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From charming bed & breakfast inns to large luxury resorts, and quiet cabins offering a nice place to just spend the night, Mississippi has excellent options for accommodations to suit everyone's tastes and needs. And wherever you are in Mississippi there are so many attractions and activities to put on your itinerary, you'll surely run out of time before you run out of all the fun to be had. From festivals and fairs to top-name entertainment and authentic places like you've never seen anywhere else, Mississippi is sure to become one of your favorite places to visit.
Mississippi is a scenic state, period! One of the most historic byways in the nation is the Natchez Trace Parkway. Tales of commerce, adventure and bandits are all part of its luring folklore. This 444-mile modern road commemorates an ancient passageway all the way from Natchez to Nashville. Historic markers, Indian mounds, scenic vistas, hiking trails and sections of the "old sunken Trace" are accessible all along the way. The parkway winds its way through a diverse terrain of rolling hills, farmland, thick forests and cypress swamps. Other attractions to explore include the Grand Gulf Raymond Scenic Byway and the Great River Road National Scenic Byway. This unique network of byways and drives offer the chance to follow in the footsteps of our ancestors, but they also create an opportunity to make your own history while exploring this grand state.
Mississippi's rich culture and heritage can be found in the state's museums, historical homes, Civil War sites and landmarks. You can also see it reflected in the impact of the Mississippi River, in the unfolding of the Civil Rights Movement and in Mississippi's contributions to literature and fine arts and crafts. This is your opportunity to explore every bit of it.
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Art-lovers will find plenty to appreciate in Mississippi. The state features such noteworthy art museums as the Ohr-O'Keefe Museums (Biloxi), the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (Ocean Springs), the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (Laurel) and the Mississippi Museum of Art (Jackson). Also of interest is the Fondren District, a cultural center in the heart of Jackson. If you are looking for fine crafts, created by Mississippi craftsmen, look first at the newly renovated, state-of-the-art, Mississippi Crafts Center, located on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway at Ridgeland.
Mississippi is where the Blues, rock'n roll and country music were born. From blues legends Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and B.B. King to the king of rock 'n roll, Elvis Presley, to the father of country music, Jimmie Rodgers - the only place you'll find the history, heritage, legends and folklore that surround the sounds of America's music is Mississippi. Mississippi Blues Trail markers are placed at key sites throughout the state to honor blues musicians and give visitors insight into this unique musical heritage. Take the time to follow this fantastic route to become a true blues aficionado.
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