It’s officially fall. Soon temperatures will be dropping and colorful leaves will be popping up all over the place. And just to be sure you don’t miss a minute of this seasonal splendor, we’ve looked around and found 10 towns in Mississippi that are even more beautiful in the fall. (I know; who knew it was possible for Mississippi to get even more beautiful?!)
- Amory
Rob Westbrook/Flickr Head to this small town in the fall and you won’t be disappointed. Aside from the beautiful foliage, Amory offers access to the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, making it the perfect place to unwind with a fishing pole in hand.
- Tupelo
Whatknot/Flickr Vibrant fall colors can be found all along the Natchez Trace Parkway, and since the Tupelo portion includes access to the Blackland Prairie Trail, it’s a great place to take in the seasonal color change. The 4.2-mile point-to-point trail is considered good for all skill levels.
- Tishomingo
Joey Wilder/Joey Wilder Images Photography This small town may not include much but it is home to the award-winning Tishomingo State Park. The park, which has a landscape unique to the area, really comes to life during the fall season.
- Oxford
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography Located in the northern part of the state, Oxford’s climate is much different than its southern counterparts. The cooler temperatures mean the vibrantly-colored foliage is visible for much longer in this college town. Take it all in via the city’s Pat Lamar Park, which is basically an outdoor arboretum, or the scenic Puskus Lake Recreation Area.
- Waterford
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography Between Oxford and Holly Springs, you’ll find this small community, which just so happens to be home to Wall Doxey State Park. Rich in natural beauty, especially during the fall, the park is centered around a spring-fed lake and offers an abundance of recreational opportunities.
- Abbeville
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography Home to less than 500 people, not many get to witness the annual changing of the leaves in this small town – and what a shame that is.
- Taylor
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography In a town with a population of only a couple of hundred, peace and quiet are a given in Taylor. And during the fall, you can add brilliant foliage to that list.
- Hattiesburg
Ed Wright/Facebook This National Geographic Adventure Town truly comes to life during the fall season. Take it all in by biking the Longleaf Trace, a 41-mile trail created from an abandoned railroad line, heading to nearby Roosevelt State Park, or hiking the DeSoto National Forest’s Black Creek Hiking Trail.
- Merigold
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography This small town is home to the renowned McCarty’s Pottery Studio and Gardens, so vibrant greenery and flora are common sights in Merigold. And the sights only get better in the fall with the arrival of boldly-colored fall foliage.
- Lucedale
Brian Carlisle/Facebook This small town is big on fall color! Check it out by taking one of the many nature trails part of Lucedale’s city trail system or checking out nearby Pierce Lake.
The cool, crisp air, the colorful leaves – how could anyone not love fall?
Rob Westbrook/Flickr
Head to this small town in the fall and you won’t be disappointed. Aside from the beautiful foliage, Amory offers access to the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, making it the perfect place to unwind with a fishing pole in hand.
Whatknot/Flickr
Vibrant fall colors can be found all along the Natchez Trace Parkway, and since the Tupelo portion includes access to the Blackland Prairie Trail, it’s a great place to take in the seasonal color change. The 4.2-mile point-to-point trail is considered good for all skill levels.
Joey Wilder/Joey Wilder Images Photography
This small town may not include much but it is home to the award-winning Tishomingo State Park. The park, which has a landscape unique to the area, really comes to life during the fall season.
Matt Taylor/Crooked Letter Photography
Located in the northern part of the state, Oxford’s climate is much different than its southern counterparts. The cooler temperatures mean the vibrantly-colored foliage is visible for much longer in this college town. Take it all in via the city’s Pat Lamar Park, which is basically an outdoor arboretum, or the scenic Puskus Lake Recreation Area.
Between Oxford and Holly Springs, you’ll find this small community, which just so happens to be home to Wall Doxey State Park. Rich in natural beauty, especially during the fall, the park is centered around a spring-fed lake and offers an abundance of recreational opportunities.
Home to less than 500 people, not many get to witness the annual changing of the leaves in this small town – and what a shame that is.
In a town with a population of only a couple of hundred, peace and quiet are a given in Taylor. And during the fall, you can add brilliant foliage to that list.
Ed Wright/Facebook
This National Geographic Adventure Town truly comes to life during the fall season. Take it all in by biking the Longleaf Trace, a 41-mile trail created from an abandoned railroad line, heading to nearby Roosevelt State Park, or hiking the DeSoto National Forest’s Black Creek Hiking Trail.
This small town is home to the renowned McCarty’s Pottery Studio and Gardens, so vibrant greenery and flora are common sights in Merigold. And the sights only get better in the fall with the arrival of boldly-colored fall foliage.
Brian Carlisle/Facebook
This small town is big on fall color! Check it out by taking one of the many nature trails part of Lucedale’s city trail system or checking out nearby Pierce Lake.
Looking for a great way to take in all the beautiful colors of fall? Check out “Take This Gorgeous Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Mississippi Like Never Before.”
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