Mississippi doesn’t get its personality from bustling metropolises, state-of-the-art stadiums, or pristinely pruned roadways.
It gets it from old-fashioned town squares and highways marked with blues and barbecue.
These are thegems of Mississippi, and we’ve rounded up our best picks.
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(It’s now a full family affair, with grandma manning the beer bar.)
You’ll find dinner and a show with mouthwatering barbecue and live blues.
Bay St. Louis one of those nostalgic towns that you’ll find yourself missing after you leave.
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Cleveland
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Charley Patton, an early Delta blues trailblazer, learned the blues while at this farm.
We like to stick close to the Square for the cute shops, delicious restaurants, and charming scenery.
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Corinth
Corinth is the perfect destination for the history buff.
Old-fashioned staples such as vanilla, grape, and cherry sodas pair perfectly with cheesy melts and burgers.
And, of course, you might visit one of the over-the-top casinos that the area is known for.
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; andMy Dog Skip, making it fun to visit for movie fans.
The historic downtown is full of parks, specialty shops, eateries, and antique stores.
It’s now marked as a stop on the Mississippi Blues Trail.
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Then try your luck at the casinos docked on the Mississippi River.
Tupelo
Tupelo in northern Mississippi is a must-see for fans of the King of Rock ‘n Roll.
Then drop by theBlue Canoe, the town’s original home for live music.
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