5 Tiny Towns In Mississippi That Come Alive In The Summertime
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published July 12, 2022
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Between the high temperatures and immense humidity, summer in Mississippi can be a real drag – but it doesn’t have to be! There are several tiny towns in the state that really hit their stride during the season. Take, for instance, the tiny towns below, they offer some of the best summer fun in Mississippi.
With roughly 6,000 residents, Waveland is one of the smaller towns on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. It’s also the only community of the Gulf Coast that prohibits commercial buildings on its beachfront, which means there’s lots of undisturbed shoreline. Water-related fun in Waveland doesn’t end with the beach, though. The small town is home to Buccaneer State Park, a 343-acre park with lots of amenities, including a 4.5-acre waterpark.
Typically, things move at a slower pace in Mendenhall, a small town with about 3,000 residents. However, during the summer season, it gets a bit livelier, as people flock to Mendenhall’s Merit Water Park. A natural waterpark, it’s devoid of slides and rides. Instead, though, it boasts a spring-fed creek with an old-fashioned swimming hole and several small falls.
Nestled in north Mississippi, Snow Lake Shores is a tiny town with just 300 permanent residents. During the summer season, that number swells to over 900, as seasonal residents and vacationers flock to Snow Lake Shores to take advantage of its picturesque lake and relaxing surroundings.
Louisville is located in the rolling hills of east central Mississippi, Louisville is home to roughly 6,000 residents and Lake Tiak-O'Khata, a waterfront resort with lots of amenities, including a white sand beach, 25,000-square-foot swim area, inflatable obstacle course, inflatable waterslides, and lots more.
With just 3,000 residents, Collins is the last place you’d expect to find a top-rated attraction, but that’s exactly what you’ll find in the tiny town, which is home to Grand Paradise Waterpark. A water wonderland, the park encompasses 7 acres – every inch of which is packed with fun-in-the-sun excitement for all ages.
So, what do you think? Are these tiny towns must-visit during summer in Mississippi? Ever spent the season in any of the towns mentioned above? What do you think are the best things to do in Mississippi during the season? Tell us!
These aren’t the only towns that offer summer fun in Mississippi. Located on the Gulf Coast and brimming with opportunities for water-related fun, Gulfport is another great place to celebrate the season.
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