30 days in Mississippi Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Beauvoir and Biloxi Bay Bridge. The adventure continues: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, examine the collection at Busted Wrench Garage Museum, have fun and explore at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, and try to win big at Boomtown Casino Biloxi.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Biloxi road trip planning site.

Thessaloniki, Greece to Biloxi is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Thessaloniki in August since evenings lows in Biloxi dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Hattiesburg.

Step off the beaten path and head to Mississippi Armed Forces Museum and Trustmark Park. Explore Hattiesburg's surroundings by going to Winner's Circle Park (in Flowood), Jackson (Mississippi Museum of Art & Mississippi Museum of Natural Science) and Meridian (Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience & Bonita Lakes Park).

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Hattiesburg road trip planner.

You can drive from Biloxi to Hattiesburg in 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Hattiesburg can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Natchez.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Melrose and Rosalie Mansion. Spend the 16th (Tue) exploring nature at Natchez National Historical Park.

To see maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Natchez trip planner.

Getting from Hattiesburg to Natchez by car takes about 2.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Natchez are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Vicksburg.

Explore hidden gems such as U.S.S. Cairo Museum and Vicksburg Riverfront Murals. Explore Vicksburg's surroundings by going to Mississippi Petrified Forest (in Flora) and Port Gibson (Grand Gulf Military Park & Windsor Ruins).

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Vicksburg journey maker tool.

You can drive from Natchez to Vicksburg in 1.5 hours. In August in Vicksburg, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Indianola.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): see the interesting displays at Highway 61 Blues Museum, take an in-depth tour of Jim Henson Exhibit, and then see the interesting displays at B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Indianola trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Vicksburg to Indianola in 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Indianola are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Tunica.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): try to win big at Gold Strike Casino, try your luck at Horseshoe Tunica, and then try your luck at Tunica Roadhouse Casino. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Tunica Museum, try to win big at Sam's Town Casino, and then try your luck at Hollywood Casino Tunica.

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Tunica trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Indianola to Tunica in 2 hours. In August in Tunica, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car to Tupelo.

Explore hidden gems such as Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum and Natchez Trace Parkway. Explore Tupelo's surroundings by going to Grenada Lake (in Grenada), Mississippi State University (in Starkville) and Oxford (Lamar Park, Rowan Oak, &more).

To find more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Tupelo travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Tunica to Tupelo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.