Family Attractions

Bringing the kids along? The whole family is sure to find entertainment at countless family-friendly attractions in Mississippi. For family fun, let Choice Hotels^® help you find the perfect attraction for your next family adventure.

In the Hills Region

Americana Ranch
6929 Arkabutla Road
Arkabutla, MS   38602
662-562-6929

Is it a day of pure indulgence and entertainment the family is after? Well, they've come to the right place - after all, Americana Ranch is one of Mississippi's prime family attractions, and the folks here specialize in accommodating children of all ages for a special country getaway with pony rides, horseback riding, and more.

Cougar Haven
39 Dobbs Road
Gore Springs, MS   38929
662-226-0746

Find yourself lounging in a beautiful sanctuary for exotic cats - alongside the whole family, which will in turn be beside themselves with delight. Cats are everyone's favorite animal, and the amazing assortment of feline friends you'll find at Cougar Haven is sure to amaze in a deft stroke of enchantment

Nesbit Blueberry Plantation
690 Bankston Road
Nesbit, MS   38632
662-429-3778

Who can resist blueberries? Guests traveling to the state of Mississippi should grace the Nesbit Blueberry Plantation with their darling presence - after all, blueberries are excellent for your health, aside from being plump, juicy, and, well, downright delicious.

In the Delta Region

Catfish Capitol Visitor's Center
111 Magnolia Street
Belzoni, MS  
662-247-4838

It may be an unlikely creature, but we're sure the whole family will enjoy a day spent in the company of a catfish. After all, Mississippi is the Catfish Capitol of the World - and this attraction surely lives up to the challenge of representing such a unique international role.

Triple N Ranch
Hwy 35
between Carrollton & Holcomb
Carrollton, MS   38930
662-453-8712

Find yourself with the entire family, nestled among some of the most beautiful natural settings the state of Mississippi has to offer. Gorgeous lakes and hills line the area where you'll spend a day participating in activities like rodeos and other entertaining morsels of opportunity on 600 acres of wooded land.

In the Capital River Region

Movie Museums
141 and 147 North Union
Canton, MS   39046
601-859-1307

Explore the great movie museum of Mississippi. As you amble through the exhibits on display, you'll find yourself face-to-face with some of the most famous sets in cinema history, including that of “My Dog Skip,” the movie which touched millions of ample moviegoers' hearts.

Fire Museum & Public Fire Safety Education Center
355 Woodrow Wilson Street
Jackson, MS  
601-960-2433

Experience the history of fire safety at the hands of some of the most highly trained experts in their field. At the Fire Museum & Public Fire Safety Education Center, you'll find artifacts which include records related to famous fires, an 1870 parade uniform, and equipment which conveys modes of early emergency communication.

Anchuca
1010 First East Street
Vicksburg, MS  
601-661-0111

Steal the family away to a destination they won't soon forget. The Anchuca mansion was inspired by the Greek Revival style of its day, and its conception dates back to the early 1800's. The building has been restored to its original state of stunning elegance, and is fully furnished with period antiques and artifacts which will truly make history come to life before your eyes.

In the Pines Region

Sam Wilhite Transportation Museum
510 E. Broad Street
West Point, MS  
662-494-5121

Who doesn't love trains, plains, automobiles, and their other mechanical cousins? Chances are there's not a hand raised in the room, but we forgot to mention one crucial method of getting around whose story is often neglected - horses, of course! Learn more about all these crucial modes of getting to and from destinations at the Sam Wilhite Transportation Museum

Reese Orchard
1716 Sessums Circle
Starkville, MS  
601-324-1509

What sounds more enjoyable than a day spent in lazy relaxation under the mild Mississippi sun while the family amuses themselves in berry-picking antics? What sounds more delicious than a handful of fresh-picked passion persimmons, pears, muscadines, blueberries and blackberries? Find it all at Reese Orchard, affectionately deemed Mississippi's most delicious family destination.

Starkville Community Theater Company
108 E. Main Street
Starkville, MS   39760
662-323-6855

Amusing onstage antics and more await visitors to the Starkville Community Theater Company, which specializes in evoking the delight of young theatergoers through immaculately staged fables, tireless direction, and, of course, impeccable comedic timing.

In the Coastal Region

Center Stage
240 Eisenhower Drive
Biloxi, MS  
228-388-6258

Center Stage is a live theatre which has been wowing the young minds of Mississippi's Gulf Coast for more than 30 years. The theater works on a year-round schedule, presenting a delightful array of popular musicals, dramas, comedies and productions geared specifically towards the enjoyment of the little ones among us.

The Fun Factory
220 Eisenhower Drive
Biloxi, MS   39531
228-388-5038

Children will take delight in the vestiges of The Fun Factory, and laughs are sure to emit from young ones spending a day of complete immersion in the fun and fantasy of this location. From laser tag to a giant jungle gym, there's simply no shortage of entertainment for juniors at this enchanting facility.

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
246 Dolan Avenue
Gulfport, MS   39507
228-897-6039

Experience Lynn Meadows Discovery Center and the family will run short of ways to thank you. Be sure to allot an entire day to the family's enjoyment of this remarkable kid-friendly location - the children are sure to beg you to stay until the center closes its doors. After all, this is one of the United States' Top 50 Children's Museums!

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