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In the heart of the south, and big on its catfish production, Mississippi is sure to offer you a lot of old American culture. Native Americans founded the state thousands of years before Europeans set foot onto U.S. soil. Spanish, British, and French all made their way to Mississippi, and with them, slaves helped build the economy. The French lost Mississippi to Great Britain in the Treaty of Paris in 1763. Only twenty years later, Great Britain relinquished control of the state.

It is impossible to visit Mississippi and not study American history. From the American Revolution, to the Civil War, the state is rich with culture. The USA International Ballet Competition is held in Jackson, Mississippi every four years, and it brings in dancers from around the world. The blues were developed in the early history of the state, in the Delta region. One of the biggest names in blues that turned to rock and roll was Elvis Presley. Presley was born in Tupelo, and he is a cultural icon. From Elvis, you also have 3 Doors Down and Jimmy Buffett. Mississippi is no longer only limited to just the blues.

With the nickname of The Hospitality State, Mississippi promises to bring a mixture of fun and culture upon every visit. A state has something different to offer every time you come.