22 Epic Adventure Ideas For Mississippi With Kids & Teens
It’s time to add Mississippi to your family travel bucket list, If you are like me, you may find it hard to determine just where to go in Mississippi. Unlike New Orleans in Louisiana, or Orlando in Florida, Mississippi doesn’t have a marquis destination. But, this is the good news!! It will be good for a chance to travel somewhere that is not mobbed with tourists (or mouse ears). Mississippi has a brilliant list of events that may (or may not) interest your family. If you are like me, this list may help you know when not to go to Mississippi with kids & teens. Nevertheless, Mississippi is full of enjoyable activities and opportunities to learn and have fun as a family.
Here are a few of Mississippi’s biggest events:
- Ocean Springs Elks Mardi Gras Parade, February
- Elvis Presley Festival, June
- The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race, October – Pilots compete in “Hare & Hounds” and “The Barge Drop” as they fly over Antebellum homes and the mighty Mississippi River.
- The Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Festival, May
- Neshoba County Fair, July – Political, agricultural, and social exchanges of knowledge and ideas.
- Vicksburg Riverfest, April – Schedule of great events include a kayak race from Lake Providence to Vicksburg, the Alcorn Jazzfest, a block of activities for young visitors … and bands and music all day long.
That will get you started on your Mississippi with kids & teens bucket list, but there is a ton of fun still to be had. Museums, historical landmarks, and famous people are waiting for you!
Your family will be captivated by all of the history and exciting places to explore and learn about. These Mississippi family travel destinations are perfect places to add for an exciting family travel Mississippi itinerary of this intriguing US State. If you are wanting to road trip or learn virtually, keep reading because you can explore and have awesome adventures in the beautiful state of Mississippi with kids & teens.
Things To Do In Mississippi – Road Trip!
Start a Mississippi road trip experience with activities such as riding on a Mississippi River steamboat, or enjoying the Hot air balloon festival, or taking in some live jazz music. Make Mississippi with kids & teens a memorable destination for the whole family.
Does your family do road trips? Ours does! In our family, road tripping a series of car journeys from one destination to another to do a field trip. 5-day road trip usually means at least three of those days will be filled with activities and attractions. But if you live locally or regionally, you may decide to take that road trip in smaller chunks and plan several field trips around the sunny state of Mississippi. Below are all the resources you need. Included are super fun ideas that will also super-size your child’s learning about US History, Geography, and famous people & places. So have fun using the world as your classroom with intentional family travel. Let’s explore Mississippi with kids and teens!
Mississippi Historical Sites & Parks
- Ship Island: Islands off the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.
- Gulf Islands National Seashore: National seashore in southern Mississippi.
- Natchez Trace Parkway: National parkway along Ross R Barnett Reservoir in central Mississippi.
- Vicksburg National Military Park: Military park preserving the site of the American Civil War Battle of Vicksburg, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
- USS Cairo: Historic warship in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
- Deer Island: Island off the coast of Biloxi, Mississippi.
Mississippi – Museums, Galleries
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science: Natural science museum in Jackson, Mississippi.
- B. B. King Museum: Museum dedicated to preserve and share the legacy and values of B. B. King, located in Indianola, Mississippi.
- Rowan Oak: William Faulkner’s former home in Oxford, Mississippi.
Mississippi – Zoos & Aquariums
- Hattiesburg Zoo: Zoo in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
- Jackson Zoo: Zoo in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mississippi – Add These To Your Itinerary
- Elvis Presley Birthplace: Historic museum site in Tupelo, Mississippi.
- Geyser Falls Water Theme Park: Water park in Pearl River, Mississippi.
Mississippi offers so many exciting things to do in addition to having fun enjoying all the activities centered around the river. Are you finding it hard to fit it all in or afford to do it all while you are visiting? Luckily, there are great online resources at many of the museums and parks so you can keep learning about Mississippi.
Mississippi With Kids & Teens – Virtual Travel & Learning
Make the most of learning about Mississippi by taking a few virtual field trips and incorporating the Mississippi State Study pack into your pre-and post-visit activities. Your kids will enjoy hands-on activities and museums more when they have a little understanding of the people and places they will be visiting. Add in a good book, some digital activities to learn history and geography, and some super art for easy ways to inspire and educate. It’s all in these US State Study resources.
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Mississippi State Study Pack$11.00
Mississippi – Use The World As Your Classroom
The Mississippi State Study pack makes it easy for your family to have fun learning about Mississippi at home (virtually) or on the road.
Learn About Mississippi‘s Famous People
- Jim Henson – puppeteer, inventor & screenwriter
- B. B. King – Musician
- James Earl Jones – Actor
- Tennessee Williams – Writer
- William Faulkner – Writer
- Elvis Presley -Musician
Learn About Mississippi’s Famous Landmarks:
- Natchez National Historical Park
- Vicksburg National Military Park
- Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
- USS Cairo: Historic warship in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
- B. B. King Museum: Museum dedicated to preserve and share the legacy and values of B. B. King
- Rowan Oak: William Faulkner’s former home in Oxford, Mississippi.
You will also find resources for science, art, and geography to round out a packed week (or longer) of learning resources for kids aged 3rd grade to 12th grade.
The Mississippi State Study pack has all the resources in a PDF. You and your kids can pick and choose which ones you want to complete. It is a carefully curated course for middle/high schoolers. There are exciting videos and selected lessons so your family can easily learn online.
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Mississippi State Study Pack$11.00
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