Quirky may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Mississippi, but the state has its fair share of sites that could be classified as such. And if you want to bask in the oddities the Magnolia State has to offer, you’ve come to the right place because this road trip will lead you to eight Mississippi roadside attractions, some of the state’s most peculiar sites. At just over 1,000 miles, the route will take about 17 hours to complete, making it perfect for a weekend full of weirdness. Take a look:
google.com Go to Google Maps if you need to change the order for visiting these roadside attractions in Mississippi based on what part of the state you’ll be traveling from.
- World’s Largest Rocker
worldtravella/TripAdvisor Start your quirky road trip off with a visit to this gigantic rocker, one of the 10 strangest sites in Mississippi. Located outside of Gulfport’s Dedeaux Clan Furniture, it’s allegedly the “world’s largest.” The chair can be found at 11451 Canal Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503. World’s Largest Rocking Chair, 11451 Canal Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503, USA
- Mammy’s Cupboard
whatknot/Flickr Since you’re bound to work up an appetite during the road trip, you might as well keep with the theme and grab a bite at what may be Mississippi’s quirkiest and most unique restaurant — Mammy’s Cupboard. Completely unique, the longtime favorite is housed in a building that’s shaped like a 30’ tall woman. Aside from the appearance, it’s the tasty fare of home-cooked classics, gourmet sandwiches on freshly baked bread, and delicious homemade desserts that you’ll remember. Visit Mammy’s Cupboard at 555 US-61, Natchez, MS 39120. Mammy’s Cupboard, 555 US-61, Natchez, MS 39120, USA
- Frog Farm
The Frog Farm/Facebook A sculpture garden with a twist, this one-of-a-kind stop is full of life-sized, folk art frogs. Walk around the farm, and you’ll find the frogs, along with other critters, in a variety of fun scenes. Check out the Frog Farm, quite possibly the strangest roadside attraction ever, at 186 Old Hwy. 61 1, Fayette, MS 39069. 186 Old Hwy 61 1, Fayette, MS 39069, USA
- Margaret’s Grocery
Marty Kittrell/How Great Thou Art “A Mississippi folk art treasure,” Margaret’s Grocery can be found along Highway 61. Though it’s now abandoned and in a state of deterioration, it was once visited by people from all over the world. The quirky roadside stop has even been featured in notable publications, such as National Geographic. Efforts are now being made to save Margaret’s Grocery; click here to learn more. The iconic grocery is located at 4535 N. Washington St., Vicksburg, MS 39183. Sadly, the efforts to keep Margaret’s Grocery open were unsuccessful, and it is permanently closed.
- The Washington County Welcome Center
Bertha Lindsey/Google One look at this welcome center and you’ll be asking yourself, “Is it a boat or a building?” Pond-bound, the welcome center, which has been named one of the “10 most unique welcome centers in the U.S.,” looks just like an authentic paddle-wheeler and is full of exhibits pertaining to the history of the Mississippi Delta. Visit the one-of-a-kind site, one of six welcome centers all Mississippi residents should see, at 1512 US-82, Greenville, MS 38701. Washington County Welcome Center, 1512 US-82, Greenville, MS 38701, USA
- (Former) World’s Largest Cedar Bucket
88n88/Flickr Standing 7’ tall with the ability to hold 1,500 gallons of water, this Oxford landmark earned the title of “world’s largest” when an even larger cedar bucket in Tennessee was destroyed. As of 2011, Tennessee has reclaimed the title but, nonetheless, this huge bucket is still an unusual sight, one of the 10 most unique attractions in Mississippi. The larger-than-life bucket can be found at 979 Hwy 6 W., Oxford, MS 38655. 979 MS-6, Oxford, MS 38655, USA
- The Apron Museum
The Apron Museum/Facebook This one-of-a-kind attraction, which has been dubbed “the world’s largest apron museum,” is full of thousands of aprons, some of which date back centuries. There is no cost to tour the museum; however, donations are accepted. Visit the museum at 110 W. Eastport St., Iuka, MS 38852. The Apron Museum, 110 W Eastport St, Iuka, MS 38852, USA
- Coffee Pot Café
Pat Tidmore/Google With a huge coffee pot out front, this café is hard to miss — and you’ll be glad because this is one eatery you don’t want to pass up. The “quaint little Enterprise restaurant with Louisiana flair” serves up a tasty variety — all of which is made from scratch. Visit the Coffee Pot Café at 120 West Bridge St., Enterprise, MS 39330. Coffee Pot Cafe, 120 West Bridge St, Enterprise, MS 39330, USA
- Palestine Gardens
Palestine Gardens, Replica of the Holy Land/Facebook Bringing the Bible to life, Palestine Gardens is a scaled replica of the Holy Land. The model encompasses a quarter-mile and includes intricate details, such as accurately represented topography. Truly a sight to see, the gardens attract people from all over the world. Palestine Gardens is truly a one-of-a-kind hidden gem in Mississippi, located at 201 Palestine Garden Rd., Lucedale, MS 39452. As of Oct. 4, 2022, Palestine Gardens is temporarily closed. Visit the Palestine Gardens, Replica of the Holy Land Facebook page for more information and updates.
