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Zoos

Marine Life Oceanarium
Box 4078
Gulfport, Mississippi 39502
Phone: (228) 864-2511
Educational demonstrations and exhibits give you a glimpse into the mysteries of nature. Each day under our all-weather aquadrome, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins demonstrate legendary intelligence and strength. Sleek sea lions take center stage and cleverly outwit their trainers.*** Also available is the dolphin interaction program where you can spend fifteen minutes in the water petting, touching, feeding, and learning about the dolphin they are in the water with. Prior to entering the water each participant goes through a forty-five minute educational presentation and orientation. Advance reservations are needed to confirm the day and time that is best for you; for reservations call 228-864-2511

Jackson Zoological Park
2918 W Capitol St
Jackson, Mississippi 39209
Phone: (601) 352-2581

National Parks

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
Baldwin, Mississippi
Phone:
This one-acre site commemorates a battle which had one objective-- make impossible the threat of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest to interfere with General William T. Sherman's railroad supply line from Nashville to Chattanooga during the Atlanta campaign. Forrest scored a decisive victory over General S.D. Sturgis' Union forces when they met at Brices Cross Roads on June 10, 1864.

Gulf Island National Seashore
Phone: (850) 934-2600
There are sparkling blue waters, magnificent snowy-white beaches, fertile coastal marshes, and dense maritime forests. Gulf Islands NS consists of eleven separate units stretching along 150 miles from West Ship Island in Mississippi to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island in Florida.

Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, Mississippi
Phone: (800) 305-7417
Various activities like hiking, walking, auto tours, swimming, boating, horseback riding, exhibits, bicycling, an interpretative slide program, fishing, running and jogging, Ranger talks and seasonal crafts festivals and demonstrations.

Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Phone: (601) 636-0583
The battlefield at Vicksburg is in an excellent state of preservation. It includes 1,325 historic monuments and markers, 20 miles of reconstructed trenches and earthworks, a 16 mile tour road, antebellum home, 144 emplaced cannon, restored Union gunboat-USS Cairo, and the Vicksburg National Cemetery.

Museums

Mississippi Petrified Forest
Flora, Mississippi 39071
Phone (601) 879-8189
The many points of interest are viewed from an easy walking nature trail about 6 blocks long. A printed trail guide explains each feature and point of interest. The nature trail ends at the earth science museum. You may browse through one of the most outstanding collections of petrified woods, fossils, minerals, and other unusual items from nature.

Rainwater Observatory & Planetarium
1 Fine Pl.
French Camp, Mississippi 39745
Phone: (662) 547-6865
The Observatory, the largest in the state, has 16 telescopes plus other optical instruments. The planetarium houses museum exhibits, including an extensive meteorite collection. The observatory and planetarium are available for groups or individuals on an appointment basis.

The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
246 Dolan Avenue
Gulfport, Mississippi 39507
Phone: (228) 897-6039
The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center expands a child’s world by encouraging shared learning experiences to enrich the minds and hearts of children and adults through interactive and entertaining exhibitions and programs.

The Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame And Museum
1152 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Phone: (601) 982-8264

Theme Parks, Amusement Parks & Water Parks

Rapids on the Reservoir
1808 Spillway Road
Brandon, Mississippi
Phone: 992-0500
Water pools, water slides and rides just for young children. Great fun for the family.

Family Activities

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Summer - Family Vacation Hot Spots (Beaches, Lakes, etc.)

Long Beach, Mississippi - The City of Long Beach is located on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast, between the Bay of St. Louis and the Bay of Biloxi, Long Beach is on the Gulf of Mexico only one hour from the French Quarter in New Orleans.

Waveland, Mississippi Beach
City of Waveland
301 Coleman Avenue
Waveland, MS 39576
Phone: (228) 467-4134
Waveland is located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 20 miles West of Biloxi, MS and 45 miles East of New Orleans, la. Waveland is a laid back, small town, with 5 square miles of great people. Waveland has 5 miles of beautiful white beaches and plenty of good fishing. Waveland is easily accessed from I-10 or U.S. Highway 90.

Okatibbee lake - Fishing, sailing, wind surfing, skiing, swimming, and camping. Located just north of Meridian on Mississippi State Route 19.

Sardis Lake - Fishing, swimming, sailing, camping, cabin rental and more. Located off I 55 at exit 61.

Arkabutla Lake - Fishing, swimming, sailing, hiking and camping. There are several recreational areas including Plantation Point, Pleasant Hill, Bayou Point and Hernando Point. All located just south of Memphis, Tennessee off I 55 and Scenic Loop 304.

Grenada Lake - Fishing, swimming, hiking, nature trails, camping and many other recreational activities. Located 82 miles south of Memphis off I 55 and Mississippi State Route 8 Exit.

Winter - Family Vacation Hot Spots (Ski Resorts, etc.)

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