Mississippi is made for a camera-ready road trip.
Start in Clarksdale, where bright murals and public art transform alleys and street corners into colorful backdrops, the legendary Crossroads of Highways 61 and 49 deliver an essential Mississippi photo, and the lively, modern juke joint atmosphere of Ground Zero Blues Club captures the soul of the blues after sundown.
Next stop is Oxford, where visitors pose beside The Square’s red telephone booths and find the Faulkner statue before raising a colorful frozen drink at Funkys Pizza and Daiquiri Bar.
In Tupelo, follow the story of Elvis through his birthplace, the “Becoming” statue featuring two figures of Elvis Presley: an 11-year-old boy sitting on a milk crate holding a guitar, and an over-scaled adult superstar standing behind him in the famous jumpsuit and cape, and a downtown mural paying homage to the icon.
Head south to Vicksburg, where colorful Riverfront Murals tell the city’s story and where the Mississippi itself becomes the star.
Cool shots also await along Hattiesburg’s Public Art Trail and at tiny Pocket Museum that reward travelers who look around every corner.
Finish along Coastal Mississippi, where Old Town Bay St. Louis combines colorful signs, public art, harbor views, and Gulf light with an effortlessly photogenic coastal atmosphere.
Contact: B World Communication, Travel South USA Representative in France, Yohann Robert, Email: yohann@bworldcom.com
