Life in Mississippi is pretty easygoing, but if you want to enjoy the state to the fullest, there are some decisions that will need to be made. From must-try foods to can’t-miss attractions, here are 23 of the best decisions you can (and should) make while in Mississippi.

1. Explore the Natchez Trace.
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From a ghost town to some of the most beautiful sites in the state, there’s a lot to see on the historic trail.
2. Spend a day at Flora’s Petrified Forest, which is the only one of its kind in this region of the country.
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3. Follow one of the state’s trails.
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The Mississippi Blues Trail, The Hot Tamale Trail, and The Southern Literary Trail are great ways to learn about the state’s history.
4. Spend the day outdoors at one of Mississippi’s state parks or wildlife refuges.
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5. Check out the beautiful coast.
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6. Fill up on some fried seafood.
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7. And slugburgers.
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8. Attend a state fair or festival.
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9. Visit the state’s oldest drug store and soda fountain, Borroum’s in Corinth.
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10. And the oldest restaurant in the capital, the Mayflower Café.
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11. Learn about one of the state’s most famous residents, Kermit the Frog, at the Leland museum dedicated to the lovable Muppet.
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12. Educate yourself on one of the most infamous battles fought on the state’s soil with a visit to the Vicksburg National Military Park.
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13. Attend one of the many pilgrimage tours in Mississippi and see some of the state’s most historic homes and churches for yourself.
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Several Mississippi cities, including Natchez, Columbus, and Holly Springs host pilgrimage tours.
14. If you’re brave enough, visit the state’s most haunted house, McRaven in Vicksburg.
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McRaven is also considered to be the third most haunted home in the entire country! The home’s paranormal activity has been documented by A&E, The Travel Channel, and 48 Hours.
15. Tour the homes of some of the state’s most famous residents, including William Faulkner and Jefferson Davis.
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16. Spend a day island hopping.
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Several islands are located just off of Mississippi’s coast, making a tropical getaway possible without ever leaving the state.
17. Fill up on some good gas station grub.
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18. And wash it down with some ice cold sweet tea.
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19. Try some local pairings, like peanuts in Coke or biscuits and gravy.
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20. Eat some of the best fried chicken in the country at the Old Country Store.
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21. Go back in time to the 1800s with a trip to Landrum’s Homestead and Village in Laurel.
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22. Take a relaxing drive down one of Mississippi’s many back roads.
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23. Stop and smell the Magnolias.
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