3 days in Mississippi Itinerary

Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. On the 31st (Tue), steep yourself in history at Beauvoir and then stroll through Biloxi Beach.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Gulfport road trip site .

Houston to Gulfport is an approximately 3.5-hour combination of bus, flight, and taxi. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July in Gulfport, expect temperatures between 91°F during the day and 76°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Vicksburg.

Vicksburg is the only city and county seat of Warren County, Mississippi, United States. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): take in the history at Vicksburg National Military Park, then make a trip to Vicksburg Riverfront Murals, then explore the galleries of U.S.S. Cairo Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Old Courthouse.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Vicksburg online itinerary planner .

You can drive from Gulfport to Vicksburg in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, flight, and bus; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Vicksburg can reach 91°F, while at night they dip to 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to drive to Tupelo.

Tupelo is the county seat and the largest city of Lee County, Mississippi. On the 2nd (Thu), contemplate the long history of Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Natchez Trace Pkwy, and then examine the collection at Tupelo Automobile Museum.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Tupelo online trip itinerary builder .

Traveling by car from Vicksburg to Tupelo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, flight, and car; or take a bus. In August in Tupelo, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 71°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.