11 Incredible Trips In Mississippi That Will Change Your Life
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Catherine Armstrong
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When you’re lucky enough to live in Mississippi, you never run out of things to see and do. There’s no need to go far for a fun vacation – you can take one of these trips right here in the Magnolia State.
Chautauqua Park cover 74 acres and offers nature trails, springs, creeks and a beautiful lake. Spend a whole day exploring this hidden gem, and make sure to bring your camera.
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New Albany has so much to offer that you'll want to allow a long weekend to see and do it all. The downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places, and you'll love meandering through the shops, cafes and galleries. Hike or bike the Tanglefoot Trail, and see the Ingomar Mounds.
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Take a two-day trip to this beautiful state park, which is nestled right up to the Appalachian Mountains. The Native American history and heritage here is interesting, and you can enjoy miles of hiking trails. Stay overnight in one of the rustic cabins.
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Bring your camera, because Christ Church is both adorable and impressive. The Gothic Revival architecture is interesting, and the grounds are the perfect place for some quiet wandering and reflection.
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If you've never been to this amazing place, you've got to plan a trip now! Yazoo City was a ghost town just a few years ago; now it's been renovated and is full of shops and restaurants. Explore the 40,000-acre Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge by kayaking, fishing, hiking and bird watching.
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This 9,000-acre resort is the perfect place to find some peace and solitude. Stay in a private cabin or at the Tara Lodge. The property features several lakes, so plan on spending some time kayaking, fishing or just enjoying the scenery.
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This trail created in 2010 by the Mississippi Development Authority’s Division of Tourism offers dozens of restaurants in every part of the state. From catfish to hot tamales to alligator po’boys, you're sure to find plenty of culinary bliss on this trip.
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The Natchez Trace Parkway stretches for 444 miles, from Natchez to Nashville. Along the way, you'll see fields of flowers and forests. Take plenty of time to stop along the way - there's tons to see. Explore the Bynum Mounds, too.
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The Old Country Store in Lorman is far away from everything, but it's well worth the drive. The Southern cuisine is served up in this building that's over 100 years old, and it's a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Take a little trip to play in the bluest water ever. Sardis Lake is perfect for jet skiing, boating and playing. Spend the night at the campground, take a walk along the nature trails and bring plenty of picnic fare.
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10 miles southwest of Port Gibson, you'll find the Windsor Ruins, the remnants of a Greek Revival mansion built in 1861. This place is haunting in its beauty, and a wonderful place to spend the day with a camera or a picnic.
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What’s your favorite Mississippi trip?
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