Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Mississippi Off the Beaten Path show you the Magnolia State you never knew existed. Purchase stone-ground cornmeal from the oldest continuously operating water mill in the United States at Sciple’s Water Mill; listen to first-class blues music at Margaret’s Blue Diamond Lounge in Clarksdale; or stay in the Shack Up Inn to get a genuine plantation experience. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Mississippi Off the Beaten Path shows you the Hospitality State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Take a stroll around The Square in Oxford, the quintessentially Southern town that inspired William Faulkner, John Grisham, and dozens of other acclaimed writers. Go ghost-hunting at Waverly Plantation, a spectacular antebellum mansion rumored to be haunted by the lonely spirit of a lost little girl. Tour the folk art masterpiece known as Margaret’s Grocery, a colorful, ramshackle structure named the Weirdest Roadside Attraction in Mississippi. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

Visit odd little towns with odd little names like So-So, Hot Coffee, and Why Not; experience the sometimes harsh realities of life in the delta and the carefree frivolity of life on the beach; and develop an appreciation for kudzu and Spanish moss--all under the guidance of an award-winning travel writer.

Let Mississippi Off the Beaten Path show you the Magnolia State you never knew existed. Journey to the land of talking frogs and fashion-conscious pigs at the Birthplace of the Frog, a museum honoring Mississippi native and Muppets-creator Jim Henson; explore the ceremonial Choctaw Indian mounds and sacred cave at the Nanih Waiya Historic Site; or visit lions, tigers, panthers, and other exotic animals at the Collins Exotic Animal Orphanage.

Bypass the travel - worn, tired, tourist traps and prepare to discover a warm - hearted, friendly, and fascinating state. You'll find that Mississippi's true character and nature are easily apparent, especially when you follow Marlo Sibley to the state's lesser - known and more unusual attractions. Among these you will: