Mississippi – got its name from the river of the same name, the name of which was given by the Ojibwe Indians. “Mississippi” is translated as “big river”, and it is really the largest river in North America with a length of 3,770 km. Mississippi is also known as the Magnolia State.

Things to Do in Mississippi

The state of Mississippi became famous for its literature and music. This is where the blues was born.

Faulkner Manor

In 1972, the University of Mississippi bought William Faulkner’s family estate, called Rowan Oak, and kept it exactly as it was during the writer’s lifetime.

Vicksburg National Park

In 1863 Jackson was besieged for 47 days. The fortifications on the territory of Vicksburg are the main attractions of the park. There are 1325 historical monuments and memorials here. This complex includes trenches and trenches with a total length of 32 kilometers, two old houses, 144 guns.

Jackson

The 1839 Capitol is one of the main attractions. Also located here is the Mississippi History Museum, the exhibits of which reflect the history of the state’s struggle for civil rights. Old black-and-white films tell about it.

Biloxi

Biloxi is a port and an important tourist center of the state. The city has a network of well-known gambling establishments. There is also a lighthouse and a national library in Biloxi.

Bonsai nursery

Do you want a real tree in a pot? Then don’t drive past the town of Olive Branch. Here is the largest bonsai nursery in the country, where they grow and sell all kinds of bonsai trees.