Meridian: Mississippi’s Galloping City
Known as the sixth largest city in Mississippi, Meridian is also called the “Queen City of the East” as its counterpart New Orleans is one of the end stations of the main railroad leading to both cities. It was in the year 1906 when Railway Express Agency opened its doors to make Meridian, MS start its prosperity as a city. Booking a flight to Meridian Regional Airport will kick start your way to visiting this wonderful city and you can find the best hotels within the area while you're at it.
Best Time to Visit
Reservations at Meridian, MS Hotels are best done beforehand during the peak months which are between May, June and July. Off peak month us November, so expect cheaper hotel rates and plane tickets at this time. To enjoy outdoor activities with good weather, suggested months are second and third week of April up to mid June and third and fourth week of August to mid October.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the famous landmarks in Meridian, Mississippi is the Dentzel Carousel. This national landmark can be visited for actual riding, and art appreciation as local painters and art groups collaborates to make the city surrounded by these majestic horses. Those who love to know more about how Meridian became what it is today will be amazed with what Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum has to show them, housing pieces of history that reminds people how townsmen of this city are during the early 20th century. Take a tour in the Meridian Museum of Art. After taking a trip at these landmarks, rest at some of the best hotels like the Holiday Inn Meridian E, Hilton Garden Inn Meridian and Drury Inn & Suites Meridian.