When you’re ready to have the most “Mississippi” day ever, this road trip is sure to do the trick! From the shores of the Gulf to the foothills of the Appalachians, the route we mapped out leads to some of the most unique, must-visit places in Mississippi.
Running the entire length of the state, the route spans over 800 miles and will take about 14 hours to complete.
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- TatoNut Donut Shop (Ocean Springs)
The Tatonut Donut Shop/Facebook There’s no better way to start a day than with donuts. And there are no better donuts in Mississippi than those at TatoNut Donut Shop. Touted as “home of the only real donut,” the shop has been around for decades and tends to get pretty busy in the mornings, which is why visiting early is a must. Tato-Nut Donut Shop, 1114 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA
- Biloxi Lighthouse (Biloxi)
gulfcoast.org The Biloxi Lighthouse is one of the most photographed sites on the Gulf Coast; however, nothing compares to seeing it in person! Luckily, the 65-foot lighthouse is open for tours, allowing visitors to climb to the top and take in the stellar sights. Biloxi Lighthouse, 1050 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA
- Natchez Bluff Trail (Natchez)
Tony Webster/Flickr Just under one-half mile, the Natchez Bluff Trail is a three-tiered trail, running from downtown Natchez to the Under-The-Hill historic district. A great trek, it leads to two of the best natural wonders in Mississippi – the Mighty Mississippi and the iconic Natchez bluffs. Natchez Bluff WalkingTrail, Natchez, MS 39120, USA
- Dunn’s Falls (Meridian)
Zivile JG/AllTrails You can’t have the most “Mississippi” day ever without paying a visit to Dunn’s Falls, the tallest waterfall in Mississippi! Easily accessible, the 65-foot cascade is the centerpiece of Dunn’s Falls Park. The park also includes a picnic area with barbecue grills, historic gristmill, pond, hiking trail, and swimming area. Dunn’s Falls Park, 6890 Dunns Falls Rd A, Enterprise, MS 39330, USA
- Stamps Superburger (Jackson)
E Scott Parks/Google A great choice for a dining detour, Stamps Superburger is famous for its huge burgers and reasonable prices. But the burgers served at the Jackson icon aren’t just any burgers. They’ve actually been named some of the best hamburgers in the U.S. Stamps Super Burgers, 1801 Dalton St, Jackson, MS 39204, USA
- Glenwood Cemetery (Yazoo City)
Visit Yazoo/Facebook Dating back to the 1850s, Glenwood Cemetery is one of the state’s most historic burial grounds. Its immense history isn’t the only thing that makes the cemetery intriguing, though. It’s also touted as one of the most haunted cemeteries in America, thanks to the vengeful witch who’s buried there. Glenwood Cemetery, Yazoo City, MS 39194, USA
- Tennessee Williams House Museum (Columbus)
visitcolumbusms.org Now a welcome center and museum, the former home of legendary playwright Tennessee Williams is a must-visit when in Columbus, which, by the way, is consistently revered as one of the best small towns in Mississippi. 300 Main St, Columbus, MS 39701, USA
- Elvis Presley Center (Tupelo)
Elvis Presley Birthplace/Facebook The Elvis Presley Center draws more than 100,000 visitors a year! It’s not just a must-see for Elvis fans, though. In addition to the Elvis Birthplace and Elvis Presley Museum, the grounds include a park with a nature trail, lake, and small man-made waterfall. 306 Elvis Presley Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804, USA
- Tishomingo State Park (Tishomingo)
mdwfp.com Tishomingo State Park is consistently revered as the best state park in Mississippi, and that’s partly due to its unique terrain. Because of its location in the foothills of the Appalachians, its landscape is filled with waterfalls, rocky bluffs, and other features not commonly found in Mississippi. Tishomingo State Park, 105 Co Rd 90, Tishomingo, MS 38873, USA
- The Apron Museum (Iuka)
The Apron Museum/Facebook Finish off your road trip with a visit to The Apron Museum, which isn’t just one of the most unique museums in Mississippi, but the world! That’s right; it’s touted as the “world’s largest apron museum.” The Apron Museum, 110 W Eastport St, Iuka, MS 38852, USA
Ready to embark on this expansive road trip through Mississippi? Remember, you can alter the route to suit your needs.
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The Tatonut Donut Shop/Facebook
There’s no better way to start a day than with donuts. And there are no better donuts in Mississippi than those at TatoNut Donut Shop. Touted as “home of the only real donut,” the shop has been around for decades and tends to get pretty busy in the mornings, which is why visiting early is a must.
Tato-Nut Donut Shop, 1114 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA
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The Biloxi Lighthouse is one of the most photographed sites on the Gulf Coast; however, nothing compares to seeing it in person! Luckily, the 65-foot lighthouse is open for tours, allowing visitors to climb to the top and take in the stellar sights.
Biloxi Lighthouse, 1050 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA
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Just under one-half mile, the Natchez Bluff Trail is a three-tiered trail, running from downtown Natchez to the Under-The-Hill historic district. A great trek, it leads to two of the best natural wonders in Mississippi – the Mighty Mississippi and the iconic Natchez bluffs.
Natchez Bluff WalkingTrail, Natchez, MS 39120, USA
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You can’t have the most “Mississippi” day ever without paying a visit to Dunn’s Falls, the tallest waterfall in Mississippi! Easily accessible, the 65-foot cascade is the centerpiece of Dunn’s Falls Park. The park also includes a picnic area with barbecue grills, historic gristmill, pond, hiking trail, and swimming area.
Dunn’s Falls Park, 6890 Dunns Falls Rd A, Enterprise, MS 39330, USA
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A great choice for a dining detour, Stamps Superburger is famous for its huge burgers and reasonable prices. But the burgers served at the Jackson icon aren’t just any burgers. They’ve actually been named some of the best hamburgers in the U.S.
Stamps Super Burgers, 1801 Dalton St, Jackson, MS 39204, USA
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Dating back to the 1850s, Glenwood Cemetery is one of the state’s most historic burial grounds. Its immense history isn’t the only thing that makes the cemetery intriguing, though. It’s also touted as one of the most haunted cemeteries in America, thanks to the vengeful witch who’s buried there.
Glenwood Cemetery, Yazoo City, MS 39194, USA
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Now a welcome center and museum, the former home of legendary playwright Tennessee Williams is a must-visit when in Columbus, which, by the way, is consistently revered as one of the best small towns in Mississippi.
300 Main St, Columbus, MS 39701, USA
Elvis Presley Birthplace/Facebook
The Elvis Presley Center draws more than 100,000 visitors a year! It’s not just a must-see for Elvis fans, though. In addition to the Elvis Birthplace and Elvis Presley Museum, the grounds include a park with a nature trail, lake, and small man-made waterfall.
306 Elvis Presley Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804, USA
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Tishomingo State Park is consistently revered as the best state park in Mississippi, and that’s partly due to its unique terrain. Because of its location in the foothills of the Appalachians, its landscape is filled with waterfalls, rocky bluffs, and other features not commonly found in Mississippi.
Tishomingo State Park, 105 Co Rd 90, Tishomingo, MS 38873, USA
The Apron Museum/Facebook
Finish off your road trip with a visit to The Apron Museum, which isn’t just one of the most unique museums in Mississippi, but the world! That’s right; it’s touted as the “world’s largest apron museum.”
The Apron Museum, 110 W Eastport St, Iuka, MS 38852, USA
So, did you know about these must-visit places in Mississippi? Have you been to all the places mentioned above? Can you think of any other unique places to visit in Mississippi? Tell us!
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