Hotels in Meridian, MS

If you’re looking for a fun place to explore in the Southeast, look no further than beautiful Meridian, Mississippi. Home to several historical landmarks and attractions, Meridian offers something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or entertainment, your Southern adventure awaits when you book your room at the best Meridian hotels.

Meridian is renowned for its delicious southern cuisine—and for good reason! The city has several restaurants offering classic dishes, like fried chicken and biscuits, as well as Southern staples, such as fried green tomatoes topped with pimento cheese or shrimp po’boys served on homemade hoagie rolls.

Located in downtown Meridian, be sure to check out the MSU Riley Center. This restored 1880s theater serves as one of the most beautiful venues in Mississippi, offering live music performances, dance recitals, and theatrical shows for visitors to enjoy. The center also houses a museum that displays artifacts from the building’s past as well as other historical artifacts from around Meridian. It's also home to some of the best theaters in the region where both local and nationally acclaimed performers come to entertain guests.

For a glimpse of life in Civil War-era Meridian, visit the impressive Victorian mansion known as Merrehope. Built by General William Barksdale during the Civil War, this historic home offers guided tours that include stories about life in both the antebellum and post-Civil War times. A popular place for wedding receptions, make sure to marvel at the regal gardens surrounding the mansion.

If you're looking for a place where you can learn more about Mississippi's past while staying at the top hotels in Meridian, then head on over to the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum located at East End Park. This museum showcases artifacts from Mississippi's industrial heritage, including tools used by workers during this time period as well as information about how these industries shaped the economy of Meridian.

The Meridian Civil Rights Trail is a significant part of remembering one of America's most important civil rights movements; desegregation. Part of the downtown African-American Business District, take a self-guided tour and get an up-close and personal look at one of the first lunch counter sit-ins at Woolworths and Blackwell Park, site of numerous civil rights rallies. The trail also includes a memorial dedicated to those who fought for desegregation in Meridian and beyond. Along this trail, you will find monuments honoring civil rights activists who fought for justice during this tumultuous time period in American history.

From savoring Southern food to revisiting Mississippi’s past, there are plenty of things to do when visiting Meridian. Enjoy the best in Southern hospitality when you book your stay from hotels in Meridian.

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