10 Unexpected Sights in Mississippi That Will Have You Doing A Double Take
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Our great state is filled with so much natural beauty and historical architecture that we have grown accustomed to breathtaking views but every once in a while we see something unusual that make us do a double take and, in some cases, maybe even a triple take. From quirky to just out of the norm, Mississippi has several spots that’ll make you look twice.
Built in the late 1930’s, this unusual looking restaurant has become extremely popular over the years, even catching the attention of a couple of celebrities. While the debate remains whether she’s modeled after Aunt Jemima or Scarlett O’Hara, one thing’s for sure – she’s become quite the tourist attraction.
At first glance, it may appear that Elvis is extending his hand to you and, as it turns out, that’s exactly what he’s doing. While performing on stage at the Mississippi-Alabama fair in the 1950’s, Elvis was photographed as he reached out to touch the hands of his adorning fans. Apparently this kind act caught the attention of Bill Beckwith as he later unveiled a bronze statue of Elvis in that exact position. Today, visitors can approach the statue and grab the hand of the King just like his fans of the past.
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Once part of Smith Coffee Daniell II’s plantation mansion, the columns of the Windsor Ruins are all that remains. And while most would assume the home was destroyed during the Civil War, it actually survived the war unscathed and remained in the Daniell family for quite some time.
Sure the furniture store may not seem like much of an attention-getter but when you put a giant rocking chair in front of it you’re bound to get a few second looks.
Created by local sculptor Thomas King, "Crooked Feather" was designed as a replacement for the original sculpture that stood in this spot, which was carved by Peter Toth. It looks as if this "Crooked Feather" isn’t going anywhere anytime soon as the sculpture has already survived Hurricane Katrina.
Located at the state line, this huge, out-of-place statue would make anyone do a double take.
Many are familiar with the tale that tells of legendary blues musician Robert Johnson selling his soul to the devil in exchange for musical talent but many are unaware that you can visit the location of the famous exchange. Marked by three giant guitars, the spot is hard to miss.
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Standing seven feet tall with the ability to hold 1,500 gallons of water, the Oxford landmark earned the title of "world’s largest" when an even larger cedar bucket in Tennessee was destroyed. As of 2011, Tennessee has reclaimed the title but, nonetheless, this huge bucket is still an unusual sight.
At first look, Nanih Waiya Mound may just seem like a hill, but it has a lot of historical significance in Choctaw culture. The tribe has several legends regarding their origin all of which contain this site in some way or another.
Often referred to as the state’s "little Grand Canyon," this sight, while breathtaking, is definitely an unexpected surprise.
What spots in the state have made you do a double take? Be sure to share your comments in the section below.
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