Mississippi Off the Beaten Path: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)

Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Mississippi Off the Beaten Path shows you the Hospitality State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Take a stroll around The Square in Oxford, the quintessentially Southern town that inspired William Faulkner, John Grisham, and dozens of other acclaimed writers. Go ghost-hunting at Waverly Plantation, a spectacular antebellum mansion rumored to be haunted by the lonely spirit of a lost little girl. Tour the folk art masterpiece known as Margaret's Grocery, a colorful, ramshackle structure named the Weirdest Roadside Attraction in Mississippi. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path. "Mississippi Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience--if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Mississippi Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Mississippi that other guidebooks just don't offer"-- Provided by publisher About the Author 6 Acknowledgments 6 Contents 8 Introduction 9 The Northeastern Hills 14 The Eastern Plains 49 The Mississippi River Delta 73 The Heartland 105 Southern Mississippiand the Gulf Coast 153 Index 183 Turn an ordinary visit to Mississippi into an adventure: Visitors can find the final resting place of the Witch of Yazoo or stay in the Shack Up Inn to get a genuine plantation experience.