Hernando

Hernando offers a varied mix of culture, seasonal events, market traditions and cycling routes. Anyone looking to plan a trip with a range of experiences will find both historical points of interest and regular events and routes for active days. When searching for a holiday apartment, it is worth deciding on your preferred focus first: culture and history, events, market visits or cycling can each steer your travel planning in a different direction.

Culture and History in Hernando

The Historic DeSoto Museum is housed in the former First Presbyterian Church. The building is one of the oldest surviving churches in Hernando and combines a museum experience with historic architecture. Anyone interested in the town's development can also include Baptist Industrial College in their thematic travel plans. The school was founded in 1900 and was among the earliest private schools for African Americans in northern Mississippi. The original dormitory of Baptist Industrial College is still standing.

The historic Courthouse Square also shapes the character of the town. It preserves a Spanish grid design, providing a tangible connection to the town's history. Travelers who choose their stay not only based on leisure activities but also on cultural impressions will therefore find several different themes to explore.

Events with Set Dates

The A'Fair Arts and Crafts Fair takes place every year on the third Saturday in May at the historic square in downtown Hernando. If you would like to plan your trip around this date, you should include it in your itinerary well in advance. In June, the Sunset on the Square concert series adds to the events calendar: it takes place every Thursday in June at 7:00 p.m. and is free of charge.

Hernando Dickens of a Christmas is part of Hernando's festive Christmas season. It includes Victorian characters, carriage and trolley rides, ice skating, a high tea, Christmas craft activities and family activities. The program appeals to a variety of interests and can be a special point of reference for a trip during a season with a festive atmosphere.

Market Visits and Cycling Routes

The Hernando Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from April through the end of October at the historic Town Square. Staying during this period allows you to add a regular market date to your itinerary. When choosing your holiday apartment, consider which experiences are most important to you and coordinate the event schedule with the other priorities of your trip.

For cyclists, the Roller Coaster Loop Bicycle Route offers a 9.6-mile loop with rolling hills and changing topography. A longer option is the Lake and Back Bicycle Route. It is 25.1 miles long, starts at the DeSoto County Courthouse and reaches Hernando Point Campground as its turnaround point. The different route lengths and courses help you fit your preferred type of cycling tour into your vacation days.

Which Accommodation Fits Your Travel Plans?

A holiday apartment in Hernando can serve as a base for your stay. Choose the focus of your trip based on whether a fixed event date, a cultural visit or a cycling tour will shape your vacation days.

Discover More Destinations

If you would like to compare other destinations for your travel plans in addition to Hernando, you can also find Southaven, Horn Lake and Olive Branch.

For the higher-level travel overview: Desoto.