Mississippi Travel Forum

Hi there
can someone help me out there?

I have never been to the USA and now plan to for just under 3 week visit, really I'm not sure where to go but would like to rent a car and hit the road

Was thinking about driving from Los Angeles to Washington and seeing the sights along the way, but is that to far to travel?

whould it be better Los Angeles-San Francisco and do many side trips

any recommenation would be much apprecated

stephen

I saw a documentary about Margaret's Grocery the other day and we are interested in visiting, since we may be doing a road trip of the Southern US next year.

I was wondering if anyone has seen it recently and whether Margaret and her husband Rev. Dennis are still alive. I can't find any recent information on the internet to see if they are still running the grocery/church.

Thanks :o)

Hi

Does anyone know if there is an indoor pool at the Heartbreak Hotel, or is it outside?

We are only spending two nights there - we will be arriving late on Christmas Eve and will probably just crash out that night after a long flight, then we will be there for Christmas Day and night, before moving off. Is it really very bad in this area, and what, apart from the normal things, should we do to keep safe?

Hi Mississippi Vt members.

My question follows from a thread about the song 'Ode to Billy Joe' that I posted on the miscellaneous forum on Sunday night. There's been a huge response and I would really love to know :

If the Tallahtchie Bridge still exists ?

Does anyone On VT live nearby ?

Does anyone have a photo or tip about it on their pages ?

Any information will bevery gratefullly received.

Greetings from Ireland,

Katherine :)

We are considering moving to Ocean Springs. We are concerned about the amount of rainfall. We have lived in Florida where the amount of rain is comparable but there it rains in tremendous storms then clears off for the day. We live in Kentucky now where there is less rain but it is slow dreary drizzly rain that goes on for days without alot of accumulation. How would you describe it in Ocean Springs. So basicallly we would like to know if it sunny or dreary. How are the winters?

I would like to see pictures of the inside of the saloon,because I am interested in visiting the saloon for a vacation?

Having never been to Mississippi can anyone recommend any scenic drives in the northern part of the state? We'll be in Memphis for a couple days the last week of April so it's fairly close. Any drives or gardens with spring flowers blooming would be great! Thanks

we'll be in natchez on Tuesday night Dec 19....I know that somewhere I read about Christmas lighting walkway along the river....can you send me info on where it is...how long a walk....etc etc...many thanks

Are there any shuttle buses available at casinos anymore? We always took advantage of the shuttle buses to get around when we came down. The guys would take the cars golfing and we would hop on the shuttle buses to get from casino to casino. If no shuttle buses any other ideas how we could get around town now?

Thanks,

Kay

Want to know is there any sony PS2 service center in RT Nagar Bangalore

I have heard that jackson is dirty, run down, and poor. is that true?

Hi there

I am living in South African and will be visiting Lucern in December 2006. I would like to know if anyone has any tips for the winter eg average temperatures etc. I have visited Switzerland before but it was in was in summer.

Thanx
Ferozah

My wife an I toured the Vicksburg Military Park two years ago. What a wonderful and touching tribute to the people who lived an dfought in that beautiful city.

We are from California and were traveling to visit military relatives in Biloxi MS. I am somewhat of a history buff and so we planned the visit to Vicksburg well in advance. As you enter the park-near the visitor center there is a monument that includes the names of the states that sent troops to fight there on behalf of the Confederacy. I was surprised to see "Maryland" on that monument. Can you provide any details about that, since Maryland was not truly part of the confederacy?

Thank you so much. We loved your city and the south in general. Hope to retire in the area in a few years.

My wife and I are considering moving to Tunica. We want to know what people think about the area, and if the appartments are ghetto, or is the city in general pretty nice?

The fall, I'll be doing a road trip w/ my brother from Hollywood, Fl to our family home in New Mexico. I am thinking of taking I-10 through the Florida panhandle all the way to El Paso. I haven't heard from him about what he wants to see, but none of us are into amusement parks. Nature, history, art, and those kitcshy bits are the types of things I focus on when I road trip alone.

Are there sights I should not miss along this route?

Are there areas that are still not repaired from all of the hurricaine's last year that I should avoid ... or that I should stop in and lend a hand?

BTW- Crossposting in the Florida, Alabama, La, and Tx forums :)

I'm planiing a vacation in Peermade and Periyar, and need advice on trvael to anf from these locations back to Bangalore. Also palces to see and accomodation.

Which road would you recommend taking from Memphis to Natchez?
Would 61 be more scenic than I55 or would it take forever?
We idealy want to arrive before dark.
Any suggestions much appreciated.

thanks
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I am getting ready to move to Hattiesburg or Birmingham and was wondering if it is an OK place for a single 31 year old guy to live or if it is only a college town?

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We are going to the Grand in Biolxi in July. Do they still have the shuttle bus to go to Gulfport Grand ? Thanks PW

Some say its boring hot and miserable. Others say its interesting. Any opinions?

Any discount coupons available for Ship Island Excursions? We need adult and child prices hopefully reduced.

We will be in Biloxi the Monday after Memorial day. We are looking for a really good seafood restaurant. We would like to stay away from chain-type restaurants and the casinos and really have some less 'touristy' place to go. Driving a short distance wouldn't be a problem. Also, we will be staying on the boulevard, but not at a beach front hotel and would like to know about public access to the beaches in Biloxi. Any information would be great!!

Hi There, I am going to be living in Jackson, Mississippi for 10 weeks this summer for an internship. I am going to be down there with a girl from my school. I guess I am looking for any sorts of tips, hints or haunts anyone wants to recommend or warn me about. This is also a long shot but we are looking to secure housing for the 10 weeks and because of the nature of the stay (needing a place that is both furnished and short term lease) the lowest rent we can find is $1550/month which I know is a lot for Jackson. I was thinking someone might be able to recommend something a bit more friendly for the student budget.

-c.

I'm off to Mississippi for 3 weeks in July and plan to end up in New Orleans. Never been before - probably the furthest, longest holiday ever for me. We have the flights and car booked already and now want nice, affordable places to stay in the Delta - we'll go anywhere: Jackson, Memphis, Natchez, Hattiesburg... Whatever!

Interests: Photography; Blues Music; Beer; Anything Interesting & Food

Anything, anything at all you have to say will be appreciated except, "whatever you do, don't go to Mississippi in July."

Regards

Martin

We are going to Biloxi for our anniversary and would like suggestions on a place to take in some dancing. We would prefer some place with a live band, but it is not necessary. Any swing or tango clubs in the area that possibly offer lessons? We will be there for easter weekend. Please reply to nelson_c@bellsouth.net

WHEN IS THE MARDI GRAS PARADE IN LUCEDALE ?

Are ATV's (Four-wheelers) allowed in the park? And is so what is the noise db?

Hi,

My wife and I are planning a trip there late Oct. Besides the trip to Mt Pilatus, what not to be missed?

Thanks
Lawrence

I'm a writer and an artist, and I'm relocating to the Gulf Coast area of MS. I'm looking for a safe, "artsy" neighborhood, where
the rents are reasonable. Any and all tips and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.