Summer On A Budget
Fun Mississippi day trips, berry farms, splash pads, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly stops that won’t break the bank.
Budget Tip: Before you go, check each location’s website or Facebook page for current hours, weather updates, and seasonal availability.
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Seward Farms
Located on the Gulf Coast and a fun option for a summer farm outing.
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Cedar Hill Farm
A family-friendly farm destination in Hernando, Mississippi.
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Mitchell Farms
A Collins, Mississippi farm with seasonal fun and activities.
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U-Pick Blueberries
Pecan Hill Farms
Located on Hwy 18 in Raymond, featuring u-pick blueberries, blackberries, and flowers.
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Organic Picking
Blueberry Hill Organic Farm
Located in Canton, offering a close-to-home organic berry picking experience.
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Local Favorite
Ricky Joe’s Farm
A Morton, Mississippi option for u-pick berries during early summer.
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Picnic Friendly
Nesbit Blueberry Farm
A northern Mississippi farm offering u-pick berries, picnic tables, and fresh berries.
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Road Trip Stop
Red Bluff
Known as Mississippi’s Little Grand Canyon, near Foxworth in Marion County.
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Bike Trail
Belhaven Mountain Bike Trails
Off-road marked bicycle trails connected with the Museum Trail.
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Museum Stop
Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum
Learn how communities, farming families, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers use the river.
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Camping
Rocky Springs Campground
A unique campground next to a ghost town.
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History
Vicksburg Military Park
A fun way to get kids interested in history and see a real battlefield.
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Splash Pad
MS Children’s Museum Splash Pad
Jackson, MS. Generally open Monday–Saturday 9 AM–5 PM and Sunday 1 PM–5 PM.
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Splash Pad
Liberty Park Splash Pad
Madison, MS. Generally open daily from 8 AM–8 PM.
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Splash Pad
Jackson Zoo Splash Pad
Jackson, MS. Open Tuesday–Sunday from 9 AM–4 PM.
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Indoor Fun
MS Museum of Art
Jackson, MS. Open during regular museum hours.
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Lake Day
Yogi on the Lake
Pelahatchie, MS. Open Monday–Sunday from 9 AM–5 PM.
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Splash Park
Shiloh Splash Park
Brandon, MS. Open Monday–Friday 10 AM–5 PM, Saturday 10 AM–6 PM, and Sunday 1 PM–6 PM.
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