11 Things People Miss The Most About Mississippi When They Leave
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Daniella DiRienzo
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They say “there’s no place like home,” and no one knows that better than Mississippians! Between the delicious food, the people, and the state’s natural beauty, Mississippi has a lot to offer – and a lot to miss, should you choose to leave; here are 11 examples.
Leave Mississippi and you’ll quickly realize that "please, thank you, ma’am, and sir" won’t be thrown around as much.
You’ll definitely miss state-specific cuisine, which, depending on what region of the state you’re from, includes things such as fresh seafood, barbecue, slug burgers, and hot tamales.
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From corn bread and collard greens to chicken and dumplings, the food in Mississippi can’t be beat. And let’s face it; they don’t call it comfort food for nothing!
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Filled with award-winning state parks, Mississippi is the place to enjoy nature and all that it has to offer.
Mississippi’s distinct regions mean that each part of the state has something different to offer. From the hills in the north to the coast in the south, when it comes to new experiences, Mississippi definitely delivers.
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Mississippi is known for its sweet tea almost as much as its hospitality. Sadly, if you ask for sweet tea in other places, you’ll probably be met with either a glass of tea and sugar packets or hot tea. (The horror!)
Obviously other places have college football; however, nobody does college football like Mississippi! From tailgating to well-known sports traditions, football in Mississippi is a unique (and amazing) experience.
Mississippi’s ample opportunities for outdoor activities like hunting and fishing make it an outdoorsman’s paradise – something that is definitely hard to find elsewhere.
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Whether you grown your own produce, frequent local farmers markets, or visit one of the state’s many "u-pick" farms, access to fresh fruit and vegetables is definitely one of the many benefits of residing in Mississippi.
There’s no better way to end a day than by relaxing on the porch and enjoying the peace and quiet (aside from the chirping crickets, of course). And to think, city-dwellers have no clue what "peace and quiet" actually sounds like.
From well-known sites and attractions to the kind-hearted residents, Mississippi definitely has a lot to offer.
What do you think you’d miss most if you left Mississippi? Tell us in the comments section below!
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