State Bucket List: Mississippi
Mississippi has a tendency to be overlooked by people on the rest of the country. But people who treat the state as a fly-over miss the cradle of the blues and a rich literary heritage that includes Nobel Prize winner William Faulkner.
The Magnolia State has a tendency to be overlooked by people in the rest of the country. But people who treat the state as a fly-over miss some of the greatest riches American culture has to offer. From a cradle of the blues to a literary heritage that includes everyone from William Faulkner to John Grisham, here are some of Mississippi's top bucket list things to do!
10. Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum
Tupelo
Elvis' flashy Graceland estate is probably the most well-known monument to the King of Rock n' Roll, but this humble birthplace home is the start of everything.They didn't live here long—the family moved out after a few years because they couldn't afford it—but the young Elvis spent the first 13 years of his life in and around the area.
In addition to the home is a statue of the young Elvis, the church where the family worshipped, and a museum dedicated to the musician. There's also a trail marker for the Mississippi Blues Trail.