- TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Madison, Mississippi, including 32 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Jackson and Ridgeland.
- From Cajun Odysea to Malco Grandview Cinema, the Madison area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Fishing and History Museums.
- Madison, Mississippi is home to nearly 25,000 residents, spanning less than 14 square miles. This moderately populated city, named after President James Madison, a past resident of the town, represents a culture dedicated to history. In addition, Madison boasts a variety of outdoor recreation, exploring the vast nature of the area.
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The main purpose of the Ridgeland Bike Trail is to provide a parallel path for bike riders along the Natchez Trace Parkway. This separate trail keeps bikers and pedestrians safe while still allowing them to travel the same route as the major parkway.
9.0 Miles
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1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
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There are plenty of things to see at the Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum: a heritage center, a rose garden, several mills, a blacksmith shop, and others, all of them dedicated to agriculture and forestry, the state's most important industries.
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Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
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1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
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Mississippi's most elite athletes are honored at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. The attached museum includes uniforms, photos, life-size statues, newspaper articles and other items related to the athletes.
9.5 Miles
Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the Mississippi Children's Museum offers a panoply of fun things to see and do. Its most popular exhibits touch on topics such as active play, nutrition, sports, cooking and careers.
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2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
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Science education is front and center at the 7,000-square foot Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Its diverse holdings include dinosaur bones, gemstones, raw minerals, taxidermied animals and geological displays. The museum is appropriate for children and adults.
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2531 North State St, Jackson, MS 39216
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A multi-purpose sports facility, Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium hosts numerous state and community events. And seating over 60,000 fans, it is commonly used for college football games. It is also a popular locale for musical concerts.
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2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive, Jackson, MS 39213
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The Medgar Evers Home is most known as the site of the civil right leader's assassination in 1963. Now the house contains a museum that include text and photographs that tell the story of Evers' life.
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355 West Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39216
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Also a fire safety education center, the City of Jackson Fire Museum features a collection of historic memorabilia and artifacts, including a variety of fire engines, uniforms, pictures, and communication equipment.
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Millsaps college is a private liberal arts college that was founded in 1890 by members of the Methodist Church. The school’s colors are purple and white, and they sports teams are known as the Majors.
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The former home of revered author Eudora Welty, the Eudora Welty House was also Welty's lifelong writing workshop. The house has vintage appointments (most originally belonging to Welty herself) and regular tours are available.