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>> Drive for approximately 42 miles, near Lorman, MS, to Vicksburg, MS, and see the house that was built by the founder of the city of Vicksburg - Newitt Vick - for his unmarried daughter in the 1800's - Martha Vick House, on Grove Street.

 

>> If you visit Vicksburg, MS, explore the downtown area, where you will find the Vicksburg Waterfront Murals, which represent a pictorial history of Vicksburg's early years, created by Robert Dafford, considered to be one of the top mural painters in America.

 

>> Visit Port Gibson, 12 miles from Lorman, MS, where you can see interesting attractions such as the historical Port Gibson Battlefield (Old Rodney Road at Point Lookout) and the Rocky Springs, where you can spend a beautiful day out with your family or friends, featuring a nature trail and picnic areas.

 

>> Plan a family trip to Jackson, MS, where you will see a wide array of beautiful, entertaining and educational attractions, such as the Jackson Zoological Park (2918 West Capitol Street), the Russell C Davis Planetarium (201 East Pascagoula Street), the War Memorial Building (120 North State Street) and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive).

 

 

Sports & outdoor events

During the year, there are many sport-related events happening all over Mississippi, near Lorman, such as the Mississippi Blues Marathon, taking place in Jackson, MS in January, the JSU Walter Payton Center Annual Sweetness 5K Run/Walk Fight Against Obesity, also happening in Jackson, MS, but in April, featuring a 5k run and walk, as well as a 1 mile fun run, the Annual Run Thru History, taking place in Vicksburg, in March, consisting of a 10 k run, a 5k race walk and a 1 mile run, as well as the Annual Arbor Day 5K & 1 Mile Health Run/Walk, which takes place in Biloxi, MS, in February, containing a 5k run, a 5k race walk, a 1 mile run and a 1 mile walk race.

 

 

Festivals

The list of annual festivals and fairs that happen in or near Lorman, Mississippi, includes:

 

- The Southern Breeze Wine/Culinary Festival, celebrated in March, in Biloxi, MS (229 miles from Lorman, MS).

 

- The Sante' South Wine Festival, which is a fund raising event that takes place in Jackson, MS (85 miles from Lorman, MS) in April, benefiting the Alzheimer's Association -Mississippi Chapter.

 

- The Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival, celebrated in September, in Biloxi, MS.

 

- As well as the popular Wing Dang Doodle Festival, scheduled in September and taking place in Forest, MS (128 miles from Lorman, MS), which is a fun family event, featuring an entertaining cooking contest, quality live blues music, various arts and crafts displays, a talent show, as well as a beautiful pet parade.

 

 

Nightlife

With a population of just little over 4000 inhabitants, Lorman, MS is a very small community, thus, there isn't much of a nightlife scene going on here. However, if you take a trip to the nearby cities, such as Jackson, Vicksburg or Natchez, you will be able to spend a decent, fun night out with your friends. Among the most popular nightspots near Lorman, MS there is the Beechwood Restaurant and Lounge, located at 4451 Clay St, or Maxwell's Restaurant, at 4207 Clay St, in Vicksburg. There are also other great places such as the King's Tavern, on Jefferson Street, in Natchez, MS, the Biscuits&Blues Bar, on Main Street, Natchez, MS or the Backroads Bar&Grill, on Grand-Gulf Road, Port Gibson, MS.

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