Highest-rated free things to do in Mississippi, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated free things to do in Mississippi, according to Tripadvisor
It is incredibly expensive to be an American. While workers in the United States have seen an 80% increase in wages over the past 50 years, those gains haven't caught up with the ever-growing cost of living, according to a 2024 report from Consumer Affairs. Between 1970 and 2022, the national consumer price index increased by over 500%, while wages only grew by 80%.
That imbalance has put a huge strain on the average American. The number of cost-burdened households in the U.S. reached an 11-year record in 2022, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. In June 2024, Redfin reported that the median U.S. home sale price hit an all-time high of $394,000.
It's no wonder that maintaining savings, paying down debts and mortgages, and regular expenses are taking precedence over vacations. But not everything that's enjoyable has to come at a high price. In fact, there's a roster of completely free things to do in Mississippi.
Think about the most common items on a vacation getaway itinerary: sightseeing, touring landmarks, or completing a nature walk. Or, maybe you're just aiming to relax and want some peace and quiet. Whether you're a history buff or aching to dip your toes in some cool water, you can find all this and more without swiping your credit card or crossing state lines.
To help you find your next free activity, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated free things to do in Mississippi using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 12, 2024.
Read on to start planning a weekend of free fun near you!
#30. Vicksburg Riverfront Murals
- Rating: 4.5/5 (544 reviews)
- Address: Washington St. Vicksburg, Mississippi
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#29. Mississippi State University
- Rating: 5/5 (182 reviews)
- Address: 108 Allen Hall Starkville, Mississippi
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#28. Natchez Brewing Company
- Rating: 5/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 207 High St. Natchez, Mississippi
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#27. Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: Building 850, Forrest Ave. Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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#26. Boomtown Casino Biloxi
- Rating: 3.5/5 (753 reviews)
- Address: 676 Bayview Ave. Biloxi, Mississippi
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#25. First Presbyterian Church
- Rating: 5/5 (140 reviews)
- Address: 117 South Pearl St. Natchez, Mississippi
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#24. Biloxi Bay Bridge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (230 reviews)
- Address: US Route 90 Biloxi, Mississippi
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#23. Island View Casino
- Rating: 4/5 (676 reviews)
- Address: 3300 West Beach Blvd. Gulfport, Mississippi
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#22. Old Capitol Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (220 reviews)
- Address: 100 South State St. Jackson, Mississippi
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#21. Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum and Interpretive Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Address: 910 Washington St. Vicksburg, Mississippi
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#20. Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel
- Rating: 3.5/5 (530 reviews)
- Address: 1980 Beach Boulevard Biloxi, Mississippi
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#19. New Palace Casino Point Cadet
- Rating: 4.5/5 (458 reviews)
- Address: 158 Howard Ave. Biloxi, Mississippi
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#18. Gold Strike Casino
- Rating: 4/5 (815 reviews)
- Address: 1010 Casino Center Drive Tunica, Mississippi
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#17. Bluff Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (245 reviews)
- Address: 101 South Broadway St. Natchez, Mississippi
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#16. Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
- Rating: 5/5 (151 reviews)
- Address: 565 North 5th Ave. Laurel, Mississippi
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#15. Windsor Ruins
- Rating: 4.5/5 (303 reviews)
- Address: 15095 Rodney Road Port Gibson, Mississippi
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#14. Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Rating: 4.5/5 (343 reviews)
- Address: 3500 Park Road Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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#13. University of Mississippi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (357 reviews)
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#12. Natchez Visitor Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (849 reviews)
- Address: 640 South Canal St. Natchez, Mississippi
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#11. Biloxi Lighthouse
- Rating: 4/5 (519 reviews)
- Address: 1050 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, Mississippi
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#10. Mississippi State Capitol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (273 reviews)
- Address: 400 High St. Jackson, Mississippi
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#9. Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (343 reviews)
- Address: 501 West Linden St. Corinth, Mississippi
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#8. Biloxi Beach
- Rating: 4/5 (1,158 reviews)
- Address: 1027-1031 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, Mississippi
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#7. Historic Natchez Cemetery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (543 reviews)
- Address: Cemetery Road Natchez, Mississippi
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#6. St. Mary Basilica
- Rating: 5/5 (486 reviews)
- Address: 105 South Union St. Natchez, Mississippi
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#5. Hard Rock Casino Biloxi
- Rating: 4/5 (1,872 reviews)
- Address: 777 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, Mississippi
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#4. Biloxi Visitors Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,380 reviews)
- Address: 1050 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, Mississippi
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#3. Beau Rivage Casino
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,489 reviews)
- Address: 875 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, Mississippi
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#2. Natchez Trace Parkway
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,781 reviews)
- Address: Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, Mississippi
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#1. Horseshoe Casino
- Rating: 4/5 (12,137 reviews)
- Address: 1021 Casino Center Drive Tunica, Mississippi
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zuri White-Gibson, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
