Introduction

Located in eastern Central Mississippi, Meridian lives up to its name as being in the middle of it all, being between major cities yet having everything visitors need right at their fingertips. From baseball at Sykes to pickleball at Sammie Davidson Spots Complex, no matter the sport, Meridian has the facilities to cover it.

For learning experiences, Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian has hands-on, engaging exhibits and programs focusing on literacy, STEAM, health and nutrition. Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience honors the state’s legends in arts and entertainment with exhibitions, performances, classes and events. Meanwhile, the historic Soulé Steam Museum preserves and educates about the Soulé company’s industrial legacy with original furnishings and equipment from the early 1900s.

Enjoy the great outdoors at the 3,300-acre Bonita Lakes Park, which offers equestrian trails, mountain biking and leisurely options like fishing and picnicking. The 65-foot Dunn’s Falls was once used as a power source for the historic Carroll-Richardson Gristmill, which is open for tours.

For family-friendly ventures, Lazy Acres Farm Fun provides countryside entertainment ranging from exploring a corn maze to pig races. If an urban experience is more your thing, Event Zona & Rebound Trampoline Park offers trampolines, bowling, an arcade and more.