To make your trip to Mississippi the best it can be, be sure to stop at one of our twelve Welcome Centers when you first enter our state. You’ll be glad you did.

Mississippi's Welcome Centers are attractions unto themselves. Each Welcome Center is built to resemble the antebellum structures Mississippi is so famous for—and they’re all beautifully decorated with fine antique furnishings. Neatly manicured grounds feature picnic tables and grills, telephones, recreational vehicle waste disposal facilities, 24-hour security, restrooms and weather information. Motorcoach parking is available, as well as complimentary refreshments. The Welcome Center staff stands ready to answer any questions you have, and they can even help you make lodging reservations in Mississippi. Regular hours at all Welcome Centers are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.

So plan on stopping at a Welcome Center when you arrive here. It’s a great way to find out about current events, activities, news, and also to pick up brochures and guides about all of the interesting and exciting destinations in Mississippi.

Each year Mississippi Welcome Centers celebrate NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK. Activities are listed here!

And, if you need another reason to stop by for a visit, 3 of our Welcome Centers are now equipped with wireless internet - DeSoto County Welcome Center, Hancock County Welcome Center, and Lauderdale County Welcome Center. Stop by and get connected!