Posted in Mississippi
October 31, 2016
It’s Impossible To Drive Through This Delightful Mississippi Town Without Stopping
Mississippi is full of beautiful little towns – we’ve written about seven of the prettiest historic towns, and 12 of our most interesting tiny towns. There’s one town in Mississippi that is so delightful that we bet you can’t drive through it without stopping to spend an afternoon….but you might want to plan on at least a weekend, once you see what this town has to offer.
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Stop by for a visit!
Shop for antiques, clothing and handmade arts, crafts and jewelry.
It has a certain historic feel that just can't be replicated.
Bob Ferriss was a previous Boston Red Sox Player and Delta State University coach. The museum is filled with memorabilia and historical gems. It's located on campus.
Watch for possums, deer, otters, rabbits, chipmunks, snakes and a multitude of bird species.
While no one can be really certain where blues originated, Dockery Farms is a likely spot. This plantation is full of historic significance. Visit at 255 Mississippi 8, Cleveland.
It's in Marigold, just seven miles up the road, and is a warm, welcoming place full of music. You can bring your own liquor, but must purchase mixers there.
You'll love the model trains here. If you're fascinated by model trains, you'll want to plan to be here for at least an hour. You'll find it at 115 S. Bayou Avenue.
Attend a performance, check out the museum's collection of nostalgic music mementos and meet an artist. 800 W. Sunflower Road, Cleveland.
...this vibrant town is so much fun, how can you leave without staying the night?
Have you visited Port Gibson, or are you lucky enough to live there? Tell us what you love most about it!
