Mississippi at a Glance
Mississippi is a classic state of the Deep South. The state capital, Jackson,
is its largest city. In addition to the State
Capitol building, Jackson is also home to many museums, such as the Mississippi
Museum of Art, which contains the state's largest art collection, and the
National
Agricultural Aviation Museum. The two major cities along the Mississippi
Gulf Coast are Biloxi
and Gulfport.
This area is a Mecca for beach-lovers, gambling enthusiasts and fishermen. The
waters of the Gulf of Mexico lap the shore while the lights of moored casinos,
such as the Boomtown
Casino in Biloxi, sparkle. Numerous fishing trips and charters are available
in Biloxi and Gulfport year-round. The University
of Mississippi, or Ole Miss as it is fondly nicknamed, is located in Oxford.
Also situated in North
Mississippi is the Elvis
Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo.
Historic Vicksburg
lies on the shores of the Mississippi
River with many bed and breakfast inns and the Vicksburg
National Military Park.
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