Home to the town “too beautiful to burn,” Mississippi and great scenery just go together. From picturesque coastlines to well-known attractions, here are 15 Mississippi cities that offer some of the best views in the entire state.
- Natchez
matt northam/Flickr Located on the Mississippi River as well as being home to the Natchez Trace Parkway, this town is no stranger to beautiful scenery.
- Gulfport
Ed Schipul/Flickr This coastal town provides for a gorgeous landscape and, apparently, an up close and personal view of wildlife.
- Vicksburg
faungg’s photos/Flickr The popular tourist destination, the Vicksburg National Military Park, affords visitors beautiful views along with a glimpse at the nation’s history.
- Holly Springs
Visit Mississippi/Flickr A city rich in history, Holly Springs is filled with beautiful homes from the past, which only further add to the beautiful scenery provided by Wall Doxey State Park and Holly Springs National Forest.
- Port Gibson
Visit Mississippi/Flickr This town’s beauty didn’t get lost on General Grant as he claimed the town was “too beautiful to burn” during the Civil War. Pictured here, the Windsor Ruins are a reminder of what once was.
- Snow Lake Shores
snowlakeshores.ms This small town’s population nearly triples during the summer months, and with a view like this it’s easy to see why.
- Oxford
Crooked Letter Photography The town known for being home to the Rebels and William Faulkner is also one of the most beautiful in the state.
- Tupelo
Whatknot/Flickr Being located along the Natchez Trace Parkway, beautiful views should be associated with Tupelo just as much as the fact that it’s the birthplace of Elvis Presley.
- Ocean Springs
Adrianna Battista/Flickr After seeing this picture, it’s easy to see why Ocean Springs is referred to as the “gem of the Gulf Coast.”
- Enterprise
Visit Mississippi/Flickr Home to the tallest waterfall in the state, Enterprise offers views like no other.
- Woodville
Mike Freyder/Flickr Thanks to the Clark Creek Nature Area and its numerous waterfalls, this is one of the Magnolia State’s most scenic cities.
- Greenville
Doug Wade/Flickr Spanning 16 acres, the Greenville Cypress Preserve is filled with breathtakingly beautiful, and totally unique, sights.
- Biloxi
MFer Photography/Flickr After sustaining damage from Hurricane Katrina, the city’s signature lighthouse had to be closed for a little over a year. Today, the landmark is a symbol of Bilxoi’s resilience – and there’s nothing more beautiful than that!
- Tishomingo
mdwfp.com In addition to being home to a state park, this town’s beauty can definitely be attributed to the surrounding landscape. Not only is Tishomingo located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains but it is surrounded by the Natchez Trace Parkway, Bay Springs Lake, and Pickwick Lake – all of which make for great scenery.
- Flora
Natalie Maynor/Flickr 36 million years in the making, Flora’s Petrified Forest is not only fascinating but it provides some amazing scenery.
Mississippi’s beauty never ceases to amaze me! How about you? Share your comments below. And if you have any pictures of beautiful Mississippi cities, be sure to share those as well.
matt northam/Flickr
Located on the Mississippi River as well as being home to the Natchez Trace Parkway, this town is no stranger to beautiful scenery.
Ed Schipul/Flickr
This coastal town provides for a gorgeous landscape and, apparently, an up close and personal view of wildlife.
faungg’s photos/Flickr
The popular tourist destination, the Vicksburg National Military Park, affords visitors beautiful views along with a glimpse at the nation’s history.
Visit Mississippi/Flickr
A city rich in history, Holly Springs is filled with beautiful homes from the past, which only further add to the beautiful scenery provided by Wall Doxey State Park and Holly Springs National Forest.
This town’s beauty didn’t get lost on General Grant as he claimed the town was “too beautiful to burn” during the Civil War. Pictured here, the Windsor Ruins are a reminder of what once was.
snowlakeshores.ms
This small town’s population nearly triples during the summer months, and with a view like this it’s easy to see why.
Crooked Letter Photography
The town known for being home to the Rebels and William Faulkner is also one of the most beautiful in the state.
Whatknot/Flickr
Being located along the Natchez Trace Parkway, beautiful views should be associated with Tupelo just as much as the fact that it’s the birthplace of Elvis Presley.
Adrianna Battista/Flickr
After seeing this picture, it’s easy to see why Ocean Springs is referred to as the “gem of the Gulf Coast.”
Home to the tallest waterfall in the state, Enterprise offers views like no other.
Mike Freyder/Flickr
Thanks to the Clark Creek Nature Area and its numerous waterfalls, this is one of the Magnolia State’s most scenic cities.
Doug Wade/Flickr
Spanning 16 acres, the Greenville Cypress Preserve is filled with breathtakingly beautiful, and totally unique, sights.
MFer Photography/Flickr
After sustaining damage from Hurricane Katrina, the city’s signature lighthouse had to be closed for a little over a year. Today, the landmark is a symbol of Bilxoi’s resilience – and there’s nothing more beautiful than that!
mdwfp.com
In addition to being home to a state park, this town’s beauty can definitely be attributed to the surrounding landscape. Not only is Tishomingo located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains but it is surrounded by the Natchez Trace Parkway, Bay Springs Lake, and Pickwick Lake – all of which make for great scenery.
Natalie Maynor/Flickr
36 million years in the making, Flora’s Petrified Forest is not only fascinating but it provides some amazing scenery.
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