To all our Natchez fans, I apologize for butchering how I said Natchez. I now know of that the true way to say Natchez as a local is Natches like matches. My apologies, and I will do my best to not say it the Natchez wrong way again.
If I ever visit America, I would like to see the South. The people, cuisine and history will 100x compensate for the hot and humid weather😎. Greetings from Poland.
Y'all come back now you hear! Mississippi is the best-kept secret in these states. I was born here and it's my intention to die here. I've worked in every state in the United States but I always call Mississippi home. Thanks for your content and keep up the good work
I’m from Texas, but I live in Biloxi and work in Ocean Springs. I do not want to live anywhere else. When it comes to entertainment and food, I recommend the Beau Rivage. I may work elsewhere or travel for work but I will still live in Biloxi. Thank you for sharing Mississippi. I love for people who don’t live here to know the diversity the entire state has to offer.
Mississippi, one of my favorite States, is a chronically misunderstood State. Very true, it has a lot of interesting cultural sites; the whole State just exudes friendliness, helpfulness and politeness. l just don't have words to sing Mississippi's praises!
I always enjoy your videos and as a native Mississippian I say "thank you" for all the positive things you said about Mississippi. Many times we get a bad "rap" from being stereotyped.
I stumbled across your video by accident, and just had to watch because of your title. I was rewarded with a fantastic visitor's guide to my home state! Thank you for no bashing, and for the positive video! I hope more folks will want to visit because of your awesome video. Please come back soon!
I'm from a small town called Poplarville, MS. If you come sometime in beginning of June we have a festival called the Blueberry Jubilee! It is so much fun!! Lots of food!
I was in High School in Baton Rouge late 90's we use to go a retreat center in Popularville with Young life group.I can't remember the name of that center.
I really appreciate this gents kind attitude toward our state and its historic sights,manners,customs ,food,l am most grateful, Mississippi is not always treated with such respect
I'm heading down to Mississippi from Wyoming. I'm working on a big concrete job. Any day we ain't working me and my dogs will be heading for the swamp or any place we can get far out in the wilderness. I know a guy who moved up here and he gave me some good Cajun food. Damn that good stuff. I'm originally from NY after living in Wyoming 10 years I've learned to have my manners and patience because not all people are fast paced like New Yorkers
Uploaded in July but looks like it was filmed last fall? The #1 don't of visiting Mississippi (as he said in his Alabama video) is 'don't visit in July or August. Too hot'
Thanks for a positive video. Growing up I'm Mississippi, I couldn't wait to leave. But after living in CA, AZ, UT and NYC, I appreciate being back home in small town Mississippi. Wanting a Coke and peanuts now.
I'm from Natchez, and as soon as I saw Stanton Hall behind you, I knew this would be good. I'd suggest taking a carriage ride there. The drivers give good history information about the buildings and homes, and they are brutally honest about Antebellum period- you'll learn things not taught in school.
Can’t wait to see the “Must Eats of Mississippi” video. I’ve been to the state on business and enjoyed a very iconic local dish. Hope Mark and fam gave it a try. 🤔😆
You should really come during July. They have the Neshoba county fair that is referred to as Mississippi's Giant House Party. Basically a lot of great concerts for a week and food, family events, art exhibits, and rides. Usually one week later "The Choctaw Indian Fair" happens where there are all kinds of cultural events to learn from, including watching stick all games and watching the traditional dancing and beautiful clothing worn.
Thanks for the tip about the petrified forest! I love your positive views on things as always. I'm thinking of moving to the south in the future and you made it sound a lot more positive than most so thanks for that!
Thank you! As a local I believe you did a wonderful job with this and you were spot on. Natchez is one of our favorite towns as well and my wife and I enjoy going down there for a weekend getaway.
Don’t come to Laurel, Mississippi just because the HGTV show Hometown with Ben and Erin is filmed here. People from all over the country are moving here and ruining our reputation by finding out that we are educated, can read, have teeth, and have a large concentration of millionaires. They also watch the movie Free State of Jones with Matthew McConaughey and realize that we aren’t really into the civil war.
As a native Mississippian, thank you for focusing on the great things our state has to offer. As for sports teams, give Mississippi State their due. Our Dawgs just won the college World Series in Omaha and our baseball stadium is considered the “Carnage Hall” of stadiums, complete with apartments with large private balconies overlooking the field. As for football tailgating SEC style, The Grove, is a not to be missed experience. After all the food and drinks the fans will share with you, you’ll be content to sit in the shade of those magnificent trees and watch the game on a TV found in many of the tents. Enjoy Mississippi from a house divided; Hail State/Hotty Toddy!
@@gaythugsmatter7029 Well bless your heart. Mississippi has famous writers, blues, unbelievable food, gorgeous beaches, native history and much more. But we also value manners, so you would definitely wouldn't enjoy our beautiful, history filled state. Do everyone a favor and please don't come.
