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Visit Mississippi highlights destinations across the entire state, from the Delta blues towns of Clarksdale and Cleveland to Gulf Coast communities and historic river cities like Natchez and Vicksburg. The site's "Places to Wander" section lists featured towns and regions, each with its own local guide covering attractions, food, and things to do.
Featured Places to Wander
The site organizes destinations by town, county, and region. Based on the current listing, these are the featured places:
| Destination | Region | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | North Mississippi | College town, literary history, Square dining |
| Tupelo | Northeast | Elvis Presley's birthplace |
| Corinth | Northeast | Civil War history, downtown |
| Holly Springs | North | Antebellum homes, historic square |
| Desoto County | Northwest | Memphis-area gateway, small towns |
| Tunica | Northwest Delta | Casinos, Mississippi River |
| Clarksdale | Delta | Blues heritage, Crossroads |
| Cleveland | Delta | Delta State, blues museums |
| Greenwood | Delta | Delta history, literary connections |
| Greenville | Delta | River town, Delta culture |
| Yazoo County | Delta | Rural Delta landscapes |
| Vicksburg | West Central | Civil War battlefield, river history |
| Jackson | Central | State capital, civil rights history, arts |
| Canton | Central | Historic downtown, film locations |
| Meridian | East Central | Rail history, arts district |
| Starkville | Northeast | Mississippi State, college town |
| Columbus | Northeast | Historic homes, Pilgrimage |
| Natchez | Southwest | Antebellum mansions, Mississippi River |
| Hattiesburg | Southeast | Hub for Pine Belt region |
| Laurel | Southeast | Historic downtown, home tours |
| Ridgeland | Central | Natchez Trace, suburban base |
| Grenada | North Central | Lake, historic downtown |
| Coastal Mississippi | Gulf Coast | Beaches, seafood, casinos, Gulf towns |
How the Destinations Are Organized
The site groups places in a few ways:
- By town or city — individual guides for places like Oxford, Jackson, and Natchez
- By county — Yazoo County and Desoto County are listed as county-level destinations
- By region — Coastal Mississippi covers the Gulf Coast as a single destination area
- By theme — music, civil rights history, outdoors, and food each cut across multiple towns
This means you can browse either by picking a specific place or by following a theme and seeing which towns it leads to.
Regional Variety
The featured destinations span the state's distinct regions:
- The Delta (Clarksdale, Cleveland, Greenwood, Greenville, Tunica, Yazoo County) — blues heritage, flat farmland, Mississippi River towns
- North Mississippi (Oxford, Tupelo, Corinth, Holly Springs, Starkville, Columbus) — college towns, Civil War sites, historic homes
- Central Mississippi (Jackson, Canton, Ridgeland, Grenada, Meridian) — state capital, civil rights history, rail and arts
- Southwest (Natchez) — antebellum architecture and river history
- Southeast (Hattiesburg, Laurel) — Pine Belt towns with historic downtowns
- Gulf Coast (Coastal Mississippi) — beaches, seafood, and coastal communities
What Each Destination Guide Covers
Each place page typically includes local attractions, restaurants, lodging, and events. The site also connects destinations to broader trip-planning resources, including a free trip planner app, a podcast on Mississippi music, and curated travel ideas in the "Experiences" section.
If you are deciding where to go, the destination list works as a starting menu: pick a region based on what you want (blues history in the Delta, architecture in Natchez, beaches on the Coast), then open that town's guide for specifics.