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

Entertainment and attractions of Mississippi
The state of Mississippi became famous for its literature and music. It was here that the blues was born.

Faulkner estate
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, which lasted 47 days. Fortifications on the territory of Vicksberg are the main attractions of the park. There are 1,325 historical monuments and memorials here. This complex includes trenches and trenches with a total length of 32 kilometers, two houses of old construction, 144 guns.

Jackson
The Capitol of 1839 is one of the main attractions. Also located here is the Mississippi History Museum, whose exhibits 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. There is a network of well-known gambling establishments in the city. There is also a lighthouse and a national library in Biloxi.

Bonsai nursery
Want a real tree in a pot? Then don’t pass by the town of Olive Branch. Here is the largest bonsai nursery in the country, where all kinds of dwarf trees are grown and sold.