When it comes to beautiful drives in Mississippi, the options are virtually endless. With miles upon miles of back roads, it’s easy to lose yourself (literally and figuratively) in the stunning scenery. It’s also a bit difficult to keep track of all the stunning views found along country roads in Mississippi. To simplify things a bit, we put together some snaps taken along the best scenic drives in Mississippi.

  1. One of the oldest and longest scenic byways in the country, the Great River Road (Highway 61) is made up of beautiful views and several historically significant sites. For more information, click here.

Mississippi Great River Road/Facebook Great River Road Country Store, 3915 MS-1, Rena Lara, MS 38767, USA

  1. The Natchez Trace Parkway is filled with gorgeous scenery that includes unique sites like the Pharr Mounds, located about 23 miles northeast of Tupelo. For more information, click here.

Whatknot/Flickr Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez Trace Pkwy, Natchez, MS, USA

  1. Passing this brightly colored field of flowers on Highway 16 near Benton could brighten anyone’s day.

Bill Herndon/Flickr Benton, MS 39039, USA

  1. The beautiful greenery makes even the drive to the Emerald Mound Site, which is located on the Natchez Trace Parkway, a must-see. For more information, click here.

Ken Lund/Flickr Emerald Mound, Mississippi 39120, USA

  1. Highway 78 near Tupelo provides a scenic, hilly route.

Matthew Nichols/Flickr Tupelo, MS, USA

  1. In the mood for a beach view? Take Highway 90, which travels along the Gulf Coast. For more information, click here.

Earl McGehee/Flickr MS Gulf Coast Scenic Byways, 100 S Beach Blvd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520, USA

  1. A ride around Stoneville means visions of white in both the sky and the fields.

Jimmy Smith/Flickr Stoneville, MS 38776, USA

  1. Nothing but blue skies on Highway 22 near Flora.

Bill Herndon/Flickr Flora, MS 39071, USA

  1. This photo makes it clear why the Natchez Trace Parkway is such a popular attraction. For more information, click here.

Visit Mississippi/Flickr Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez Trace Pkwy, Natchez, MS, USA

  1. This country road in Starkville looks ideal for a relaxing Sunday drive.

Frank/Flickr Starkville, MS 39759, USA

  1. Taken in Hinds County near Old Bridgeport Road, this winding path couldn’t be more inviting.

Natalie Maynor/Flickr Old Bridgeport Road, Old Bridgeport Rd, Mississippi 39041, USA

  1. Snow may be a pain to drive in, but it sure did make for some beautiful scenery in Starkville.

redagainPatti/Flickr Starkville, MS 39759, USA

  1. If you’re looking for seclusion, this Holmes County road is for you.

Natalie Maynor/Flickr Holmes County, MS, USA

These beautiful drives in Mississippi portray our beautiful state perfectly! What do you think? Are these the best scenic drives in Mississippi? Or, did we miss your favorite route? Tell us!

Mississippi Great River Road/Facebook

Great River Road Country Store, 3915 MS-1, Rena Lara, MS 38767, USA

Whatknot/Flickr

Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez Trace Pkwy, Natchez, MS, USA

Bill Herndon/Flickr

Benton, MS 39039, USA

Ken Lund/Flickr

Emerald Mound, Mississippi 39120, USA

Matthew Nichols/Flickr

Tupelo, MS, USA

Earl McGehee/Flickr

MS Gulf Coast Scenic Byways, 100 S Beach Blvd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520, USA

Jimmy Smith/Flickr

Stoneville, MS 38776, USA

Flora, MS 39071, USA

Visit Mississippi/Flickr

Frank/Flickr

Starkville, MS 39759, USA

Natalie Maynor/Flickr

Old Bridgeport Road, Old Bridgeport Rd, Mississippi 39041, USA

redagainPatti/Flickr

Holmes County, MS, USA

Scenic places in Mississippi don’t end with scenic routes. There are plenty of stunning sights to see in the Magnolia State. Click here to read about 10 places in Mississippi that are a photo-taking paradise.

