The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area

84-mile route from Holly Springs to Bay Springs Lake
Holly Springs, MS

Birding and wildlife viewing on 2600 acres of restored hardwood forest. Bird walks, nature hikes, gardens, tour of antebellum house and environmental education. Site of annual Hummingbird festival. 15 miles of wooded & open nature trails with improved sites; wildflower pastures & cemeteries; visitor center is a 2-1/2 story brick Federal-style home burned during the Civil War, restored in 1968; beautiful hummingbird garden and extensive grounds. Nearby attractions: Walter Place, Yellow Fever Museum, Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery, & Graceland Too
285 Plains Rd.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
Phone: 662.252.1155
www.msaudubon.org
strawberryplains.audubon.org
Hours: Tue-Sat, Please call ahead; Sun, By appointment; House tours Sat only 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or By appointment
Admission: General Admission-$3 Adults,$2 Children, under 5 years old free. House Tours (Includes Gen. Fee)-$8 Adults, $5 Children

A non-profit charitable organization. Helps equestrian families with catastrophically ill children by using the donation money to make house payments, pay utility bills, buy groceries, and make vehicle notes. You can enjoy riding horses, camping and massages.
Sports: Equestrian
Holly Springs, MS 38635
Phone: 901.827.4251
www.thishorseissilent.org

Tour tells the story of the December, 1862 Civil War raid on Holly Springs by Confederate General Earl Van Dorn. This action stopped General Grants first attempt to take Vicksburg.
148 E. College Ave.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
Phone: 662.252.2515
www.visithollysprings.com
Hours: 7 days a week
Admission: Free

Located in the gentle rolling hills of northern Mississippi, Wall Doxey State Park is 890 acres of upland hardwood and pine surrounding a 60-acre scenic, spring-fed lake. A 2.5 mile nature trail leads visitors through the park. The lake has an abundant population of sunfish, bass, catfish, gar, and resident flocks of Canada geese and wood ducks. Tour the park by car or along a series of recently renovated foot trails.
3946 Hwy 7 South
Holly Springs, MS 38635
Phone: 662.252.4231
Fax: 662.252.5536
Toll-Free: 1.800.467.2757
www.mdwfp.com
Admission: Yes
Sites: 9 cabins, 17 tent sites, 64 RV sites (paved), 64 back-ins (57'), hook-ups (64W, 64E), 20/30/50 amps, shaded spots, dump station
Facilities: Group Camp accommodates 104 for summer camp retreats and family reunions; 8 individual huts sleep 13 each, meal included; banquet/catering service; restrooms, showers, laundry, security, firewood, conference/meeting
Nearby attractions: Marshall County museums, Strawberry Plains Audubon Society, The University of Mississippi, Rowan Oak, & Kirkwood National Golf Course; Spring Lake in the park has over 200 springs that fed this beautiful 60-acre lake. The water stays clear and cold year-round and completely replaces itself every 51 hours. There are two 20-hole disc golf courses, a disc golf pro shop, four outdoor picnic shelters; fishing, hiking trails

Once the home of General and Mrs. Ulysess S. Grant in 1862, during the Civil War. Contains a combination of Gothic and Classic Greek Revival Styles. Tours available.
330 W. Chulahoma Ave.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
Phone: 662.252.2515
Fax: 662.252.2696
http://walterplace.com
Hours: Mon-Sat, Daily Tours at 1:00 p.m.
Admission: Yes

Preserved church tells the story of the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1878, which devastated the city.
305 E. College Ave.
Holly Springs, MS
Phone: 662.252.2515
www.visithollysprings.com
Hours: Pilgrimage and Holiday House Tours; Or by appointment
Admission: $2 Per person