Posted in Mississippi
April 24, 2020
10 Staggeringly Beautiful Places In Mississippi That Will Always Be Waiting For You
Being stuck inside, it can be hard to remember just how beautiful the Magnolia State is. So, take a moment to peruse the photos below. The amazing shots portray some of the state’s most scenic and stunning spots – all of which will be waiting for you when this pandemic ends.
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Experience Mississippi like never before at this 700-acre nature area, which features steeply sloping hills, forests, huge rock formations, and several waterfalls.
Address: 366 Ft Adams Pond Rd., Woodville, MS
Address: 366 Ft Adams Pond Rd., Woodville, MS
When it comes to beauty, Tishomingo State Park is brimming with it! It’s also brimming with fun ways to soak in the park’s stunning surroundings, such as hiking, kayaking, and rock climbing.
Address: 105 Co Rd. 90, Tishomingo, MS
Address: 105 Co Rd. 90, Tishomingo, MS
A private garden turned city park, Mynelle Gardens is one of Jackson’s best kept - and most enchanting - secrets. Like something straight from a fairy tale, the 7-acre botanical garden features lush landscaping, shaded walking paths, bridges, ponds, gazebos, and more.
Address: 4736 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, MS
Address: 4736 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, MS
At 50’, Cooper Falls is one of the state’s tallest waterfalls. It’s also one of the most stunning. Though you need a boat to reach it, accessing the waterfall is still pretty easy since it’s just a short distance from the shoreline of Pickwick Lake, which is in J.P. Coleman State Park.
Address: 13 County Rd. 321, Iuka, MS
Address: 13 County Rd. 321, Iuka, MS
Fittingly dubbed one of the "top 20 natural wonders" on the Natchez Trace, this majestic swamp sure is easy on the eyes. The best part is that a boardwalk leads right through it, so you can get some close up views of the surroundings.
Address: Milepost 122 on the Natchez Trace Pkwy., Canton, MS
Address: Milepost 122 on the Natchez Trace Pkwy., Canton, MS
Standing the test of time, Windsor Ruins are all that remain of the Windsor Plantation, which burned down in 1890. Though now just a shell of the grand home it once was, the site continues to impress – Windsor Ruins have been deemed the most imposing ruins in the US.
Address: Rodney Rd., Port Gibson, MS
Address: Rodney Rd., Port Gibson, MS
At Natchez’s Bluff Park you can take in breathtaking views of one of the nation’s most famous rivers, the Mighty Mississippi. If you’re up for a stroll, check out the park’s nature trail and walking bridge, which provide close-up views of the river and lead straight to the historic district, Natchez Under-the-Hill.
Address: 101 S Broadway St., Natchez, MS
Address: 101 S Broadway St., Natchez, MS
You can walk right up to the edge of this ½-mile-wide-canyon, where you’ll be met with unparalleled views made up of miles of tree tops and the Pearl River. Or, if you’re feeling extra adventurous, hike down to the bottom of the canyon, which is about 150’ deep.
Address: Highway 587, Foxworth, MS 39483
Address: Highway 587, Foxworth, MS 39483
A nature lover’s paradise, Strawberry Plains Audubon Center boasts 2,600 acres of forests, grasslands, and wildflower meadows. The beautiful sights don’t end there, though. Strawberry Plains is home to an impressive hummingbird population, which means spotting the flying gems is highly likely.
Address: 285 Plains Rd., Holly Springs, MS
Address: 285 Plains Rd., Holly Springs, MS
Part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Ship Island features pristine beaches, beautiful water, and the chance to spot some dolphins. There’s even a historic fort from the 1850s that island visitors can explore.
So, have you been missing these stunning spots? What other sites would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section.
These aren’t the only beautiful places in the state. Read about another here.
Address: 366 Ft Adams Pond Rd, Woodville, MS 39669, USA
Address: 105 Co Rd 90, Tishomingo, MS 38873, USA
Address: 4736 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209, USA
Address: 13 Co Rd 321, Iuka, MS 38852, USA
Address: Natchez Trace Pkwy, United States
Address: Rodney Rd, Port Gibson, MS, USA
Address: 101 S Broadway St, Natchez, MS 39120, USA
Address: MS-587, Foxworth, MS, USA
Address: 285 Plains Rd, Holly Springs, MS 38635, USA
Address: Ship Island, Mississippi, USA
