45 days in Mississippi Itinerary

Jackson, officially the City of Jackson, is the capital city and largest urban center of the U.S. state of Mississippi. Kids will appreciate attractions like Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Old Capitol Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jackson: Vicksburg (Old Court House Museum, U.S.S. Cairo Museum, &more), Canton Christmas Festival (in Canton) and B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center (in Indianola). Next up on the itinerary: have fun and explore at Mississippi Children's Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Mississippi History, and explore the activities along Mississippi Delta.

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Atlanta to Jackson is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Atlanta to Jackson, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In January, daily temperatures in Jackson can reach 56°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to drive to Natchez.

Natchez is the county seat and only city of Adams County, Mississippi, United States. Go for a jaunt from Natchez to Woodville to see Clark Creek Natural Area about 50 minutes away. Spend the 20th (Fri) exploring nature at Melrose. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture, stroll the grounds of Natchez City Cemetery, take in nature's colorful creations at Natchez Garden Club, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary Basilica.

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You can drive from Jackson to Natchez in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of train and car. In January, plan for daily highs up to 57°F, and evening lows to 37°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Picayune.

Picayune is the largest city in Pearl River County, Mississippi. Venture out of the city with trips to Buccaneer State Park (in Waveland), Bay Saint Louis (Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Shore Thing Fishing Charters, &more) and The Club at Diamondhead (in Diamondhead). There's more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Crosby Arboretum and engage your brain at INFINITY Science Center.

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You can drive from Natchez to Picayune in 3 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Biloxi.

A busy city on the Gulf Coast, Biloxi is one of the nation's oldest communities, first settled by Europeans in 1699.

Kids will enjoy Lynn Meadows Discovery Center and Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. Take a break from Biloxi with a short trip to Busted Wrench Garage Museum in Gulfport, about 30 minutes away. There's much more to do: visit a coastal fixture at Biloxi Lighthouse, pause for some photo ops at Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial, see the interesting displays at Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum, and explore the world behind art at Walter Anderson Museum of Art.

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You can drive from Picayune to Biloxi in 1.5 hours. January in Biloxi sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can drive to Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, primarily in Forrest County (where it is the county seat) and extending west into Lamar County. Attractions like Longleaf Trace and The Lucky Rabbit make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Hattiesburg's surroundings by going to A Stroka Gene-Us Alpacas (in Stringer), Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (in Laurel) and Collins (Grand Paradise Water Park & Mitchell Farms). Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Hattiesburg Station, brush up on your military savvy at African American Military History Museum, admire the majestic nature at Paul B. Johnson State Park, and explore the striking landscape at Red Bluff.

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Getting from Biloxi to Hattiesburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Biloxi in February, plan for a bit cooler nights in Hattiesburg, with lows around 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Meridian.

Meridian is the sixth largest city in the state of Mississippi, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience and Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Meridian: Williams Brothers (in Philadelphia), Promise Land Journey (in Collinsville) and Clarkco State Park (in Quitman). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick Catholic Church, admire the landmark architecture of Merrehope, tee off at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, and explore the activities along Okatibbee Lake.

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You can drive from Hattiesburg to Meridian in 1.5 hours. In February in Meridian, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Starkville.

Starkville is a city in and the county seat of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States. Attractions like Mississippi State University and Cobb Museum of Archaeology make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Starkville: Legion State Park (in Louisville), Grenada Lake (in Grenada) and Columbus (Stennis East Bank Recreation Area & Friendship Cemetery). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of The Cotton District, take an in-depth tour of Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, identify plant and animal life at Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, and examine the collection at Cullis & Gladys Wade Clock Museum.

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You can drive from Meridian to Starkville in 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Meridian in February: highs in Starkville hover around 57°F, while lows dip to 37°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Tupelo.

Tupelo is the county seat and the largest city of Lee County, Mississippi. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Tupelo Automobile Museum and Oren Dunn City Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tupelo: Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center (in Corinth), Holly Springs (Marshall County Historical Museum & Hillcrest Cemetery) and University of Mississippi (in Oxford). There's much more to do: make a trip to Vietnam Memorial Replica Wall, look for gifts at Margaretes Fine Chocolates, take an in-depth tour of Union County Heritage Museum, and brush up on your military savvy at Tupelo Veteran's Museum.

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Drive from Starkville to Tupelo in 1.5 hours. February in Tupelo sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can fly back home.