The amazing Mississippi is a southern state bounded on the east by Alabama, on the north by Tennessee, on the west by Arkansas and Louisiana, and on the south by the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana. By natural design, Mississippi is agrarian. Its fertile soil, the landscape full of freshwater bodies, and the favorable climate all add to the state's agricultural potential.

Until the mid 20th century, Mississippi was quite rural, a way of life that leaves traces in such areas as Holly Springs and Columbus to this day. However, for a state whose economy was so tied to agriculture and a slow rural rhythm, a vibrant urban wave later in the 20th century greatly impacted it, affecting its progress causing unprecedented disruptions in its economy. In this regard, the state lags behind all the others in economic progress.

But Mississippi is also known for a variety of many other positive things, including catfish, magnolias, hospitality, down-home cooking, and southern charm.

Despite being economically underdeveloped, Mississippi has been resilient and is gaining momentum, with prospects pointing to an upcoming brighter future. Generally, growth has been strong with major economic sectors such as the services and manufacturing, real estate, and trade picking up albeit slowly, showing signs of reinvigoration. Of the many opportunities the state has to offer, Mississippi land is worth noting. Despite its small size, it boasts an abundance of cheap arable land with very low rates. You'd get land for sale under $1000 per acre in Mississippi.

Things to do

Mississippi has so much to offer in terms of scenic destinations. Part of the things you can do in this amazing state include:

Visiting the Gulf Islands National Seashore which stretches from Mississippi's Cat Island to Florida's Santa Rosa Island's eastern tip. Although the majority of the seashore is submerged, the barrier islands provide white-sand beaches, coastal marshes, and dense maritime forests. Going to the beach is always a plan.

Mississippi has multiple hiking trails, camping sites, picnicking areas, old forts, and other resort snorkeling recreational opportunities, such as kayaking.

In 2003, the Tupelo Automobile Museum was designated the official auto museum of the state of Mississippi, marking the culmination of founders Frank Spain and Max Berryhill's 28 years of collecting automotives ( sadly at the time of writing the museum remains closed). There were 150 vehicles in total in the collection, with some of them being restored in open bays while visitors watched. With chronologically organized exhibit halls, the vehicles on display represented the evolution of the automobile. Visitors would be greeted by the museum's oldest piece, an 1886 Benz, and would admire a variety of early automobiles, including an 1889 Knox Porcupine, a 1903 Cadillac, and a 1907 Ford Model R, which were all iconic vehicles from the 17th century.

There is also the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in LeFleur's Bluff State Park. This provides you with a unique opportunity to learn about the natural world through detailed exhibits and to experience it firsthand by exploring the museum grounds. Visitors will find information about Mississippi's wildlife and habitats within this museum.

Finally, you can always visit the 100,000-gallon aquarium inside the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson, which houses more than 200 native species and a swamp habitat inside a massive greenhouse.