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Local Area Attractions Near Meridian East / Toomsuba KOA Journey

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The Dentzel Carousel

The Dentzel Carousel

Meridian's one of a kind historic carousel and carousel house, along with Highland Park, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The Carousel House is the only remaining original carousel building built from a Dentzel blueprint.

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Jimmie Rodgers Museum

Jimmie Rodgers Museum

The Father of Country Music was also known as the 'Singing Brakeman' was born in Meridian in 1897. Jimmie was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame in 1961. The Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Festival is held in May each year and is a showcase of talent for well-known country music artists.

Dunn's Falls

Dunn's Falls

Visit an authentic grist mill of 1857, preserved in working order and experience the 65-foot waterfall once used as the power source. Stetson hats were also manufactured here. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and wade in the waters of the Chunky River.

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Grand Opera House

Grand Opera House

The Mississippi State University Riley Center's Grand Opera House features historic architecture with modern amenities and the latest in technology to create the ultimate performing arts experience. The Grand Opera House was built in 1889.

Soule' Live Steam Festival and Railfest

Soule' Live Steam Festival and Railfest

Come for the Festival and also visit the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum, a project to restore the Soule' Steam Feed Works Industrial Site

Simmons - Wright General Store

Simmons - Wright General Store

The Simmons - Wright Company is a historic general store established in 1884 in Kewanee, Mississippi. Kewanee is the about 5 miles from the campground at exit 169. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. They serve a good country style breakfast and lunch.

Antique Mall of Meridian

Antique Mall of Meridian

Antique Mall of Meridian, with 34 dealers, is your local source for period and country antiques, pottery and collectibles. For more information, phone 601-483-4683 or email [email protected]

Meridian Museum of Art

Meridian Museum of Art

The Meridian Museum of Art is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Mississippi Landmark which features rotating exhibitions.

Philadelphia, MS (45 miles NW)

Philadelphia, MS (45 miles NW)

Silver Star and Golden Moon Casinos, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, Philadelphia Country Club, Williams Brothers Store.

Jackson, MS (100 miles W)

Jackson, MS (100 miles W)

Multitude of museums, State Capital, Governor's Mansion, Russell C. Davis Planetarium, Jackson Zoological Park, Waterland USA.

Laurel, MS (70 miles S)

Laurel, MS (70 miles S)

Here you will find the Bear Creek Golf Club, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Golden Oldies Antique Mall, Office Products Center (an enormous selection of Christmas ornaments, of which many are European mouth-blown figural glass ornaments).

Hattiesburg, MS (100 miles S)

Hattiesburg, MS (100 miles S)

Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg Historical District (one of the largest in MS), Black Creek in Desoto National Forest (Mississippi's premier canoeing stream).

Birmingham, AL (135 miles E)

Birmingham, AL (135 miles E)

Visionland Theme Park, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Desoto Caverns, Birmingham Zoo, Barber Motor Sports Park, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Mississippi Children's Museum

Mississippi Children's Museum

The Mississippi Children's Museum was opened in 2021 and features multiple hands on activities to inspire your children's imagination.

Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX)

The MAX is located in downtown Meridian, It opened in 2018. It is a place to learn about all the amazing artists, musicians, actors, authors and entertainers who are from Mississippi. Also available are activities for children. They have a very large store with a selection of gifts, books, jewelry, pottery, clothing etc. There are a lot of really good restaurants within walking distance.

Bonita Lakes Parks

Bonita Lakes Parks

Bonita Lakes Park has three man made lakes and an area of around 3,300 acres. It offers fishing, hiking & horseback riding.