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Vicksburg, Mississippi
An aerial view of downtown Vicksburg, Mississippi at sunset, a town chock-full of fascinating history and good food.
The Capital/River region is home to more must-see spots—a whole lot more. In Clinton, the Olde Towne Historic District harbors electic galleries showcasing work by renowned local artists Wyatt Waters and the late Dr. Samuel Gore.
Jackson’s Fondren District is a cultural epicenter with an impressive stock of Mid-Century Modern architecture, that attracts visitors and residents with its great shopping and fine dining. Two long-standing favorite restaurants of the Fondren District include Walker’s Drive-In and Brent’s Drugs (fun fact: Partial filming of The Help took place in Brent’s Drugs).
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Janie's Pastry Shop
The storefront of Janie's Pastry Shop in downtown Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Brookhaven offers a wealth of history and architectural charm, and has garnered national attention as the site of one of America’s Top Ten Main Streets. Ridgeland makes an exciting destination for outdoor adventurers. Its multi-use trails, mountain bike trails, BMX track, and the Natchez Trace Parkway make it a cyclist’s dream. Anglers and boaters will surely find their happy place at the 33,000-acre Barnett Reservoir.
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Barnett Reservoir Causeway
The 33,000-acre Barnett Reservoir serves as the watershed for the Pearl River in Brandon, Mississippi.
Love America’s favorite pastime? Catch a game (and maybe a fly ball) in Pearl, home of the Mississippi Braves. Here you’ll find the Outlets of Mississippi, the state’s largest outlet shopping destination. And if the retail bug has bitten you, set a course for Flowood, which has a well-earned reputation as the beating heart of the region’s retail scene. You’d better believe it: in Mississippi’s Capital/River region, there truly is something for everyone.
