Escape to the Southeast - 2009-10 Edition

MISSISSIPPI
Follow Your Passion.

is another exciting chapter in Mississippi’s cultural celebration. Offering a wealth of cultural, artistic and educational experiences, the MSU Riley Center features the Grand Opera House of Mississippi, fully restored to its grandeur of the 1890s.

The Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg brings internationally renowned artists to Mississippi and attracts attention across the nation. As the oldest symphony orchestra in Mississippi, you can always expect excellence in their performances.

We invite you to experience Mississippi’s musical heritage as well as other cultural activities and attractions that make Mississippi the unique destination it has always been.

Enjoy year-round outdoor adventure

from sport fishing off the Gulf Coast to cycling the rolling hills of the Natchez Trace Parkway. While you’re here, sample the endless, authentic dining experiences from down home cooking to fine dining. Play championship golf courses throughout the state at great values and an easy pace. Try your luck at 24-hour casinos with exciting gaming, upscale shopping and luxurious spas. Delve into Mississippi’s unique history from Civil War trails to Civil Rights highlights. Experience one-of-a-kind cultural opportunities including music and literary attractions, handmade arts and crafts as well as fine arts showcased across the state.

Mississippi’s Gulf Coast offers 26 miles of white beaches, world-class golf courses, casino gaming, sport fishing and a nature lover’s paradise, the Pascagoula River.

Veteran Blues musician, Super Chikan, plays in Clarksdale and around the world.

Mississippi is the birthplace of America’s music. Blues, country, rock ’n roll—they all started right here. From blues legends Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and B.B. King to the king of rock ’n roll, Elvis Presley, to the father of country music, Jimmie Rodgers —the only place you’ll find the history, heritage, legends and folklore that surround the sounds of America’s music is Mississippi.

Blues Trail markers are placed at key sites in Mississippi to honor blues musicians and give visitors insight into this unique musical heritage. Follow the trail and you’ll gain a firsthand appreciation for the people and places that inspired the invention of blues music.