10 Best Things to Do in Mississippi

Explore Mississippi through ten selected experiences. Before making plans, check current official travel advice, entry requirements and local access conditions. Numbers indicate editorial list order, not independently scored rankings.

1. Follow the Mississippi Blues Trail

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2. Explore the civil-rights museums of Jackson

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3. Discover the history of Vicksburg's battlefield

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4. Visit Natchez with context on slavery and plantation wealth

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5. Explore the Gulf Coast's beaches and art spaces

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6. Discover Elvis Presley's birthplace in Tupelo

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7. Walk or drive selected Natchez Trace sections

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8. Explore Oxford's literary heritage

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9. Visit the Mississippi Delta's small music venues

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10. Taste regional Southern cooking and Delta specialities

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