So, did you know about these quirky sites? Ever been to any of them? Think you’ll attempt this road trip? Tell us in the comments section.
google.com
Go to Google Maps if you need to change the order for visiting these roadside attractions in Mississippi based on what part of the state you’ll be traveling from.
worldtravella/TripAdvisor
Start your quirky road trip off with a visit to this gigantic rocker, one of the 10 strangest sites in Mississippi. Located outside of Gulfport’s Dedeaux Clan Furniture, it’s allegedly the “world’s largest.” The chair can be found at 11451 Canal Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503.
World’s Largest Rocking Chair, 11451 Canal Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503, USA
whatknot/Flickr
Since you’re bound to work up an appetite during the road trip, you might as well keep with the theme and grab a bite at what may be Mississippi’s quirkiest and most unique restaurant — Mammy’s Cupboard. Completely unique, the longtime favorite is housed in a building that’s shaped like a 30’ tall woman. Aside from the appearance, it’s the tasty fare of home-cooked classics, gourmet sandwiches on freshly baked bread, and delicious homemade desserts that you’ll remember. Visit Mammy’s Cupboard at 555 US-61, Natchez, MS 39120.
Mammy’s Cupboard, 555 US-61, Natchez, MS 39120, USA
The Frog Farm/Facebook
A sculpture garden with a twist, this one-of-a-kind stop is full of life-sized, folk art frogs. Walk around the farm, and you’ll find the frogs, along with other critters, in a variety of fun scenes. Check out the Frog Farm, quite possibly the strangest roadside attraction ever, at 186 Old Hwy. 61 1, Fayette, MS 39069.
186 Old Hwy 61 1, Fayette, MS 39069, USA
Marty Kittrell/How Great Thou Art
“A Mississippi folk art treasure,” Margaret’s Grocery can be found along Highway 61. Though it’s now abandoned and in a state of deterioration, it was once visited by people from all over the world. The quirky roadside stop has even been featured in notable publications, such as National Geographic. Efforts are now being made to save Margaret’s Grocery; click here to learn more. The iconic grocery is located at 4535 N. Washington St., Vicksburg, MS 39183. Sadly, the efforts to keep Margaret’s Grocery open were unsuccessful, and it is permanently closed.
Bertha Lindsey/Google
One look at this welcome center and you’ll be asking yourself, “Is it a boat or a building?” Pond-bound, the welcome center, which has been named one of the “10 most unique welcome centers in the U.S.,” looks just like an authentic paddle-wheeler and is full of exhibits pertaining to the history of the Mississippi Delta. Visit the one-of-a-kind site, one of six welcome centers all Mississippi residents should see, at 1512 US-82, Greenville, MS 38701.
Washington County Welcome Center, 1512 US-82, Greenville, MS 38701, USA
88n88/Flickr
Standing 7’ tall with the ability to hold 1,500 gallons of water, this Oxford landmark earned the title of “world’s largest” when an even larger cedar bucket in Tennessee was destroyed. As of 2011, Tennessee has reclaimed the title but, nonetheless, this huge bucket is still an unusual sight, one of the 10 most unique attractions in Mississippi. The larger-than-life bucket can be found at 979 Hwy 6 W., Oxford, MS 38655.
979 MS-6, Oxford, MS 38655, USA
The Apron Museum/Facebook
This one-of-a-kind attraction, which has been dubbed “the world’s largest apron museum,” is full of thousands of aprons, some of which date back centuries. There is no cost to tour the museum; however, donations are accepted. Visit the museum at 110 W. Eastport St., Iuka, MS 38852.
