Here Are 20 Awesome Things You Can Do In Mississippi… Without Opening Your Wallet

There’s nothing better than getting something for free, and, as it turns out, Mississippi is filled with stuff to do that won’t cost you a dime. So, check out the list below for 20 completely FREE and awesome things to do in Mississippi.

1. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the University of Mississippi’s Barnard Observatory is a must-see.

2. Explore the state’s American Indian, European, and African American cultures at Jackson’s Old Capitol Museum.

3. Immerse yourself in the literary world by visiting the birthplace of Tennessee Williams.

4. Meet Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog, and the rest of the gang in Leland.

5. While in Tupelo, get a photo with the King while checking out the famous bronze statues of him as well as several other Elvis-related sites.

6. Dance the night away at Oxford’s Double Decker Festival.

7. From May through October, take in a free movie under the stars at Latimer Lakes Park in Horn Lake.

8. Visit the final resting place of William Faulkner and several other prominent citizens of Oxford at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

9. Visit the Armed Forces Museum in Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

10. Get the blues while following the Mississippi Blues Trail.

11. Learn about an important part of our country’s history at the Civil War Interpretive Center in Corinth.

12. Take a tour of the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion in Jackson.

13. Get artsy while in Laurel at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.

14. Explore Mississippi’s Native American history at the Nanih Waiya Historical Site.

15. Take in what once was at the Windsor Ruins near Port Gibson.

16. Become a war buff at Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site near Tupelo.

17. And also at the Tupelo National Battlefield.

18. Learn about 19th-century statesman L.Q.C. Lamar while touring his home in Oxford.

19. Ride along the Natchez Trace Parkway and take in the state’s natural beauty.

20. Take Greenwood’s Historic Walking Tour and experience over 30 different historical landmarks.

This is only a portion of the free attractions in our state. Know of any others? Be sure to add to this list in the comments section below!