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Best Scenic Drives In Mississippi September 27, 2021 Daniella DiRienzo Are there any other can’t-miss country roads in Mississippi? Among the countless country roads in Mississippi, one you don’t want to miss is the Wildflower Trail on U.S. 51. It’s not an official scenic byway, but it’s brimming with stunning views, including lots of wildflowers. The beautiful roadway is the result of a statewide project known as The Wildflower Trails of Mississippi. The route includes the portion of U.S. 51 that leads into the small town of Crystal Springs. What are the most beautiful drives in Mississippi? There are lots of beautiful drives in Mississippi, but there’s no denying that the Great River Road is one of the most beautiful. A national scenic byway, it follows the course of the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles through 10 states, including Mississippi. The Mississippi portion extends over 200 miles and is dotted with stunning riverfront vistas, along with great scenery and eateries. The Natchez Trace Parkway is also among the most beautiful drives in Mississippi. The famous parkway spans 444 miles, starting in Natchez, MS and ending in Nashville, TN. The route boasts tons of sites and attractions, which run the gamut from hiking trails to ghost towns. What are some other scenic places in Mississippi? Scenic places in Mississippi are just as plentiful as scenic drives. One of the most beautiful sites in the state, though, is without a doubt Tishomingo State Park. The park is located in the foothills of the Appalachians, which means it has a terrain unlike anywhere else in the state. Like another world, the park boasts huge rock formations and several waterfalls. Revered just as much for its recreational opportunities as its incredible beauty, the park offers some of the state’s top canoeing and camping. It’s also the only place in Mississippi that you can go rock climbing.    

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Best Scenic Drives In Mississippi

September 27, 2021

Daniella DiRienzo

Are there any other can’t-miss country roads in Mississippi? Among the countless country roads in Mississippi, one you don’t want to miss is the Wildflower Trail on U.S. 51. It’s not an official scenic byway, but it’s brimming with stunning views, including lots of wildflowers. The beautiful roadway is the result of a statewide project known as The Wildflower Trails of Mississippi. The route includes the portion of U.S. 51 that leads into the small town of Crystal Springs. What are the most beautiful drives in Mississippi? There are lots of beautiful drives in Mississippi, but there’s no denying that the Great River Road is one of the most beautiful. A national scenic byway, it follows the course of the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles through 10 states, including Mississippi. The Mississippi portion extends over 200 miles and is dotted with stunning riverfront vistas, along with great scenery and eateries. The Natchez Trace Parkway is also among the most beautiful drives in Mississippi. The famous parkway spans 444 miles, starting in Natchez, MS and ending in Nashville, TN. The route boasts tons of sites and attractions, which run the gamut from hiking trails to ghost towns. What are some other scenic places in Mississippi? Scenic places in Mississippi are just as plentiful as scenic drives. One of the most beautiful sites in the state, though, is without a doubt Tishomingo State Park. The park is located in the foothills of the Appalachians, which means it has a terrain unlike anywhere else in the state. Like another world, the park boasts huge rock formations and several waterfalls. Revered just as much for its recreational opportunities as its incredible beauty, the park offers some of the state’s top canoeing and camping. It’s also the only place in Mississippi that you can go rock climbing.    

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Among the countless country roads in Mississippi, one you don’t want to miss is the Wildflower Trail on U.S. 51. It’s not an official scenic byway, but it’s brimming with stunning views, including lots of wildflowers. The beautiful roadway is the result of a statewide project known as The Wildflower Trails of Mississippi. The route includes the portion of U.S. 51 that leads into the small town of Crystal Springs.

What are the most beautiful drives in Mississippi?

There are lots of beautiful drives in Mississippi, but there’s no denying that the Great River Road is one of the most beautiful. A national scenic byway, it follows the course of the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles through 10 states, including Mississippi. The Mississippi portion extends over 200 miles and is dotted with stunning riverfront vistas, along with great scenery and eateries. The Natchez Trace Parkway is also among the most beautiful drives in Mississippi. The famous parkway spans 444 miles, starting in Natchez, MS and ending in Nashville, TN. The route boasts tons of sites and attractions, which run the gamut from hiking trails to ghost towns.

What are some other scenic places in Mississippi?

Scenic places in Mississippi are just as plentiful as scenic drives. One of the most beautiful sites in the state, though, is without a doubt Tishomingo State Park. The park is located in the foothills of the Appalachians, which means it has a terrain unlike anywhere else in the state. Like another world, the park boasts huge rock formations and several waterfalls. Revered just as much for its recreational opportunities as its incredible beauty, the park offers some of the state’s top canoeing and camping. It’s also the only place in Mississippi that you can go rock climbing.