Category: Southeast

For a few glorious weeks, autumn crowns the Smoky Mountains with spectacular color. This year, enjoy memorable Harvest Fest activities and the best fall views of all: your own. Learn more at VisitSevierville.com.

Adventurous eaters will find plenty to love in Mississippi, from Cajun and creole favorites to seafood dishes, farm-to-table cuisine, and gourmet tasting menus. Whatever flavor you’re craving, you’re sure to find it in Mississippi.

Mississippi has so much to offer when it comes to delectable Souther cuisine, culture, and entertainment. This summer, you certainly don’t want to miss fresh farm-to-table menus seasoned with the perfect amount of cajun flavorings. For food eaters in the know, check out our itinerary to hit the best restaurants in Mississippi.

Mississippi welcomes pets to its vast green spaces, winding waterways and walkable downtowns. Many of our restaurants, hotels and attractions accommodate pets, so grab that leash and get ready to relax and refresh your spirit in the Magnolia State.

Mississippi offers several pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, attractions, and events that you can bring your pet to this summer! If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly environment that includes your pet, we encourage you to view our itinerary here. Trust us, you and your pet will have an unforgettable time and create memories that last a life time. After all, your pet deserves to have fun and explore new places too!

Mississippi has a rich cultural heritage that has produced world-changing luminaries in the visual arts, music, and literature. That makes our state a perfect place for a getaway where you can experience art, in all its forms, and find your inspiration, too.

Explore the natural beauty of Berkeley County, Santee Cooper with your favorite friends. You’ll be glad you did.

In the Lowcountry, certain things are just in our character. A rich history. A warm welcome. And a love of good food, good people, and the great outdoors. A place full of tidal marshes, meandering streams, and sandy beaches. Saltwater and sea breezes. Secret fishing spots and dolphin sightings. Sunrises over the ocean and sunsets over the river. Come see why all of this and so much more is just in our nature.

Mississippi has been home to some of the most defining moments in American history, from pivotal battles in the Civil War, such as the siege of Vicksburg, to the struggle for civil rights and much more. Experience Mississippi’s history up close by visiting one-of-a-kind museums, historical sites and cultural attractions located throughout this tour.

The legacies of Mississippians like literary titan William Faulkner and “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Elvis Presley come alive in tours of their homes and the towns where they lived. Visit the home where Faulkner wrote his best-sellers, the hardware store where Elvis got his first guitar and the hometown of acclaimed playwright Tennessee Williams. Today, a new generation leads the charge in preserving and reviving those towns, like Erin and Ben Napier of HGTV’s hit show “Home Town,” which follows the duo as they bring new life to older homes in their charming hometown of Laurel. Come see the people and places that make “Home Town” one of HGTV’s most-watched shows. 

Widely considered the Birthplace of America’s Music, Mississippi is the one place where visitors can trace their roots back to the blues, rock ‘n’ roll and country music. Follow Highway 61, also known as the “Blues Highway,” through the Mississippi Delta, making sure to visit the iconic places that birthed the blues and shaped music as we know it today.