Romantic Getaways in Mississippi

Apart from scenic riverscapes and lush plantation country, The state of Mississippi is known for its variety of cultures – this ranges from the genteel Antebellum South to the Delta blues clubs. At the same time vacationers come here to enjoy riverboat gambling and explore Gulf Coast fishing communities. So if a romantic vacation is on the cards, you cannot go wrong by choosing any of these Mississippi destinations for your dream getaway.

Greenwood

The Mississippi Delta is famous for being the birthplace of blues music, the land of cotton and small- town living. And at the center of it all is the town of Greenwood. located just off Highway 61, Greenwood is steeped in history of the Old South and a good place to soak in the atmosphere is the Florewood River Plantation State Park ad Museum. Recreating the look and feel of a cotton plantation circa 1850, this interpretive center is located in Greenwood. Open year round, Florewood features live reenactments and historical performances throughout the day, again in the Cottonlandia Museum Browse 1860s-era antiques, natural history, Mississippi artwork, turn-of-the-century agricultural tools and a very impressive archeology collection. Music lovers though should not leave before visiting the Delta Gallery Blues Museum which commemorates the blues legends from the region. Items exhibited here include vintage blues albums, photographs and documents and at the gift shop you can even pick CDs and periodicals as reminders of your romantic getaway.

Natchez

The area around Natchez, Mississippi is particularly rich in beautiful bed and breakfast retreats. Natchez offers several tours of postcard-perfect inns, noble churches and stately mansions built before the Civil War. Here, plantation houses and other Antebellum homes are beautifully maintained and some of them welcome visitors, particularly those looking for a romantic getaway. One such destination is Burn Antebellum Bed and Breakfast Inn; built in 1834, this is a prime vision of a Greek Revival residence built before the Civil War. Another great choice is the Devereaux Shields House, located in the Natchez Historic District which impresses visitors with its antique charm. Even if you are not staying, theMonmouth Plantation is a historical attraction not to be missed. originally built by the Natchez postmaster in 1818 and later home to General John Quitman, former governor of Mississippi, and his wife Eliza, this is a place that exudes the romance of Deep South. For lovers of the outdoors, there are ample Biking and walking trails as well as scenic byways crisscrossing the area, many along the historic Natchez Trace. The Mississippi flyway makes Natchez a hotspot for birding during migrations, and camping, boating, hunting and fishing are among other activities that attract couples here. Finally A horse drawn carriage ride with your sweetheart through the historic streets of Natchez will be something that you are sure to remember for a long time to come. After dark, blues, jazz and other live music rules Natchez nightlife, with bands all across town and Under the Hill, plus karaoke and dancing into the night.

Biloxi

The riverboat gambling casinos of Mississippi have long been a popular attraction for Couples looking for a lively adults-only vacation and one of the town’s most famous for recreational opportunities of this kind is Biloxi, . the upscale MGM resort Beau Rivage Resort & Casino should be your choice if you are keen to live it up but otherwise too, Biloxi offers several ideas for a romantic vacation. The sandy beaches and calm waters of this resort town are perfect for jet skiing or deep-sea fishing. Having suffered heavy damage during Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi is bouncing back. The casinos and resorts are back in action, offering championship golf and live entertainment. Even if gaming is not your cup of tea, The city has many historic attractions that make for popular romantic strolls, including Beauvoir, the home of Confederate president, Jefferson Davis that you and your partner can explore on a pleasant afternoon. Additionally you can take day cruise out sea and visit the small islands out in the Gulf Coast and if lucky, also get a chance to see and feed dolphins.

Tunica County

Tunica, Mississippi, located in the northwest corner of the state near the Mississippi River, is a perfect vacation spot for couples. Tunica has nine casinos, making for an action-packed trip. From Harrah's and Bally's to Resorts and Gold Strike, casinos are located all throughout the Tunica resort area, allowing you to change scenery with a short walk to a new location. For those couples who prefer to romance in the outdoors, Tunica offers options galore -Fishing, hiking and hunting are popular with vacationing couples throughout the year. With a mild year-round climate, Tunica offers hiking and nature trails, RV parks for camping, clay shooting and fishing along the Mississippi River. If you or your partner be fond of wildlife, hit Tunica RiverPark Nature Trail, a 1.9-mile trail that winds through wetland forests. This park is dedicated to preserving the local ecosystem, protecting animal habitat and providing visitors a way to enjoy the local wildlife. For a truly romantic evening, book yourselves on any of dinner river cruises; The Tunica Queen Riverboat for instance offers a romantic evening dinner cruise on the Mississippi River, with prime rib and a stocked bar serving such local favorites as the Mississippi Mud Slide and the Strawberry Southern Belle. Musical entertainment and dancing are also featured during the two-hour cruise which ensures that your romantic vacation here remains in your memory for a long time to come.

Mississippi Blues Trail

One great idea for a romantic getaway can be to hit the Blues trail since Mississippi is after all the birthplace of this much-loved music genre. The sites run the gamut from city streets to cotton fields, train depots to cemeteries, and clubs to churches. All these places tell stories through words and images of bluesmen and women and how the places where they lived and the times in which they existed–and continue to exist–influenced their music. Best of all, The Blues Trail follows no set path so you and your partner explore the landmark sites at your own leisure. The first interpretive marker for the trail was set in place in 2006 at Charley Patton’s gravesite in Holly Ridge. Another marker stands at the former location of the WGRM radio station in Greenwood, where BB King first appeared on radio.

Many markers celebrate the artists themselves while others commemorate a place or event that helped shape the music, such as the Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale, the Blue Front Café in Bentonia, Trumpet Records in Jackson and the Rhythm Club fire in Natchez. Other new markers include ones in Forest for Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup and James “T-Model” Ford; in Berclair at the BB King birthplace; in Holly Springs for RL Burnside and Junior Kimborough and in Tunica for Harold “Hardface” Clanton. Clarksdale and Leland both have blues museums worth visiting. At the end of it all, there is nothing that beats a live performance and among the places where you can catch the best of the blues are Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale as well as Hal & Mal’s Red Room and the 930 Blues Café in Jackson – all of which can be a great way round off a romantic getaway.