The Apron Museum, 110 W Eastport St, Iuka, MS 38852, USA
Pat Tidmore/Google
With a huge coffee pot out front, this café is hard to miss — and you’ll be glad because this is one eatery you don’t want to pass up. The “quaint little Enterprise restaurant with Louisiana flair” serves up a tasty variety — all of which is made from scratch. Visit the Coffee Pot Café at 120 West Bridge St., Enterprise, MS 39330.
Coffee Pot Cafe, 120 West Bridge St, Enterprise, MS 39330, USA
Palestine Gardens, Replica of the Holy Land/Facebook
Bringing the Bible to life, Palestine Gardens is a scaled replica of the Holy Land. The model encompasses a quarter-mile and includes intricate details, such as accurately represented topography. Truly a sight to see, the gardens attract people from all over the world. Palestine Gardens is truly a one-of-a-kind hidden gem in Mississippi, located at 201 Palestine Garden Rd., Lucedale, MS 39452. As of Oct. 4, 2022, Palestine Gardens is temporarily closed. Visit the Palestine Gardens, Replica of the Holy Land Facebook page for more information and updates.
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Mississippi Roadside Attractions October 05, 2022 AnneMarie What are some hidden gems in Mississippi? One of nature’s hidden gems in Mississippi is Cat’s Den Cave Preserve in Smith County, an interesting preserve with rare types of plants and animals in addition to the cave. Or if you’re interested in historical hidden gems in Mississippi, check out Small Town Mississippi at the AG Museum, for a step back in time to life in the 1920s. Where are the most unique places in Mississippi? Two of the most unique places in Mississippi are Tallahatchie Flats in Greenwood, where six tiny homes like the ones blues musicians once lived in and that was common for that region of the state have been preserved, and the Lunar Lander at the John C. Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis. This structure was used by Apollo astronauts while training for a mission to the moon and has Astronaut Fred Haise’s boot prints and autograph on its base. What are the oldest attractions in Mississippi? At over 230 years old, Sciple’s Water Mill is a fascinating historic site and one of the oldest attractions in Mississippi. The Delta Blues Museum is the oldest museum in the state, located in Clarksdale and dating back to 1979.
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Mississippi Roadside Attractions
October 05, 2022
AnneMarie
What are some hidden gems in Mississippi? One of nature’s hidden gems in Mississippi is Cat’s Den Cave Preserve in Smith County, an interesting preserve with rare types of plants and animals in addition to the cave. Or if you’re interested in historical hidden gems in Mississippi, check out Small Town Mississippi at the AG Museum, for a step back in time to life in the 1920s. Where are the most unique places in Mississippi? Two of the most unique places in Mississippi are Tallahatchie Flats in Greenwood, where six tiny homes like the ones blues musicians once lived in and that was common for that region of the state have been preserved, and the Lunar Lander at the John C. Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis. This structure was used by Apollo astronauts while training for a mission to the moon and has Astronaut Fred Haise’s boot prints and autograph on its base. What are the oldest attractions in Mississippi? At over 230 years old, Sciple’s Water Mill is a fascinating historic site and one of the oldest attractions in Mississippi. The Delta Blues Museum is the oldest museum in the state, located in Clarksdale and dating back to 1979.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
One of nature’s hidden gems in Mississippi is Cat’s Den Cave Preserve in Smith County, an interesting preserve with rare types of plants and animals in addition to the cave. Or if you’re interested in historical hidden gems in Mississippi, check out Small Town Mississippi at the AG Museum, for a step back in time to life in the 1920s.
Where are the most unique places in Mississippi?
Two of the most unique places in Mississippi are Tallahatchie Flats in Greenwood, where six tiny homes like the ones blues musicians once lived in and that was common for that region of the state have been preserved, and the Lunar Lander at the John C. Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis. This structure was used by Apollo astronauts while training for a mission to the moon and has Astronaut Fred Haise’s boot prints and autograph on its base.
What are the oldest attractions in Mississippi?
At over 230 years old, Sciple’s Water Mill is a fascinating historic site and one of the oldest attractions in Mississippi. The Delta Blues Museum is the oldest museum in the state, located in Clarksdale and dating back to 1979.
