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U.S. state
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Mississippi, in the American South, is often overlooked by travelers, yet those who seek out the many things the state has to offer will not regret it. Mississippi is home to the blues, a notable literary tradition, and incredible food. Visit Mississippi to experience rich history and warm hospitality.
The Mississippi Capital-River region is in the southwest of Mississippi.
Mississippi Delta is a region in western Mississippi, along the river of the same name.
The Mississippi Pines are a region in eastern Mississippi.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is the southernmost region of Mississippi along the Gulf of Mexico.
The Mississippi Hills are a region in the northeast of Mississippi.
By plane
Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) is the largest airport in the state.
By train
See Amtrak for the most current and active routes (several routes have permanently closed due to Hurricane Katrina or waning customer interest).
By bus
Greyhound Bus Lines (or the Delta Bus Lines for most routes within Mississippi) offers service to several cities in Mississippi; however, check Greyhound Bus Lines' webpage to see which cities are…
By car
Mississippi has four major interstate highways. I-55 runs North-South from New Orleans, McComb, to Memphis and runs through the state capitol of Jackson.
By train
You can travel by Amtrak along two routes providing daily service: City of New Orleans (north-south service between New Orleans and Memphis) and Crescent (the southeastern corner of the state,…
By bus
Information on transit can be found here.
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the state capital
Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. It's well known for its beaches and nine casinos.
birthplace of the blues
Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi.
Hattiesburg is a city in Forrest County, in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi. It is best known for being the home of the University of Southern Mississippi.
over 600 antebellum homes, (first capital of MS)
Oxford is a historic, picturesque town in North Central Mississippi. With its scenic town square, acclaimed restaurants, unique boutiques, oak-shaded neighborhoods, and friendly people, Oxford is the model Southern town.
Tupelo is a city in Northeast Mississippi that is known best for being the birthplace of Elvis Presley.
Vicksburg is a city of 22,000 people (2018) in Warren County, Mississippi. Vicksburg is a cultural landmark in the American South, and is home to the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, Vicksburg Military Park, and the Lower Mississippi River Museum.
Gulf Islands National Seashore is a national seashore along the Gulf of Mexico in the United States of America.
This 444 mile long parkway is administered by the National Park Service and follows a route from Natchez to Nashville that dates back hundreds of years. Hiking, Indian mounds, natural history exhibits, and interpretive exhibits make this is leisurely and enjoyable route for motorists.
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