Romantic Mississippi

Mississippi offers romantic destinations for all types of couples from the active adventurers to the sit, back and relax type! Here's some suggestions for when you really want to get away from it all and just unwind and reconnect.

• The Alluvian in Greenwood for Spa Sophisticates

Located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, the Alluvian Hotel and Spa provides the ultimate for a romantic break. The Alluvian has an award-winning restaurant serving up classic Southern dishes, while across the street is a luxury spa offering a complete menu of treatments. Couples can also enjoy cooking classes, or a full culinary weekend, at the Viking Cooking School, also located directly across the road from the Alluvian hotel in downtown Greenwood. Read more...

• The Roost Hotel in Ocean Springs is perfect for the Beach Beauties

The Roost is a boutique hotel located in the picturesque coastal town of Ocean Springs. A beautifully restored historic building, The Roost is walking distance from both delightful downtown restaurants offering fantastic coastal cuisine to serene sunsets on the beach. You and your special someone will find yourselves charmed by all that this laid-back beach town has to offer. Read more...

• Monmouth Historic Inn in Natchez is one for the History Buffs

An early 19th-century antebellum mansion set on 26-acres of beautiful gardens, Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens welcomes visitors to experience all that is charming about the South. Located in the heart of Natchez this Mississippi River city is where historic sites and breath taking views abound. This unique inn is listed as a National Historic Landmark where you will most certainly experience history and Southern hospitality at its finest. Read more...

• Hotel Chester in Starkville suits the Retro Romantics

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Starkville, Hotel Chester was built in 1925 as a full service hotel. Not only has the historic hotel been lovingly restored, but the hotel’s unique Beer Garden was given a facelift in 2013 by world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay during Season 2 of his programme Hotel Hell. Visit this quaint college town and share a craft brew for two! Read more...

Tishomingo State Park offers the Adventure for Outdoor Enthusiasts

For outdoor adventure, Tishomingo State Park offers some of Mississippi’s best hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing and even rock climbing. This breath taking state park has six rustic cabins and one cottage available to rent, making it the ultimate retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains - approximately 45-miles from Tupelo - Tishomingo State Park is steeped in history and scenic beauty. The famous Natchez Trace Parkway, the highway of the early 1800s and a scenic parkway, runs directly through the park. Discover the same timeless beauty that enchanted Indians and explorers centuries ago and treat your one and only to the great outdoors of Tishomingo. Read more...

For more information on any of the above, or alternative romantic accommodation ideas email Mississippi@deep-south-usa.com