Meridian

Among others, these city landmarks give credence to the nostalgic feel of yesteryear:

notable because it features the Dentzel antique carousel, which people wax sentimental over because supposedly it is the only one of its kind, with a double row of horses and things, in existence today. The park also has a plaque and museum about Meridian-born country/blues star Jimmie Rogers, although the current operation of said museum seems to be questionable. Unfortunately the environs of this location can be a little sketchy.

if you like old machines, you'll likely love this place, housed in a former foundry, with steam engines and implements for this and that.

if you're really wanting to get off the beaten track, you can find this peculiar grave of a Romany leader who led that nomadic community that somewhat descended upon Meridian of all places in the late 19th century.

This park offers a great trail looping around a lake so that you can admire the Piney Woods while working off that slice of Mississippi Mud Cake or fried food frenzy. You may see deer or a statue of a merry-go-round horse paying homage to the historic carousel in town.