aligns with the national America250 commemoration, inviting every community to reflect on the country’s past, present, and future as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. On your next road trip, make a stop at one of our welcome centers and see all the improvements for yourself!

For the seventh consecutive year, Cruisin' The Coast has been named the #1 Car Show in America by USA Today 10Best 🚗✨ What started as a celebration of classic cars has become a Coastal Mississippi tradition generations look forward to every year. From the sound of engines along the beach to stories shared between longtime cruisers and first-time visitors, Cruisin’ continues to bring people together in a way few events can. As the event celebrates 30 years this October, there’s still time to book your stay and be part of one of America’s most beloved automotive traditions. Start planning your trip to America's Largest (and best) block party at the link in our bio. #PlayCoastal #CoastalMississippi #ClassicCars #Cruisin #Coast

It's #NationalTravelandTourismWeek! As Mississippi's fourth largest industry, tourism contributes over $18 billion in total economic impact for the state. This week is a celebration for all of our partners and the people that make Mississippi so special. Follow along as we celebrate throughout the week.