The winter season tends to be a bit hectic. And with so much going on, we’d hate for you to not have any fun. So, be sure to set aside some time to visit one, two, or all of the following awesome places in Mississippi this winter.
- Drive through one of the state’s largest light displays.
Christmas in the Park Tylertown/Facebook Each year, Tylertown’s Holmes Water Park is transformed into a holiday wonderland thanks to millions of colorful Christmas lights and décor. With millions of lights stretched across 40 acres, it’s one of the largest drive-thru light shows in the state – and sure to impress. Read our full article here.
- Check out the world’s oldest singing Christmas tree.
Belhaven University/Facebook Named one of the top “20 events in the Southeast,” Belhaven’s Singing Christmas Tree definitely deserves a spot on your winter bucket list. The mesmerizing event consists of a 35’ tall, Christmas tree-shaped structure that’s packed with over 100 talented singers. Read our full article here.
- Head to one of the best winter festivals in the state.
Gulfport Harbor Lights - Winter Festival/Facebook Held for the first time in 2014, the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival is fairly new but already one of the state’s most anticipated holiday events. During the festival, more than 1,000,000 lights canvas Jones Park…but that’s not all. There are also rides, live entertainment, marshmallow roasting stations, and more. Read our full article here.
- Tour one of the state’s most historic – and haunted – chapels.
The Chapel of the Cross/Facebook Built in 1852, Chapel of the Cross is often described as a “Gothic-style masterpiece.” The stunning chapel is still in use today. But depending on who you ask, not all the visitors are from this world. Read our full article here.
- Do some holiday shopping at a one-of-a-kind gift shop.
The Pecan House/Facebook Head to McHenry, and you’ll find the The Pecan House. Aptly named, the decades-old shop specializes in Mississippi-grown pecans, selling them in practically every form imaginable. But pecans aren’t all you’ll find; the expansive shop also carries a huge assortment of sweets and gifts, making it the perfect place for some holiday shopping. Read our full article here.
- Visit the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum.
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum/Facebook There are several places in Mississippi to view Christmas lights, but did you know the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum is home to one of the most enchanting displays in the state? Decked with thousands of twinkling lights, the Gulfport museum transforms into a holiday wonderland throughout the month of December. Read our full article here.
- Take a hike…to Clark Creek Nature Area.
Dwight Jodon/Flickr Clark Creek Nature Area is often referred to as one of Mississippi’s “most beautiful outdoor treasures.” And what better time to explore the area than the winter, when the temperatures have dropped? Primitive and improved trails make it easy to explore the 700-acre area, which is full of waterfalls, huge rock formations, and other rare sites. Read our full article here.
So, have you been to the places listed above? Did we forget your favorite wintertime-visit? Tell us in the comments section.
Christmas in the Park Tylertown/Facebook
Each year, Tylertown’s Holmes Water Park is transformed into a holiday wonderland thanks to millions of colorful Christmas lights and décor. With millions of lights stretched across 40 acres, it’s one of the largest drive-thru light shows in the state – and sure to impress. Read our full article here.
Belhaven University/Facebook
Named one of the top “20 events in the Southeast,” Belhaven’s Singing Christmas Tree definitely deserves a spot on your winter bucket list. The mesmerizing event consists of a 35’ tall, Christmas tree-shaped structure that’s packed with over 100 talented singers. Read our full article here.
Gulfport Harbor Lights - Winter Festival/Facebook
Held for the first time in 2014, the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival is fairly new but already one of the state’s most anticipated holiday events. During the festival, more than 1,000,000 lights canvas Jones Park…but that’s not all. There are also rides, live entertainment, marshmallow roasting stations, and more. Read our full article here.
The Chapel of the Cross/Facebook
Built in 1852, Chapel of the Cross is often described as a “Gothic-style masterpiece.” The stunning chapel is still in use today. But depending on who you ask, not all the visitors are from this world. Read our full article here.
The Pecan House/Facebook
Head to McHenry, and you’ll find the The Pecan House. Aptly named, the decades-old shop specializes in Mississippi-grown pecans, selling them in practically every form imaginable. But pecans aren’t all you’ll find; the expansive shop also carries a huge assortment of sweets and gifts, making it the perfect place for some holiday shopping. Read our full article here.
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum/Facebook
There are several places in Mississippi to view Christmas lights, but did you know the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum is home to one of the most enchanting displays in the state? Decked with thousands of twinkling lights, the Gulfport museum transforms into a holiday wonderland throughout the month of December. Read our full article here.
Dwight Jodon/Flickr
Clark Creek Nature Area is often referred to as one of Mississippi’s “most beautiful outdoor treasures.” And what better time to explore the area than the winter, when the temperatures have dropped? Primitive and improved trails make it easy to explore the 700-acre area, which is full of waterfalls, huge rock formations, and other rare sites. Read our full article here.
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