Cultural Attractions

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With Mississippi's Choice Hotels^® you'll be a stone's throw away from it all. Take a peek at the cultural attractions the state of Mississippi offers.

In the Hills Region

Dilworth's Tamales
111 Taylor Street
Corinth, MS  
662-665-0833

Who would've thought that visitors to Mississippi would be drawn to a Tamale stand? That's exactly what this attraction is - and it's listed here with very good reason. The delicious tamales at Dilworth's Tamales have gained international recognition as some of the best in the country. Experience them for yourself at Dilworth's in the city of Corinth.

Evening Star Lodge #335
817 Cemetary Street
Corinth, MS   38834
662-287-5897

A building rich with history awaits you in the city of Corinth, where some of Mississippi's most interesting pastimes transpired. Evening Star Lodge #335 was almost destroyed by a fire during the early part of the 20th century, but later served the community in vastly important ways, providing a safeguard against racial injustice during the heated days of the Civil Rights Movement.

DeSoto County Confederate Monument
111 E. Commerce Street
Hernando, MS   38632
662-429-8852

One of the most interesting experiences in the state of Mississippi is a glance at the story which is so seldom told - the story of the Confederacy, whose short-lived secession from the United States was put to a quiet end by the victory of the Union during the Civil War. Experience this untold history at the DeSoto County Confederate Monument.

In the Delta Region

Mississippi John Hurt Gravesite
Hurt Cemetery
Avalon, MS  
662-455-3958

Witness the burial site of the Old St. James Church Hurt family, one of the most historic lineages to grace this area. The Hurt family was one of the more prominent households of the South, and today you can see the family's final resting place in a quiet rural setting. The gravesite's most popular draw is the grave of legendary bluesman, Mississippi John Hurt.

Nelson Street
Greenville, MS   38702
662-334-2711

Want to travel back to the days of old; when soda was affectionately called “pop” and the modus operandi of the young were the drive-in theatres which populated the nation in dense numbers? Head to Nelson Street, a unique destination in the heart of Mississippi where you'll find a strip of juke joints which flourished during America's golden years, among other timeless treasures.

Bluesville Showcase Nightclub/Blues & Legends Hall of Fame Museum
1021 Casino Center Drive
Tunica Resorts, MS   38664
662-357-5500

Witness a 1,300-seat entertainment venue which serves as one of Mississippi's primary audience experiences. International acts often make their renowned ways to this stage, which hosts a multitude of genres from blues to rock. The museum is free of charge to visitors of Tunica Resorts, one of Mississippi's more interesting locales.

In the Capital River Region

Rankin County Historical Museum
1415 Government Street
Brandon, MS  
601-825-4668

Experience one of the finest museums in the state of Mississippi. The Rankin County Historical Museum has been chronicling the history of Rankin County for over 100 years, and as such is the premier source of information on the area. We're sure you'll want to stroll through the collections of artifacts and rare memorabilia found within these walls.

Little Red Schoolhouse
Clinic Drive
Liberty, MS   39645
601-657-8077

This area of Mississippi is laden with history, much of it dating back to pre-Civil War days. On a trip to the Little Red Schoolhouse, you'll be greeted by the only structure left standing after Union soldiers completely obliterated the Amite Female Seminary. Within the schoolhouse is a collection of exhibits detailing the general history of the area.

Emerald Mound
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS   38804
662-680-4027

Such a worthy destination is difficult to come across these days, but we're confident in asserting that Emerald Mound is one you definitely won't want to miss. Experience the second-largest Indian ceremonial mound in the nation, covering a range of almost eight acres in total. The mound was constructed by the Natchez Indians almost 600 years ago.

In the Pines Region

Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center
124 N. Jackson Street
Kosciusko, MS  
662-289-2981

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits visitors to the state of Mississippi who set aside time to explore this wonderful cultural attraction. Housed within a 100-year-old structure which once served as the city's main Presbyterian Church, the architecture at the cultural center is reminiscent of the glorious Romanesque Revival style, dotted with stunning stained-glass windows.

Templetons Music Museum
Fourth floor of the Mitchell Memorial Library
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS   39762
662-325-0812

Experience one of the premier music destinations in the state of Mississippi at Templetons Music Museum, a location which is laden with over 22,000 pieces of sheet music, making it one of the largest collections thereof in the country. At the Templetons Music Museum you will witness musical instruments dating back to the late 19th century.

Starkville Community Theater Company
108 E. Main Street
Starkville, MS  
662-323-6855

Want to witness the glorious onstage antics which have built a name for themselves in the community of Starkville and the surrounding region? Head down to the Starkville Community Theater Company's main theater at 108 E. Main Street, where some of the funniest pre-staged moments await your thespian tastes.

In the Coastal Region

"The Trust" Historical Home Tour
204 Bookter Street
Bay St. Louis, MS   39520
228-467-5715

Experience an 1850's historical home, filled with antiques and treasures which will delight your mind and surprise your senses. Located in the historic depot district, this gorgeous historic home delineates the past in a clear and concise manner which will bring history alive before your very eyes.

Alice Moseley Folk Art Studio
214 Bookter Street
Bay St. Louis, MS  
228-467-9223

Alice Moseley was a nationally acclaimed folk artist who became renowned around the world for her delightful artistic treasures. A Mississippi native, the artist donated many of her works to this studio after her untimely death. Many posthumous canvases grace the walls of this lovely collection.

Historic Bay St. Louis Depot
Bookter Street
Bay St. Louis, MS  
228-463-7120

Built in 1928, you'll want to witness all the architectural wonder which comprises the structure of this beautiful mission-style building. Explore both stories of the depot, which are laden with equal parts beauty and history. This Mississippi landmark was one at the center of state life, and served as a centerpiece in a Tennessee Williams-written film, “This Property is Condemned”.

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