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Aberdeen is a city, adorned with a colourful history, magnificent architecture, all sorts of modern amenities, arresting natural beauty, and pleasing hospitality which beckon all to come and soak themselves in its free spirit and warmth. It is the county seat of Monroe County in the State of Mississippi. As it is located on the Tombigbee River, it has a rich history as a river town founded in 1830s.With the opening of the Tennessee-Tombigbee water-way, a lot of activity has again started in this area.
Travel to Aberdeen to refresh yourself and enjoy camping, hiking, picnicking, etc. in the
Blue Bluff Recreation Area, Morgan's Landing Park and Lake Monroe area. Ones visit to Aberdeen would be incomplete without viewing the Magnolias, built in 1850s. It offers one of the best examples of antebellum architecture and has an exquisite mahogany staircase and rare furnishings. In the month of spring every year, Aberdeen hosts pilgrimages to its historic antebellum homes. Just outside the city is the Aberdeen Lake, another popular recreation spot and an important part of Aberbeen’s tourism. The Blue Buff Festival, celebrated here annually brings together a combination of arts, crafts, food, entertainment, etc. One must also not miss the chance of visiting the Evans Memorial Library, famous for genealogical material and other historical research opportunities.
Best Western Aberdeen Inn and Shelaine Motel are some of the hotels in Aberdeen that provide a traveler with comfortable accommodation in Aberdeen. While on one hand, the Aberdeen restaurants like the Savannah's Restaurant, Cottage Tea Room, Shelaine Restaurant, Town & Country Steak and Fish House, etc. offer mouth-watering American, Asian and all sorts of regional cuisines, on the other, Aberdeen Main Street Merchant Open House provides an ideal destination for shopping in Aberdeen. As far as bookings are concerned, a number of tourism websites offer the facility of online booking of flights to Aberdeen as well as flights from Aberdeen.
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