Jackson, Mississippi is the Magnolia State's capital with an important legacy with the Civil Rights Movement. But it's also a good base to explore other parts of the state, especially if you're traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway. It’s easy to pick up your rental car in the city or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Jackson, Mississippi
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Visiting the Emmett Till Memory Project Locations in Mississippi
In August of 1955, fourteen-year-old Emmett Till arrived in the small town of Money, Mississippi to stay with his great uncle. Earlier that year, two NAACP workers had been murdered in nearby Belzoni while registering people to vote. School desegregation was also underway. On the 24, Till and some friends went to Bryant's Grocery and Meat Market for snacks where Till was … [Read more...] about Visiting the Emmett Till Memory Project Locations in Mississippi
28 Unique Places to Stay in the Mississippi Delta
After writing guides for countless publications about the Mississippi Delta, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. While the region doesn't have an abundance of big-name hotels, there are unique rentals, independent hotels, and inns that put you in the heart of the music scene. The majority are located in Clarksdale. We occasionally accept … [Read more...] about 28 Unique Places to Stay in the Mississippi Delta
7 Must-See Locations on the Mississippi Blues Trail
For fans of blues music, the over 200 blue signs of the Mississippi Blues Trail set up around the state (and even the world!) are the best way to learn about the artists that made the genre what it is. Most are clustered around the Mississippi Delta but can also be found in Tupelo and beyond. While we've included some of the most notable, don't miss ones like Memphis … [Read more...] about 7 Must-See Locations on the Mississippi Blues Trail
Visiting the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Located alongside the Mississippi Museum of History, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson is a must-see museum for all Americans. The state was ground zero for some of the most significant events, both tragic and triumphant. The exhibits focus on the period from 1945 to 1970. What to See at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Opened in 2017, the Mississippi … [Read more...] about Visiting the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum