Sightseeing Sunday: Weird Things to Do in Mississippi
Looking for weird things to do in Mississippi? The state brings Southern Gothic charm — giant rocking chairs, Gone with the Wind–themed restaurants, and hauntingly beautiful plantation ruins.
Fun Facts About Mississippi
Mississippi is considered the birthplace of the blues, with legends like B.B. King and Robert Johnson born in the state.
The teddy bear was inspired by Theodore Roosevelt’s 1902 hunting trip in Mississippi’s Sharkey County.
Root beer was invented in Biloxi, Mississippi, in 1898.
The Mississippi River, which gives the state its name, flows through ten U.S. states.
Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site — assuming one exists, since sometimes that’s half the adventure.
Unique Attractions & Weird Things to Do in Mississippi
Weird Roadside & Oddities
Gulfport
World’s (Former?) Largest Wooden Rocking Chair – Part of the Battle of the Biggest Chairs. Located at 11451 Canal Road. Casey, Illinois now claims the title with a 56-foot chair, making this one potentially the second largest.
Food, TV Stops & Local Legends
Natchez
Mammy’s Cupboard – Restaurant shaped like a Gone with the Wind character.
Historic Sites & Ruins
Port Gibson
Windsor Ruins – Hauntingly beautiful remains of an antebellum mansion destroyed by fire.
Plan Your Mississippi Road Trip
We’re always adding new weird things to do in Mississippi to this list, so check back for more roadside attractions, quirky museums, oversized oddities, and future road trip discoveries.
Where to next? Check out our Tennessee roadside attractions guide for more Southern strange, browse our complete roadside attractions by state guide, get tips for traveling with pets, or head back to the Right At The Light homepage.
Interactive Map: Weird Roadside Stops We’re Tracking
This map includes weird roadside attractions, big-rig friendly stops, and places still on our running road trip list across the country.