Route Highlights

Playgarden Park
  109 W. Wiygul Street
Playgarden Park was established on October 6, 2009 by Julie Grimes Waldorf and Michael Waldorf in order to provide an oasis for children and families.  Children and adults alike can enjoy the beautiful splash pad, picnic tables, a stage pavilion, and playground.  Restrooms are available on the premises.  Come on in the water is fine!

The Cedars
  
211 Main Street
Also known as the Cates-Gaither House, this one-story Greek Revival style planters cottage was built circa 1859 by ship builder and merchant Pleasant Cates.  The heavy framing includes orignial pegged joints.  Named for the cedar trees on the original site, “The Cedars” was sold to William Gaither in 1901.  One of the two antebellum houses left in Fulton, The Cedars was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 2011.

 

Jamie L. Whitten Historical Center and Campground
  100 Camp Ground Road
Designed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the center showcases exhibits from five federal agencies involved in the economic development of Northeast MS.  Guided tours are available for clubs, church groups, schools, or organizations.  The Center includes a 120 seat auditorium, which can be reserved.  It contains tables, chairs, and comes complete with audio/visual equipment, a small kitchen, and the terrace picnic area.  The center also hosts a campground that attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts for picnics, fishing, and swimming on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.  Easy access to three boat docks, nature trails, and a sandy swimming beach with a gazebo overlooking the waterway, make Whitten Park a welcoming destination for campers. Book an RV or camping spot by visiting https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Portals/46/docs/recreation/OP-CO/tenntom/pdfs/rec/brochures/whitten.pdf

Midway Marina
  641 Joe Wheeler Brown Road
A boater’s delight at night, the Midway Marina provides explorers on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway a floating motel for boaters.  Slip in to the marina for tranquil water views with access to showers, laundry mat, courtesy vehicle, boat storage, and an onsite store for all your amenities. The Midway also host bass fishing tournaments, concerts, and events for holidays too. Contact the marina for more information by visiting https://www.midwaymarine.com/–marina_home