17 Places In Mississippi You Must See Before You Die

Mississippi is filled with beauty and immersed in history, so it should come as no surprise that people travel from all over the world to visit our state. And with what seems like never ending options, the only problem that arises is deciding which sights to see and which to skip. From breathtaking scenery to historical landmarks, there are just some things in Mississippi that can’t be missed, so check out this list for the state’s must-see sights.

Please note, Rowan Oak is temporarily closed.

1. The Natchez Trace

2. Mississippi Petrified Forest, Flora

3. Red Bluff, Morgantown

4. Clark Creek Nature Area, Woodville

5. Windsor Ruins, Port Gibson

6. Tishomingo State Park, northeast of Tupelo

7. Longwood, Natchez

8. Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg

9. Friendship Cemetery, Columbus

10. Dunn’s Falls, Meridian

11. Deer Island, Biloxi

12. Woodall Mountain, Iuka

13. Cooper Falls, Tishomingo

14. Rowan Oak, Oxford

15. Elvis Presley Birthplace and Statues, Tupelo

16. The Biloxi Lighthouse, Biloxi

17. The Mississippi Delta

There are so many awesome sights in our beautiful state that narrowing down this list was really hard. Keep it going by adding to the list in the comments section below!