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Amusements

  • Cedar Hill Farm
    8 Love Road • Hernando, MS 38632
    662-429-2540
    Nestled on approximately 120 acres of rolling hills, this interesting family owned farm offers "the best fun in the country" through hayrides, ponyrides, a petting zoo, a children's playground, and a picnic area. Don't miss the "Pumpkin Patch" in the fall and, in June, you can pick fresh blackberries. more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • DeSoto County Courthouse (circa 1836)
    2535 Highway 51 South • Hernando, MS 38632
    662-429-5011
    Learn the history of famed Spanish explorer Hernando deSoto, who explored this area in 1541 and 1542, through this courthouse's spectacular wall murals which depict DeSoto's discovery of the Mississippi River.  map

Libraries & Research Centers

  • Hernando Public Library
    370 West Commerce Street • Hernando, MS 38632
    662-429-4439
    "Serving DeSoto, Lafayette, Panola, Tate, and Tunica counties in Northwest Mississippi," this full service library offers a wide range of books and reference materials, as well as programs for both children and adults. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

  • DeSoto County Museum
    111 East Commerce • Hernando, MS 38632
    662-429-8852
    The history of DeSoto County from the early European explorers through today is showcased at this museum. Exhibits include Civil War artifacts, African-American history, an authentic log cabin, a replica of an antebellum mansion parlor, and other artifacts from DeSoto County's history. more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Noah's Paradise Exotic Animal Park
    3501 Highway 305 South • Hernando, MS 38632
    662-233-0111
    Get up close to exotic animals in Mississippi while at this enchanting animal park where visitors can meet animals such as Pewee the camel, Scooter the kangaroo, Prancer the reindeer, and Buster the monkey.  map

Tours & Cruises

  • Hernando De Soto Memorial Trail
    2465 Highway 51 South • Hernando, MS 38632
    662-429-9055
    Open everyday from dawn to dusk, this trail is a self guided tour to the site of Hernando de Soto's discovery of the Mississippi River in 1541. You can find a map of the trail at the Hernando Chamber of Commerce.   map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

  • Nesbit Blueberry Plantation
    123 Malone Road • Hernando, MS 38632
    662-429-3778 or 662-449-2983
    A family owned and operated you-pick farm ten miles from Memphis, Nesbit Blueberry Plantation grows Rabbit eye blueberries, specifically premeir, climax, tiff blue and Austin varieties. The farm is physically located at 690 Bankston Road in Nesbit, Mississippi. Please call before visiting to know the picking conditions. more...

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