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7 Mississippi Cemetery Tours To Take If You Dare

7 Mississippi Cemetery Tours To Take If You Dare

The Mississippi Scarecrow Festival You Won’t Want To Miss This Fall

The Mississippi Scarecrow Festival You Won’t Want To Miss This Fall

The Underrated Natural Wonder Every Mississippian Should See At Least Once

The Underrated Natural Wonder Every Mississippian Should See At Least Once

Most People Have No Idea This Charming Orchard Is Hiding In Mississippi

Most People Have No Idea This Charming Orchard Is Hiding In Mississippi

Mississippi Facts

Capital Jackson
Nickname Magnolia State
Bird Northern Mockingbird
Highest Elevation 806 ft.
Flower Magnolia
Song "Go, Mississippi"
Counties 82
Food Butter Cookies

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Follow This Easy Mississippi Trail Straight To A Ghost Town Cemetery

Follow This Easy Mississippi Trail Straight To A Ghost Town Cemetery

10 Weird And Wacky Places You’ll Only Find In Mississippi

10 Weird And Wacky Places You’ll Only Find In Mississippi

This Enormous Warehouse Of Used Books In Mississippi Will Be Your New Favorite Destination

This Enormous Warehouse Of Used Books In Mississippi Will Be Your New Favorite Destination

You Could Spend All Day At This Charming Village Hidden In Small Town Mississippi

You Could Spend All Day At This Charming Village Hidden In Small Town Mississippi

Explore One Of Mississippi’s Most Haunted Cities On This Bone-Tingling Tour

Explore One Of Mississippi’s Most Haunted Cities On This Bone-Tingling Tour

One Of The Deadliest Accidents In U.S. History Happened Right Here In Mississippi

One Of The Deadliest Accidents In U.S. History Happened Right Here In Mississippi

7 Bone-Chilling Ghost Stories That’ll Make You Steer Clear Of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast

7 Bone-Chilling Ghost Stories That’ll Make You Steer Clear Of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast

The World’s Freshest Jams And Jellies Are Tucked Away Inside This Hidden Mississippi Fruitstand

The World’s Freshest Jams And Jellies Are Tucked Away Inside This Hidden Mississippi Fruitstand

This Mississippi Bakeshop With A Million Milkshake Flavors Is A Must Visit

This Mississippi Bakeshop With A Million Milkshake Flavors Is A Must Visit

You’ll Be Happy To Hear That Mississippi’s Fall Foliage Is Expected To Be Bright And Bold This Year

You’ll Be Happy To Hear That Mississippi’s Fall Foliage Is Expected To Be Bright And Bold This Year

Get Lost In This Awesome 8-Acre Corn Maze In Mississippi This Autumn

Get Lost In This Awesome 8-Acre Corn Maze In Mississippi This Autumn

This Is The Newest Park In Mississippi And It’s Incredible

This Is The Newest Park In Mississippi And It’s Incredible

There’s A Hike In Mississippi That Leads You Straight To An Abandoned WWII POW Camp

There’s A Hike In Mississippi That Leads You Straight To An Abandoned WWII POW Camp

There’s A Mississippi Restaurant With Mile-High Pie That’s Sure To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

There’s A Mississippi Restaurant With Mile-High Pie That’s Sure To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Mississippi’s Enchanted Forest Nature Trail Is Just As Magical As It Sounds

Mississippi’s Enchanted Forest Nature Trail Is Just As Magical As It Sounds

8 Low-Key Hikes In Mississippi With Amazing Payoffs

8 Low-Key Hikes In Mississippi With Amazing Payoffs

The Ancient Forest In Mississippi That’s Right Out Of A Storybook

The Ancient Forest In Mississippi That’s Right Out Of A Storybook

The Pumpkin Patch Train Ride In Mississippi That’s Perfect For A Fall Day

The Pumpkin Patch Train Ride In Mississippi That’s Perfect For A Fall Day

There Are More Than 100 Historic Buildings In This Special Mississippi Town

There Are More Than 100 Historic Buildings In This Special Mississippi Town

The Humble Little Restaurant Mississippians Are Quietly Obsessed With

The Humble Little Restaurant Mississippians Are Quietly Obsessed With

This Waterfall Swimming Hole In Mississippi Is So Hidden You’ll Probably Have It All To Yourself

This Waterfall Swimming Hole In Mississippi Is So Hidden You’ll Probably Have It All To Yourself

Don’t Let The Outside Fool You, This Seafood Restaurant In Mississippi Is A True Hidden Gem

Don’t Let The Outside Fool You, This Seafood Restaurant In Mississippi Is A True Hidden Gem

