Mississippi

Mississippi is an American state situated on the Coastal Plain. The Mississippi River flows on the east. The southern border is washed by the Gulf of Mexico. It borders such states as Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Arkansas. The administrative centre is the city of Jackson. The largest cities are Gulfport, Biloxi and Hattiesburg.

Mississippi is a good destination for the excursion tourism and outdoor activities. The American historic heritage is the Vicksburg National Military Park. It was built at the place of a siege of Jackson which lasted almost 50 days. On the territory of the park, the tourists will see 1.325 monuments, 144 cannons, fortifications, trenches and weapon pits extending 32 kilometres. There are also old dwellings and a cemetery where the soldiers defending the city sleep now.

An interesting architectural sight of the pre-war period is Old Mississippi State Capitol, which was built in 1839. Today this is a Museum of Mississippi History.

In Mississippi Petrified Forest, you can see petrified trees and plants which grew there thousands of years ago.

If you come to Mississippi with children, you should definitely visit Jackson Zoo. In Hight Street Antique Mall, you will find authentic souvenirs. The objects of modern art are sold in Fondren Art Gallery.

Those who want to try their luck should go to Biloxi where they will find several casinos and other entertaining centres. The fans of poker and roulette gather in New Palace Casino Point Cadet. Biloxi is a port city so you can go on a sea cruise along the Mississippi River. The tours are organized by Biloxi Shrimping Trip. If you prefer beach holidays, go to Biloxi Beach.

The main dish of the state is roasted catfish. You will find it almost in any restaurant.