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Magnolia State

Mississippi travel guide

Birthplace of the blues, antebellum towns and a quiet Gulf coast.

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Capital
Jackson
Best time to go
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Daily budget
$ about $120–170 a day
Fly into
JAN Jackson
GPT Gulfport

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Top places to visit in Mississippi

  1. Mississippi Blues Trail & Clarksdale

    Juke joints where the blues began.

  2. Vicksburg

    Civil War battlefield above the river.

  3. Natchez

    Old mansions on the Mississippi bluffs.

  4. Tupelo

    The small house where Elvis Presley was born.

  5. Biloxi & Gulf Coast

    Beaches, seafood and casinos.

What to eat in Mississippi

  • Fried catfish
  • Delta hot tamales
  • Mississippi mud pie
  • Comeback sauce

When is the best time to visit Mississippi?

Mar–May, Oct–Nov is usually the best time to visit Mississippi. Budget-friendly: about $120–170 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.