Highest-rated things to do in Mississippi by visitors

When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.

If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape鈥攊t's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.

Indeed, even if you've lived in Mississippi your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Mississippi reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Mississippi using data from . Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Mississippi, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

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#30. Island View Casino

- Rating: 3.9/5 (681 reviews)
- City: Gulfport
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#29. Walter Anderson Museum of Art

- Rating: 4.7/5 (279 reviews)
- City: Ocean Springs
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#28. Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel

- Rating: 3.7/5 (549 reviews)
- City: Biloxi
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#27. The Natchez Trace Parkway

- Rating: 4.6/5 (148 reviews)
- City: Natchez
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#26. Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

- Rating: 4.5/5 (331 reviews)
- City: Jackson
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#25. New Palace Casino Point Cadet

- Rating: 4.4/5 (459 reviews)
- City: Biloxi
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#24. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

- Rating: 4.9/5 (250 reviews)
- City: Jackson
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#23. TrainTastic

- Rating: 4.7/5 (121 reviews)
- City: Gulfport
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#22. Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum

- Rating: 4.4/5 (255 reviews)
- City: Biloxi
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#21. IP Casino Resort

- Rating: 3.9/5 (977 reviews)
- City: Biloxi
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#20. Biloxi Lighthouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (523 reviews)
- City: Biloxi
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#19. Melrose

- Rating: 4.5/5 (549 reviews)
- City: Natchez
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#18. Rosalie Mansion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (799 reviews)
- City: Natchez
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#17. Windsor Ruins

- Rating: 4.6/5 (309 reviews)
- City: Port Gibson
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#16. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

- Rating: 4.7/5 (298 reviews)
- City: Gulfport
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#15. Mississippi State Capitol

- Rating: 4.6/5 (284 reviews)
- City: Jackson
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#14. Stanton Hall

- Rating: 4.5/5 (912 reviews)
- City: Natchez
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#13. St. Mary Basilica

- Rating: 4.8/5 (494 reviews)
- City: Natchez
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#12. Biloxi Visitors Center

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,383 reviews)
- City: Biloxi
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#11. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

- Rating: 4.7/5 (849 reviews)
- City: Gulfport
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#10. Hard Rock Casino Biloxi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1,882 reviews)
- City: Biloxi
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#9. U.S.S. Cairo Museum

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,548 reviews)
- City: Vicksburg
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#8. Natchez Trace Parkway

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,785 reviews)
- City: Tupelo
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#7. Biloxi Beach

- Rating: 3.9/5 (1,169 reviews)
- City: Biloxi
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#6. Elvis Presley Birthplace

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,826 reviews)
- City: Tupelo
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#5. Longwood

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,652 reviews)
- City: Natchez
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#4. Horseshoe Casino

- Rating: 4.2/5 (12,141 reviews)
- City: Tunica
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#3. Beauvoir

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,271 reviews)
- City: Biloxi
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#2. Beau Rivage Casino

- Rating: 4.3/5 (2,510 reviews)
- City: Biloxi
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#1. Vicksburg National Military Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (3,208 reviews)
- City: Vicksburg
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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