There’s nothing better than getting something for free, and, as it turns out, Mississippi is filled with stuff to do that won’t cost you a dime. So, check out the list below for 20 completely FREE and awesome things to do in Mississippi.
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the University of Mississippi’s Barnard Observatory is a must-see.
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- Explore the state’s American Indian, European, and African American cultures at Jackson’s Old Capitol Museum.
Old Capitol Museum
- Immerse yourself in the literary world by visiting the birthplace of Tennessee Williams.
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- Meet Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog, and the rest of the gang in Leland.
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- While in Tupelo, get a photo with the King while checking out the famous bronze statues of him as well as several other Elvis-related sites.
City of Tupelo
- Dance the night away at Oxford’s Double Decker Festival.
Double Decker Festival
- From May through October, take in a free movie under the stars at Latimer Lakes Park in Horn Lake.
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- Visit the final resting place of William Faulkner and several other prominent citizens of Oxford at St. Peter’s Cemetery.
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- Visit the Armed Forces Museum in Camp Shelby, Mississippi.
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- Get the blues while following the Mississippi Blues Trail.
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- Learn about an important part of our country’s history at the Civil War Interpretive Center in Corinth.
City of Corinth
- Take a tour of the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion in Jackson.
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- Get artsy while in Laurel at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.
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- Explore Mississippi’s Native American history at the Nanih Waiya Historical Site.
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- Take in what once was at the Windsor Ruins near Port Gibson.
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- Become a war buff at Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site near Tupelo.
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- And also at the Tupelo National Battlefield.
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- Learn about 19th-century statesman L.Q.C. Lamar while touring his home in Oxford.
L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum
- Ride along the Natchez Trace Parkway and take in the state’s natural beauty.
Natchez Trace Travel
- Take Greenwood’s Historic Walking Tour and experience over 30 different historical landmarks.
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This is only a portion of the free attractions in our state. Know of any others? Be sure to add to this list in the comments section below!
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
Old Capitol Museum
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City of Tupelo
Double Decker Festival
Visit Mississippi
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Roger Smith/Flickr
Jimmy Emerson DVM/Flickr
City of Corinth
Brent Moore/Flickr
mystuart (on and off)/Flickr
Shawn Rossi/Flickr
Michael McCarthy/Flickr
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr
Steve Markos/Flickr
L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum
Natchez Trace Travel
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