Mississippi is one of the most misunderstood yet most mysterious states in the USA. It’s the home of fried catfish, famous authors, and lovely country roads. While the state has a checkered past due to issues such a Civil Rights history, the state is still worth visiting. It’s the place to visit if you want a genuine Southern experience. The state includes the birthplace of William Faulkner and Elvis Presley, and where the Confederates were defeated at Vicksburg. If you are planning to visit in Mississippi, you have to visit these places to complete your wonderful vacation. Here are some must-see places to visit:
While the capital of Mississippi isn’t quite glamorous, it has some interesting surprises in addition to the historic sites and museums. Jackson is easily the biggest city in Mississippi, most of the modern development has expanded into rich suburbs. This has caused the downtown area to become somewhat of a ghost town. While in Jackson you should definitely visit the Mississippi Museum of Art, where you can learn and experience the beauty of an art.
There are several must-see music museums in Clarksdale. The Rock ‘N Roll & Blues Heritage Museum is one of them. It contains an impressive collection of records, artifacts, and memorabilia. It traces rock and roll’s roots, from blues, to the 1970s. Another must-see musical site is the Delta Blues Museum. It’s a small yet thrilling site. Here you can find items such as BB King’s guitar. The Music Museum have a music shop where you can buy souvenirs when you visit, it includes the musical instruments, handmade items, CD’s and DVD’s of your favorite songs that comes from Mississippi, books and even foods.
This is a complex small town that features hustle and bustle. Colonists named Oxford after the city in England. They hoped to open a school that would be as famous as the original school. The University of Mississippi or Old Miss opened in 1848, and provides the look and feel of Oxford. Author William Faulkner and quarterback Archie Manning are some celebrities from Oxford.
These are just some of the cities that you should visit when in Mississippi. Feel free to explore others when visiting the iconic state. You will get to know more the wonders of Mississippi so plan now your family tour and enjoy this mysterious place.