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 Mississippi State Capitol. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jackson: B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center (in Indianola), Canton Christmas Festival (in Canton) and Vicksburg (Old Court House Museum, U.S.S. Cairo Museum, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the engaging exhibits at Mississippi Children's Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, admire the landmark architecture of Old Capitol Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Original First Baptist Church.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Jackson day trip website.

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. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Natchez driving holiday planning website.

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.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Picayune online vacation planner.

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 Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 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.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Biloxi trip itinerary builder site.

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 Mississippi Armed Forces Museum make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Hattiesburg's surroundings by going to A Stroka Gene-Us Alpacas (in Stringer), Collins (Grand Paradise Water Park & Mitchell Farms) and Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (in Laurel). Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Hattiesburg Station, stop by The Lucky Rabbit, admire the majestic nature at Paul B. Johnson State Park, and explore the striking landscape at Red Bluff.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Hattiesburg online journey builder.

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: Promise Land Journey (in Collinsville), Williams Brothers (in Philadelphia) 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.

To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Meridian online route planner.

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 Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Starkville: Legion State Park (in Louisville), Columbus (Stennis East Bank Recreation Area & Friendship Cemetery) and Grenada Lake (in Grenada). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Cobb Museum of Archaeology, see the interesting displays at Cullis & Gladys Wade Clock Museum, admire the striking features of The Cotton District, and tee off at Old Waverly.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Starkville road trip planning website.

Getting from Meridian to Starkville by car takes about 2 hours. Traveling from Meridian in February, expect nights in Starkville to be about the same, around 37°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 57°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 Vietnam Memorial Replica Wall. 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 still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, get engrossed in the history at Oren Dunn City Museum, and look for gifts at Margaretes Fine Chocolates.

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Tupelo travel route builder tool.

Traveling by car from Starkville to Tupelo takes 1.5 hours. In February, daytime highs in Tupelo are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.