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Tourist Attractions in Mississippi
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Beauvoir
National Historic Landmark home of Confederate President
Jefferson Davis. 52 acre seaside estate includes restored c.
1851 home and outbuildings, two museums, cemetery, and nature
trails. For information call: (228)388-9074
Jackson Zoological Park
For more than three generations, The Jackson Zoo has been
Mississippi's "Window to the Wild". The Jackson Zoo's Purpose
is, quite simply, to foster a compassionate understanding of our
relationship with the living world. For information call:
(601)352-2582
Elvis Presley Birthplace
Perhaps the most significant landmark of Tupelo's modern history
is a modest, two-room house where the King of Rock & Roll was
born on Jan. 8, 1935. From this humble beginning, Elvis Presley
began his meteoric rise to become the world's most popular
entertainer. The Elvis Presley Birthplace is part of the Elvis
Presley Center and has been restored to the period before the
singer's family's move to Memphis. The center includes the Elvis
Presley Museum, Memorial Chapel and Elvis Presley Park, which
offers complete recreation facilities for picnics and community
events. The home was built by Elvis's father, Vernon Presley,
for $180 borrowed for materials. Even after achieving worldwide
fame, Elvis occasionally returned to the house to revisit his
humble origins. The museum houses a unique collection of
long-hidden treasures from Elvis's early life as well as his
illustrious career. Themed "Times and Things Remembered," the
museum contains hundreds of articles of clothing and personal
mementos such as motorcycle boots and a jumpsuit from Elvis's
Las Vegas act. For information call: (601)841-1245
Marine Life Oceanarium
Open year round, features high jumping dolphin shows, hilarious
sea lion skits and amazing exotic birds. Watch underwater divers
feed giant sea turtles, take a 15 minute ride on the Harbor Tour
Train and have your picture taken kissing a sea lion. For
information call: (228)863-0651
Mississippi Petrified Forest
Located north of Jackson off I-55 N, the existence of this
Petrified Forest has been known since the middle 1800's, but
only within the past three decades has it been developed and
opened for the public. Expert research during this time has
brought forth a wealth of facts and features about the forest.
The many points of interest are viewed from an easy walking
nature trail about 6 blocks long. A printed trail guide explains
each feature and point of interest. In 1966 the forest was
declared a Registered National Natural Landmark by the National
Park Service as possessing exceptional value in illustrating the
natural history of the United States. For information call:
(601)879-8189
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