Please be aware that
Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in Mississippi do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
In Mississippi, DST starts on the 2nd Sunday in March and ends on the 1st Sunday in November.
Facts About Mississippi
Information for Travelers
Mississippi is a southern state in the United States, with the Mississippi River to the west, the state of Alabama to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
Jackson is the best known city, home to the state capital and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
Tupelo is a smaller town, but it attracts tourists who want to visit the two-room house where Elvis Presley was born.
Tourists can also enjoy sightseeing as they pass through the state on the Natchez Trace Parkway, a scenic route that has many historic sites and perfect scenery.
Often overlooked, the Mississippi coast is also a lovely place to visit, rich in marine life and home to the region's only dolphin rescue center.
Mississippi is a diverse state filled with a wide variety of tourist attractions and destinations.
Culture
The Mississippi Delta region is considered the birthplace of blues music, honored at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale.
Vicksburg is one of the most historic sites in the state, home to Vicksburg National Military Park, site of one of the most important battles of the Civil War.
Read about Mississippi in Wikipedia