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WEEKEND GETAWAYS - Friday, March 7, 2008
Make The Most Of Your Vacation - From Coast to Coast!
Greetings Getaway Lover,
Greetings Getaway Lover, We're off to the Gulf
Coast......
While the Mississippi Gulf Coast is famous for its
fresh seafood, warm breezes, sport fishing, year-round
golf and 24-hour casinos, the big question on a lot of
people's mind is: what's open? We thought we would go
ahead and answer that question for you. Because the
Mississippi Gulf Coast is quickly making a big comeback,
now is the perfect time to start planning your Spring
Break or that early summer vacation to our Gulf Coast.
Happy Trails,
Jan
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--DESTINATION: Mississippi
With its unique blend of cities and countrysides, history
and contemporary appeal, porch swings and riverboat gam-
ing, Mississippi has something for everyone. Combined
with the legendary hospitality of the state, visits here
are sure to be memorable.
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--WHAT TO DO AND SEE:
"The Rock" at Southern Miss
Take a stroll down the "Eagle Walk" under the M.M.
Roberts stadium where the names of great football
legends including Ray Guy and Brett Favre can be
seen. Special events and football games are held
here throughout the year.
Location Hwy. 49 S. to Hardy St. Intersection
Hattiesburg, MS
Forrest County
Mailing P.O. Box 5016
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone 601.266.4491
Fax 601.266.5374
Toll-Free
Website http://www.usm.edu/
Email mailto:marketingandpublicrelations@usm.edu
Contact USM Public Relations
Details Open Year Round
Hours: Call for schedule of events and games.
Admission Free
Gift Shop Yes
Handicap Accessible Yes
Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby
Museum of war memorabilia covering the Civil War era
to the Persian Gulf War. Over 10,000 items on display.
Features a library and outside displays of tanks and
planes.
Location Hwy 49, South Gate, Bldg. 850
Camp Shelby, MS
Forrest County
Driving Directions
Mailing Hwy 49, South Gate, Bldg. 850
Camp Shelby, MS 39407
Phone 601.558.2757
Fax 601.558.2377
Toll-Free
Website http://armedforcesmuseum.us/
Email mailto:chad.daniels@ms.ngb.army.mil
Contact Chad Daniels, Director
Details Open Year Round
Hours: Tue-Sat 9a.m.-4:30p.m., Sun-Mon closed
Admission Free
Gift Shop Yes
Biloxi Shrimping Trip/Shrimp Tour
pride and heritage of Biloxi comes alive aboard this
unique educational cruise; kids welcome; see the
spectacular world of sea life caught on a real
shrimping expedition
Location Biloxi Small Craft Harbor
Biloxi, MS
Harrison County
Driving Directions
Mailing PO Box 1315
Biloxi, MS 39533
Phone 228.385.1182
Fax 228.388.6693
Toll-Free 1.800.289.7908
Website http://www.gcww.com/sailfish
Email mailto:shrimptour@aol.com
Contact Corrie or Virginia Eleuterius
Details Mar-Nov
Hours: Call for daily departure times.
Admission yes
Gift Shop Yes
Handicap Accessible Yes
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Other Places of Interest:
Queen City Speedway
Sprint cars, mini-sprints, bike races and more.
Location 4062 Arundel Rd.
Meridian, MS
Lauderdale County
Driving Directions
Mailing P.O. Box 5313
Meridian, MS 39302
Phone 601.485.0201 or 485.2032
Fax 601.486.4988
Toll-Free 1.888.868.7720
Website
Email mailto:tourism@lauderdalecounty.org
Contact Queen City Speedway
Details Open Year Round
Hours: Call for schedule
Admission Call for admission rates
Tunica Riverpark
See, learn & experience the Big River upclose through
our museum, aquariums, observation platform, nature
trail & Tunica Queen river cruise.
Location One Riverpark Dr.
Tunica Resorts, MS
Tunica County
Driving Directions
Mailing P.O. Box 99
Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
Phone 662.357.0050
Fax 662.357.0170
Toll-Free 866.517.4837
Website http://www.tunicariverpark.com
Email mailto:ritawright@tunicariverpark.com
Contact Rita Wright
Details Tunica River Queen will suspend operation until Spring of 2007
Hours: Sun-Sat 9a.m.-5p.m.
