South · MS
Mississippi
The Magnolia State
Capital
Jackson
Best Time to Visit
March-May, October-November
01 Must-See Spots
Natchez Trace Parkway
a 444-mile scenic drive following an ancient trail
Mississippi Delta
the birthplace of the blues, from Clarksdale to Indianola
Natchez
gorgeous antebellum mansions along the bluffs of the Mississippi River
Oxford
the charming university town home to Ole Miss, Faulkner, and great food
02 Hidden Gems
Windsor Ruins
23 haunting columns from a Civil War-era mansion in the countryside
Rowan Oak in Oxford
William Faulkner's home with his outline written on the wall
Red Bluff (Mississippi's Little Grand Canyon)
eroded red clay bluffs near Foxworth
Vicksburg National Military Park
one of the most well-preserved Civil War battlefields
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
Visit Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale for authentic Delta blues in a raw setting
The tamale trail through the Mississippi Delta serves unique Delta-style hot tamales
Gulf Islands National Seashore offers beautiful barrier island beaches near Biloxi
Oxford's Square has become one of the best food scenes in the South