Mississippi is a state that sits in the southern portion of the U.S. One of the most important geographic features of this state is the Mississippi River, which was named after it. Mississippi is a state that is largely rural. The largest city in the state is Jackson, and in the past, Biloxi and Gulf Port were great places for those who were looking to head to the beach. However, it must be emphasized that a sizeable portion of southern Mississippi was heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina, causing many people to move to other parts of the state. If you go to very small towns, you will find that their stores still close on Sundays.

Those who are looking for the convenience of a large city may want to head to Hattiesburg or Jackson. If you go to areas near the Delta, you will find that the cell phone coverage is not that good. One of the attractions that has appeared recently in the state are casinos. The cities which these can be found include Tunica, the Gulf Coast, and Vicksburg. History buffs will want to visit the Civil War Park in Vicksburg. One of the things that this state is famous for is Blues music. Those who are looking for live blues music events will want to head to the Delta. Mississippi is home to great Blues musicians like B.B. King. Because of its natural landscape, Mississippi is a great place for biking or other outdoor related activities such as camping, fishing, and hiking.