Admission $5 Adults, $4 Senior Citizens & Children 12 & under
Gift Shop Yes
Handicap Accessible Yes
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--WHERE TO SLEEP:
Find a wide assortment of Mississippi hotels, motels and
resorts, each offering their own brand of accommodations
and amenities. Costs for Mississippi motels and hotels
range from economy to extravagant, depending on your
requirements. Major chains, as well as locally owned
business, are plentiful and just waiting to roll out
the red carpet.
Our Mississippi resorts are surprisingly affordable and
offer outstanding opportunities to enjoy top-name
entertainment, incredible cuisine, and non-stop gaming
action. Most Mississippi resorts feature excellent
conference and convention centers, just perfect for all
your meeting needs. Luxury spas, great shopping, amazing
exercise facilities, championship golf courses...
Alluvian, The
45 Rooms and 5 suites, handicapped accessible rooms,
smoking rooms, exercise room, conference room,
restaurant, lounge and Mississippi & The American
Hotel & Association member.
Location 318 Howard St.
Greenwood, MS
Leflore County
Driving Directions
Mailing 318 Howard St.
Greenwood, MS 38930
Phone 662.451.1500
Fax 662.453.2118
Toll-Free 1.866.600.5201
Website http://www.thealluvian.com
Email
Contact Dolly Whitman, Sales
Golf Package Yes
Payment Options Mastercard, Visa, American Express and
Discover.
MS Hotel Lodging Association Member Yes
American Hotel/Motel Association Member Yes
Pets Allowed Unknown or N/A
Beaujolais Villas Condos
36 Rooms, smoking rooms, outdoor pool and golf package.
Location 11263 Gorenflo Road
Biloxi, MS
Harrison County
Driving Directions
Mailing 11263 Gorenflo Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
Phone 228.396.1004
Fax
Toll-Free 1.800.559.1004
Website http://www.angelfire.com/ms2/condo/
Email mailto:fsuevillas@cableone.net
Contact Jean Barker
Golf Package Yes
Payment Options Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover.
Pets Allowed Unknown or N/A
Diamond Jacks Casino Hotel
124 Rooms, handicapped accessible rooms, smoking
rooms, outdoor pool, restaurants, lounges and
entertainment.
Location 3990 Washington St.
Vicksburg, MS
Warren County
Driving Directions
Mailing P.O. Box 820668
Vicksburg, MS 39182
Phone 601.636.5700
Fax 601.630.4312
Toll-Free 1.800.946.4753
Website http://www.diamondjacks.com
Email
Contact Alex Scaglione
Payment Options Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover,
Diners Club and Carte Blanche.
Pets Allowed Unknown or N/A
--WHERE TO DINE:
If you’re on Highway 45 near Brooksville, stop in for
some premier baked goods at the Ole Country Bakery.
Operated by Mennonites from the nearby community, this
bakery serves pastries, pies, and breads, and even has
a lunch menu. Their baked goods are sold at various
locations, but if you want them fresh, make the drive
to the original place. Brooksville; 662-738-5795.
2. Situated at the famed crossroads where legendary
blues man Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil
is another famous Clarksdale landmark: Abe’s Bar-B-Q.
Since 1924, barbeque lovers have flocked to Abe’s to
enjoy tender pulled pork sandwiches and splendid sides.
Come hungry and order the “Big Abe.” Clarksdale;
662-624-9947.
3. The one and only cactus plantation in the whole
world is in Edwards. Can you imagine? John and Gwen
Thomas grow 3,500 cactus varieties, and they love to
show them off along with the other succulents they
grow. Many varieties are available for purchase, so
take something home with you. The pricklier the
better! Edwards; 601-852-2705.
Click here to view more online 439 must-sees, must-
eats, must-haves, and must-dos for an authentic
Mississippi experience’For a copy of this guide, call
1.866.SEE MISS (733.6477).
While visiting Mississippi's countless antique shops
to fine art galleries, don't forget to satisfy your
appetite with Mississippi's unique restaurants. If
the mouthwatering cuisine doesn't stop you then
shopping at the state's largest mall in Ridgeland
will. From savory barbeque and crispy catfish to
shopping malls and specialty shops you're sure to
find what you are looking for. Shopping and dining
in Mississippi...there's no better combination.
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