10 Mississippi Attractions That Are As Awesome As They Are Educational

10 Mississippi Attractions That Are As Awesome As They Are Educational

It’s Impossible Not To Love This Classic Mississippi Dairy Bar With Old Fashioned Prices

It’s Impossible Not To Love This Classic Mississippi Dairy Bar With Old Fashioned Prices

The Toy Museum In Mississippi That Will Transport You Back To Your Childhood

The Toy Museum In Mississippi That Will Transport You Back To Your Childhood

You’ll Have Loads Of Fun At This Dairy Farm In Mississippi With Incredible Ice Cream And Cheese

You’ll Have Loads Of Fun At This Dairy Farm In Mississippi With Incredible Ice Cream And Cheese

13 Of The Greatest Destinations Most Mississippians Overlook

13 Of The Greatest Destinations Most Mississippians Overlook

You Might Not Like These Predictions About Mississippi’s Unusually Warm And Wet Upcoming Winter

You Might Not Like These Predictions About Mississippi’s Unusually Warm And Wet Upcoming Winter

The Mississippi Byway That’s One Of The Most Scenic Drives In America

The Mississippi Byway That’s One Of The Most Scenic Drives In America

The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In Mississippi Who Loves Waterfall Hikes

The Ultimate Bucket List For Anyone In Mississippi Who Loves Waterfall Hikes

The World’s Best Donut Is Made Daily Inside This Humble Little Mississippi Shop

The World’s Best Donut Is Made Daily Inside This Humble Little Mississippi Shop

The Little Known Observatory In Mississippi With Views That Are Second To None

The Little Known Observatory In Mississippi With Views That Are Second To None

The Pies At This Historic Restaurant In Mississippi Will Blow Your Taste Buds Away

The Pies At This Historic Restaurant In Mississippi Will Blow Your Taste Buds Away

The Board Game Cafe In Mississippi That’s Oodles Of Fun

The Board Game Cafe In Mississippi That’s Oodles Of Fun

Everyone In Mississippi Should Visit This Amazing Antique Barn At Least Once

Everyone In Mississippi Should Visit This Amazing Antique Barn At Least Once

There’s A Mexican Restaurant In Mississippi That Serves A 5-Pound Burrito We Bet You Can’t Eat All At Once

There’s A Mexican Restaurant In Mississippi That Serves A 5-Pound Burrito We Bet You Can’t Eat All At Once

7 Refreshing Natural Pools You’ll Definitely Want To Visit This Summer In Mississippi

7 Refreshing Natural Pools You’ll Definitely Want To Visit This Summer In Mississippi

A Beloved Attraction From Mississippi’s Past Is Making A Much-Welcomed Comeback

A Beloved Attraction From Mississippi’s Past Is Making A Much-Welcomed Comeback

The Small Town Gem That Serves The Best Fried Pies In Mississippi

The Small Town Gem That Serves The Best Fried Pies In Mississippi

The Pizza At This Delicious Mississippi Eatery Is Bigger Than The Table

The Pizza At This Delicious Mississippi Eatery Is Bigger Than The Table

Follow This Civil War Route To Some Of Mississippi’s Most Historic Sites

Follow This Civil War Route To Some Of Mississippi’s Most Historic Sites

The Hidden Restaurant On Mississippi’s Coast With Views As Spectacular As The Food

The Hidden Restaurant On Mississippi’s Coast With Views As Spectacular As The Food

The Largest Lego Display In Mississippi Is As Magical As It Sounds

The Largest Lego Display In Mississippi Is As Magical As It Sounds

The Ice Cream Parlor In Mississippi That’s So Worth Waiting In Line For

The Ice Cream Parlor In Mississippi That’s So Worth Waiting In Line For

12 Epic Adventures Every Mississippian Must Take Before They Die

12 Epic Adventures Every Mississippian Must Take Before They Die

One Of America’s Oldest Ice Cream Shops Is Right Here In Mississippi And You Have To Visit

One Of America’s Oldest Ice Cream Shops Is Right Here In Mississippi And You Have To Visit

The Only Place Where You Can Have A Tropical Vacation Without Ever Leaving Mississippi

The Only Place Where You Can Have A Tropical Vacation Without Ever Leaving Mississippi

10 Tried And True Mississippi Restaurants That Never Grow Old

10 Tried And True Mississippi Restaurants That Never Grow Old

The Most Delicious Bakery Is Hiding Inside This Unsuspecting Mississippi Gas Station

The Most Delicious Bakery Is Hiding Inside This Unsuspecting Mississippi Gas Station

This Historic River In Mississippi Is One Of The Most Important Ones In The World

This Historic River In Mississippi Is One Of The Most Important Ones In The World