Tours and Trails

Architectural Driving Tour

Half-day activity

Aberdeen is famous for her variety of architectural styles and elements such as, stained and leaded glass windows, towers, bays and brackets. This little Mississippi town boasts outstanding examples of almost every period and style…

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Cultural Venue

Elkin Theatre

Wheelchair accessible

Typically a few hours

The Art Nouveau-style Elkin Theatre is an old part of Aberdeen history. When the Elkin opened in 1937, it was considered one of the finest and best equipped theatres in the south. In 1985, a…

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Historical Sites & Landmarks

The Magnolias

Wheelchair accessible

Half-day activity

The Magnolias is one of the finest examples of antebellum architecture in Mississippi. Built in 1850 by Dr. and Mrs. William Sykes, this historic home is now owned by the City of Aberdeen and is…

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Outdoor Activities

Blue Bluff Campground & Recreation

Family-friendly

Full-day or longer

Blue Bluff Recreation Area, on the Aberdeen Lake section of the Tenn-Tom Waterway, is perhaps one of the most scenic recreation areas on the waterway. The area is located just north of Aberdeen and boasts…

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Tours and Trails

Aberdeen Black History Trail

Wheelchair accessible (depending on path conditions)

Half-day to full-day activity

The Self-Guided Driving Tour has 15 stops significant to black history in Aberdeen. Our Trail focuses attention on African-Americans who made their start in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas. Our aim is to shine light…

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Community Events

Farmers Market

The Aberdeen Farmers' Market in Mississippi is open on Friday mornings from May through August, featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, and crafts. Located at 319 South Chestnut Street in Aberdeen, MS, this market not…

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Historical Marker

Aberdeen Mississippi Blues Marker

Quick-stop

The Aberdeen Mississippi Blues Markeris dedicated to the history of blues music in Aberdeen, Mississippi. It focuses on three influential blues artists: Booker “Bukka” White, Chester Arthur “Howlin’ Wolf” Burnett, and Albert King. Bukka White…

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Historical Marker

Other Historical Markers

Quick-stop

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Art Gallery

Main Street Art Gallery

The art gallery in Aberdeen, located at 202 E Commerce St, is a vibrant space showcasing the diverse talents of local artists and artisans. The gallery features not just traditional artwork, but also woodwork, quilts,…

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Historical Sites & Landmarks

Old Aberdeen Cemetery

Wheelchair accessible (depending on path conditions)

Quick-stop

The cemetery dates back to 1838. Some of the most intricate and beautiful of the monuments, were sculpted by the Miller brothers, Richard and Cornelius. Their work is said to compare with the most skilled…

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Public Art

Paradise Alley

Quick-stop

Paradise Alley in Aberdeen, Mississippi, is undergoing a transformative project that includes a significant new mural. This artwork commemorates the area's historical importance as a shopping and social hub for African Americans in the late…

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Outdoor Activities

Aberdeen Marina

Family-friendly,

Wheelchair accessible

Quick stop to half-day

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Cultural Venue

Evans Memorial Library

Family-friendly,

Wheelchair accessible

Quick stop to half-day

Aberdeen is proud of our public library. Known nationally for its genealogical material and other historical research data, the Evans Memorial Library attracts visitors from all fifty states. The library offers both children and adult…

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Tours and Trails

Underground Railroad Bicycle Route

Full-day activity

Aberdeen, with its rich antebellum-era charm, is an official Underground Railroad Trail stop on the route for cyclists. We are near the end of the first leg, and it’s an “easy” ride day to us,…

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Tours and Trails

Mississippi Blues Trail

The Mississippi Blues Trail is a project by the Mississippi Blues Commission that offers an immersive journey into the history of blues music. Established in 2006, the trail features markers across the state, each highlighting…

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Parks and Recreation

Other Parks

Family-friendly

Full-day or longer

Newberger Park Founded by Joseph Newberger in 1929, Newberger Park is a cornerstone of the community and a historic first recreational space for African-Americans in the region. It encompasses the Black Library, dating back to…

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Tours and Trails

Murals Art Trail

Coming 2024

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