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We’ve rounded up the Magnolia State’s must-see nature throughout its dense forests, rolling hills, beautiful beaches, and iconic waters.
- Windsor Ruins
- Doyle Arm, Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
- Cypress Swamp
- Dunn’s Falls
- Friendship Cemetery
- Stanton Hall in Natchez
- Biloxi
- Mississippi State Capitol
- Fillmore Street Chapel, Corinth
- Ship Island
The Windsor Ruins are well and truly off the beaten track, giving visitors a private window into the centuries gone by quite unlike other tourist attractions. Surrounded by natural beauty and a breath-taking scenery, it’s easy to forget the Windsor Ruin’s past of slavery, war, and disaster. Built between 1859 and 1861 by a wealthy plantation owner,...
The Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge is home to not only a wide variety of Mississippi’s native wildlife but some stunning natural beauty, too. As a feeding area for migratory species, the boardwalk at Doyle Arm offers some spectacular bird watching year-round—and for the more adventurous explorer, the opportunity to see Alligators in their natural...
While away a few hours in the tranquility of Cypress Swamp, inside the Natchez Trace Parkway National Park. Bask in the natural beauty that you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere and take in the excitement of seeing Mississippi’s wildlife at play. Whether walking, driving, or cycling, you’ll find lots to do and see when you visit the Cypress Swamp...
Dunn’s Falls, named after their creator—John Dunn, an Irish immigrant—came to be in the mid-1850s. Hidden among the rugged landscape around the Chunky River, the stream provides a natural source of power via a working water wheel, before crashing seventy feet into the river below. Whether you are looking to take part in activities such as fishing, ...
Formerly known as Odd Fellows Cemetery, the Friendship Cemetery in Columbus fills visitors with conflicted emotions. While appreciating the natural beauty of this historic resting place, it’d be easy to forget that thousands of unknown soldiers, federal and confederate, are buried here—were it not for the graves that stretch as far as the eye can s...
Irish immigrant and successful cotton merchant, Frederick Stanton, began the construction of his dream home in 1857. The house covered the area of a city block and was decorated with the finest marble from New York and grand mirrors imported from France. Stanton Hall has seen a vast and varied history: with its namesake dying only months after it w...
You’d be forgiven for thinking that New Orleans was the birthplace of Mardi Gras. However, that honor actually resides with Biloxi! Known as the “playground of the south,” Biloxi has a host of activities, landmarks, and cultures to suit all tastes. Thanks to its prime position on the Mississippi Gulf, wherever you are in Biloxi, you’re always near ...
The third State Capitol building to be built in Jackson, Mississippi, this signature landmark was completed in 1903 and cost over one million dollars to build! After undergoing a renovation between 1979 and 1983, the Capitol building still retains its original architectural design and feel, as was the intention throughout the restoration project. L...
Located 90 miles or so from Memphis, the Fillmore Street Chapel is Corinth’s oldest place of worship. It was completed in 1871 and at one time served as a Presbyterian Church. From the outside, you’ll be amazed by awe-inspiring steeples and arched windows that act as mirrors reflecting Corinth’s scenery. Currently, Fillmore Street Chapel is maintai...
Once a single island, 1969’s hurricane split the land mass in two. Located some eleven miles south of Gulfport and Biloxi are some of Mississippi’s most magnificent beaches. Accessible by a 50-minute ferry ride on which you’ll see Bottlenose Dolphins at play, Ship Island is definitely the place to be for sun seekers and marine-life lovers alike. Sh...
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Mississippi offers a variety of stunning natural attractions, including state parks, gardens, and unique geological formations.
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- Gulf Islands National Seashore (Ocean Springs) Address. 3500 Park Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA. Web Visit website. The Gulf Islands National Seashore, located along the Gulf of Mexico in Mississippi and Florida, offers several hiking trails on Mississippi’s barrier islands.
- Clark Creek State Park (Woodville) Address. 109 Ft Adams Pond Rd, Woodville, MS 39669, USA. Web Visit website. No list of great hiking in Mississippi would be complete without including the Clark Creek State Park.
- Bonita Lakes Park (Meridian) Address. Bonita Reservoir Rd, Meridian, MS 39301, USA. Phone +1 601-485-1920. Nearly 100 miles east of Jackson, the Bonita Lakes Park easily lives up to its name ("bonita" means "pretty" in Spanish).
- Blackland Prairie Trail (Tupelo) In Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley, you can experience both the city's history and natural beauty on the Blackland Prairie Trail.
Jan 26, 2020 · It is mostly made up of forested areas, but there are also swamps, mountains, bays and lakes. The Mississippi lakes are a great way to stay cool in the summer or to enjoy year-round fishing. These are the 15 best lakes in Mississippi.
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Mississippi's natural beauty includes savannas and prairies, coastal bogs, and six barrier islands. From the northern border with Tennessee to where the land meets the Gulf in the south, these are the most scenic hikes in the Magnolia State.
