DeSoto County Tourism Association

Interested in our history? We've got it! DeSoto County was formed in 1836. The county and one of our cities was named after Hernando DeSoto who was the first European explorer to see the Mississippi River. Discover our historic courthouse. Check out our museum that shows the beginnings in 1836 through our current time that includes Jerry Lee Lewis and John Grisham who have roots here.

Interested in the blues? You'll really enjoy driving through our county to see our five MS Blues Trail markers and headstones of some of the best that the music world has known.

Interested in so many things? Yep, we've got it. Farmers Markets, fishing and camping, go see the Mighty Mississippi and watch the river traffic, indoor concerts, outdoor concerts, sports; if you're thinking about it we probably have it.

Shopping is always enjoyable at Tanger Outlets. Concerts, sports and history are found here as well - whether indoors or out. Farmers markets, driving tours, festivals and so much to do outdoors!

The closest major airport to DeSoto County, Mississippi is Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM). This airport is in Memphis, Tennessee and is 14 miles from the center of DeSoto County, MS. If you're looking for domestic flights to MEM, check the airlines that

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