ATTRACTIONS

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...