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🎸 Mississippi Things to Do
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items A collection of places we visited and enjoyed while traveling through Mississippi.
Saved for memories and for anyone planning a trip.
Sections
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📍 Must-See Places
🏛️ History & Culture
🍴 Food & Local Eats
🛍️ Shopping & Wandering
📍 Must-See Places
“Small museum celebrating the birthplace of Kermit the Frog.”
Visit the Birthplace of Kermit the Frog in Mississippi
Worth a quick stop if you’re already in the Clarksdale area. Famous blues legend site, but not something to go far out of your way for.
The Blues Crossroads
🏛️ History & Culture
A peaceful and educational stop just outside downtown Natchez. Part of the Natchez National Historical Park, Melrose offers beautifully maintained grounds, walking paths, and a glimpse into the area’s complex history. Even without a full interior tou...
Natchez National Historical Park
A powerful and sobering historical site. Forks of the Road was once one of the largest slave markets in the Deep South. Today, it is a quiet memorial space with interpretive signs that help tell an important and often overlooked part of American hist...
Forks of the Road
Beautiful historic mansion overlooking the Mississippi River. Even if you don’t do the full interior tour, the grounds alone are worth a stop—great views, shaded areas, and a peaceful walk through Natchez history.
Rosalie Mansion and Gardens
A beautiful and hauntingly peaceful historic cemetery dating back to the early 1800s. Walking through feels like stepping into a history book, with ornate monuments, old family plots, and views tied deeply to Natchez’s past.
Natchez City Cemetery
A quirky little alley tucked in downtown Gulfport filled with murals, string lights, and local character. It’s short, walkable, and perfect for quick photos while exploring the area.
Fishbone Alley
One of Biloxi’s oldest cemeteries with historic tombs, mossy oaks, and a quiet, eerie atmosphere after dark. A memorable stop if you enjoy history with a little Southern Gothic vibe.
Old Biloxi Cemetery
🍴 Food & Local Eats
Classic Southern comfort food done right. Hearty portions, home-style cooking, and exactly what you want after a morning of sightseeing in Natchez. A solid breakfast or lunch stop if you’re craving true food for the soul.
Southern Style Restaurant, Catering & Bar | Natchez MS
A perfect downtown coffee stop while exploring Natchez. Great coffee, friendly local vibe, and an easy place to take a break between historic homes and shops. Ideal for grabbing a drink to-go or sitting outside and people-watching on Franklin Street.
Natchez Coffee Co
A laid-back, beachy Gulf Coast favorite with seafood, casual bites, and a fun coastal atmosphere. Great stop when exploring downtown Gulfport or after wandering Fishbone Alley.
Shaggy's Gulfport Beach
🛍️ Shopping & Wandering
One of the best ways to experience Natchez. This area is perfect for wandering, with tree-lined streets, preserved historic homes, churches, and easy access to shops, cafés, and museums.
Historic District Resources | Natchez, MS - Official Website