Brimming with history, culture, great food and even better people, Mississippi really is one-of-a-kind. Being that it’s so great, it should come as no surprise that people move here from near and far. And if you just so happen to be one of those lucky people planning to relocate to the Magnolia State, there are things you’ll quickly realize after arriving; here are 15 of them.
- It truly is the Hospitality State.
Stewart Baird/Flickr From waving to strangers to helping out anyone in need, Mississippians really are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
- The expression “country road” has a whole new meaning.
Julie Falk/Flickr Driving in rural Mississippi can be a tough task for newcomers. The dark winding roads definitely take some time to get used to.
- The fried catfish is as delicious as you’ve heard.
butch scott/Flickr One bite and you’ll be hooked.
- …and so is the barbecue.
Peter Burka/Flickr Throughout the state, you’ll find landmark barbecue joints, like Abe’s Bar-B-Q in Clarksdale, that have been open for decades.
- Sometimes, your neighbors can be a bit wild.
Triker-Stiks/Flickr It’s not uncommon to look out your front door and see a pair of glowing eyes staring back at you. Raccoons, coyotes, bobcats – the possibilities are practically endless.
- ….or extremely scarce.
Amanjeev/Flickr Life in rural Mississippi means a great many things, including no neighbors for miles and miles.
- Great views can be found just about anywhere you look.
Visit Mississippi/Flickr From stunning sunrises and sunsets to gorgeous natural scenery, the vistas in Mississippi are some of the best around.
- There’s definitely a difference between heat and humidity.
Michael/Flickr The heat’s bad, but the humidity is practically unbearable.
- There’s nothing to love about love bugs.
denipet/Flickr Since Hurricane Katrina, these bugs are much less scarce; however, that doesn’t make them any less annoying…or messy.
- Bugs in Mississippi tend to be pretty large.
Jimmy Smith/Flickr Mississippi mosquitoes have a reputation for being huge but those aren’t the only big bugs you’ll cross paths with in Mississippi.
- And did we mention, these things can fly?
Domas Mituzas/Flickr A cockroach flying toward you is one of the most horrific sights…ever.
- The weather tends to get a bit crazy.
Tabitha Kaylee Hawk/Flickr Not only is there an entire season devoted to hurricanes, but the state is no stranger to flooding, tornadoes, and whatever else Mother Nature decides to throw our way.
- History is alive in the Magnolia State.
Mark Goebel/Flickr Here in Mississippi, history comes to life through significant sites from the past, such as antebellum homes, battlefields, museums, and more.
- Breakfast is the best meal of the day.
Brandon/Flickr From shrimp and grits to homemade biscuits topped with gravy, nothing can compare to an authentic Mississippi breakfast.
- Great food can be found just about everywhere.
Rob Rogers/Flickr Aside from the numerous mom and pop eateries that are scattered throughout the state, you can get some of the best food from gas stations and roadside vendors.
Mississippi is such a unique state; this list could easily go on and on. What would you add to it? Tell us in the comments section!
Stewart Baird/Flickr
From waving to strangers to helping out anyone in need, Mississippians really are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
Julie Falk/Flickr
Driving in rural Mississippi can be a tough task for newcomers. The dark winding roads definitely take some time to get used to.
butch scott/Flickr
One bite and you’ll be hooked.
Peter Burka/Flickr
Throughout the state, you’ll find landmark barbecue joints, like Abe’s Bar-B-Q in Clarksdale, that have been open for decades.
Triker-Stiks/Flickr
It’s not uncommon to look out your front door and see a pair of glowing eyes staring back at you. Raccoons, coyotes, bobcats – the possibilities are practically endless.
Amanjeev/Flickr
Life in rural Mississippi means a great many things, including no neighbors for miles and miles.
Visit Mississippi/Flickr
From stunning sunrises and sunsets to gorgeous natural scenery, the vistas in Mississippi are some of the best around.
Michael/Flickr
The heat’s bad, but the humidity is practically unbearable.
denipet/Flickr
Since Hurricane Katrina, these bugs are much less scarce; however, that doesn’t make them any less annoying…or messy.
Jimmy Smith/Flickr
Mississippi mosquitoes have a reputation for being huge but those aren’t the only big bugs you’ll cross paths with in Mississippi.
Domas Mituzas/Flickr
A cockroach flying toward you is one of the most horrific sights…ever.
Tabitha Kaylee Hawk/Flickr
Not only is there an entire season devoted to hurricanes, but the state is no stranger to flooding, tornadoes, and whatever else Mother Nature decides to throw our way.
Mark Goebel/Flickr
Here in Mississippi, history comes to life through significant sites from the past, such as antebellum homes, battlefields, museums, and more.
Brandon/Flickr
From shrimp and grits to homemade biscuits topped with gravy, nothing can compare to an authentic Mississippi breakfast.
Rob Rogers/Flickr
Aside from the numerous mom and pop eateries that are scattered throughout the state, you can get some of the best food from gas stations and roadside vendors.
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