Is your summer itinerary lacking? If so, you’re in the right place! We scoured the state and found some great seasonal visits - from beaches and water parks to a winery tour and more. There’s truly no better place to spend summer than these 7 hidden spots in Mississippi.
1. Round Island Light House (Pascagoula)
This summer, pay a visit to Mississippi’s lesser-known lighthouse, Round Island Lighthouse. Built in 1859, it was relocated to mainland Pascagoula in 2010 and underwent an extensive renovation in 2015. Just like the Biloxi Lighthouse, it’s open for tours. For more information, click here.
2. Flint Creek Water Park (Wiggins)
Your summer is sure to go swimmingly well if you spend some time at Flint Creek Water Park. The 1,900-acre park boasts a 650-acre lake that’s perfect for fishing, swimming, boating, and water-skiing – but the perks don’t end there. It’s also home to Watertown U.S.A., a lakeside water park. That’s right; there’s a water park in a water park. For more information, click here.
3. Piney Grove Beach (New Site)
A great place to beat the summer heat, this beach is known for its pristine water and long stretches of white sand. And since it’s part of a campground, you can extend your stay beyond just one day. For more information, click here.
4. Paul B. Johnson State Park (Hattiesburg)
Tishomingo State Park is constantly billed as the best state park in Mississippi, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only park that belongs on your radar. There’s also Paul B. Johnson State Park. With a swimming beach, 225-acre fresh water lake, and 5,000-square-foot water playground, it’s the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. For more information, click here.
5. Spencer’s Dairy Kream (Grenada)
Nothing says summer like a trip to an ice cream shop! Sure to delight the young and old alike, Spencer’s Dairy Kream boasts a charmingly retro motif and lengthy menu filled with sweets of all sorts. For more information, call (662) 226-9884.
6. Old South Winery (Natchez)
If spending a summer day at a winery sounds like your idea of a good time, then you’ve got to plan a visit to Old South Winery. It’s been churning out muscadine wine since 1979 – and you can learn all about the winery’s production process by taking a tour. The winery also offers tastings. For more information, click here.
7. Paradise Ranch RV Resort (Tylertown)
Forget a full-fledged summer vacay. Instead, pack your bags and head to Mississippi’s very own slice of paradise, Paradise Ranch and Resort. Named one of the U.S.A.’s top 10 RV resorts, it offers 105 acres of entertainment and attractions, including a man-made lagoon – complete with a zip-line. For more information, click here.
So, were you familiar with these hidden spots in Mississippi? Did we miss your favorite secret summertime spot? Tell us!
These aren’t the only places that are pure bliss in the summer. Click here to read about lakeside cottages that are sure to make your summer splendid.
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