Well put!! Mississippi gets such a negative view it's nice to hear something good I'm from the gulf coast and there is some beautiful Towns and yes a lot of history # my family is from tupelo and went to school with yours truly Elvis. enjoyed thanks 👍
Iv been 2 times (From the UK) my GF is from there and i have a friend that lives in Slidell, Louisiana. had a amazing time, driving big American cars and trucks, All meeting up in Biloxi beach Go karting, gambaling, eating, shooting guns, escape rooms, and in Louisiana swamp tours. went to native American reservation land too. stayed around Hattiesburg and went to small towns like Pachuta and Magee witch has the Zips cafe claim to have the best burger in MS. (idk if its the best iv had but it was still really good and would easily stop by to get another if in the area the Zips sauce is really good too.)
I misses my beautiful State of Mississippi...homesick......Yes 4get the diet....2 much good food to leave without trying it....U can diet later..U did a excellent true job......😎😎😎👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯
We call all soda Coke here in New Mexico too lol love the video! I’m going to New Orleans in November and I was thinking about renting a car and taking a quick drive to the Biloxi area
Here in New Orleans, we never say "soda" or "pop." They are called "Soft Drinks." The Gulf Coast in Mississippi is great. Beautiful people. Hurricane Katrina devastated the area and most of the old, beautiful southern homes on the beach road were totally gone afterwards. Washed away. Everyone is coming back stronger. Don't only go to Biloxi and Gulfport, but also check out Bay St. Louis and Waveland. Enjoy your trip. Safe travels.
I live in Northeast Mississippi. I visited New Orleans in March and I fell in love. We stayed at the convention center Marriott and that was the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on. The city was beautiful and every single person I met was amazing. I'll definitely go back next vacation. Its my favorite place in the world
I lived there roughly 10 years ago, my dad got a job transfer and moved us to Tennessee. I was so mad that I nearly stayed and moved in with a couple of friends that were offering to let me move in and finish high school and go to college. But, my dad talked me into moving. Now I’m trying to move my family back because I miss it so much down there. My wife and I have been talking about it for years now and I think we can finally make it happen. Just waiting on a couple of phone calls for jobs before we make the trek. Edit: plan to move didn’t work out, had a job offer and then they just quit communicating.
One of the most disrespectful things to do in Ms is NOT to pull over to the side of the road when a funeral line is passing by. Even if you do not know the person that died, you can still respect the grieving love ones that did. Remember death comes to all and it will be your family one day that will be given the respect due them or will you be the one speeding by to go wait in line somewhere else.
Ikr or emergency vehicles. 20 yrs ago we had foreigner go around a school bus picking up children. A child lost their young life thst day. Foreigner or not flashing lights & a stop sign shouldn't need explaing
Ocean Springs is a particularly quaint and historic town on the coast and definitely worth a visit, the total opposite feel as Biloxi. I've also visited Vicksburg for the battlefield and it was a great experience, I'll be visiting Natchez next year, hopefully staying at Dunleith. And yes the Confederate flag doesn't bother me at all as a person of color since I"m also from the South (Louisiana), no different than someone flying an Irish or Italian flag to show their heritage and its used for regional pride too.
Thank you so much for the great video! So many do not realize that a lot of the greatest artists and writers are from Mississippi as well as famous people. Even Kermit the Frog is from Mississippi!
I appreciate your praise and honest appraisal of Mississippi. I lived the first half of my life in Ohio and the Midwest and the second half (over 20 years) in Mississippi. It’s a really good place to live and raise kids and often gets a bad rap. Keep up the good work and enjoyable videos.
You gotta move slow or you will die of heatstroke haha! The humidity is probably the #1 thing you will remember about Mississippi if you visit during the summer. I come from a small town called Magee, MS
I have a good "don't".... DON'T miss out on the traditional round table restaurants. Vicksburg has one called Walnut Hills. They are in some really cool old southern homes and feature an amazing spread of southern comfort foods! Some of the best are off the beaten path = )
This was informative, my husband is in the Navy and we were stationed there for a little over 3 years. We didn’t get to see everything so this excites me! We lived in Ocean Springs. My husband and I are born and raised Californians but we are going to retire in MS. We loved it so much and can’t wait to get back! Our kids loved it to and talk about going back all the time! We also loved how close all the neighboring states were, you can just pick up and in anywhere from 45mins-2hrs, you can be in a different state doing something else.
As a native Mississippian…. 1) Don’t waste your time in Jackson. There is no local culture left there, and you might get shot dead in broad daylight. 2) Don’t eat at “national chain” restaurants. The local small joints will have the very best food for you. 3) The proper way to say it… Pecan = “Puh-Kahn” Pralines = “Praw-Leans”
Born and raised here in Vicksburg, just north of Natchez and, like many previous commenters I want to say thank you for being honest and positive about us. We aren't called the Hospitality State for nothing! As for the Confederate Memorials and such, we Mississippians were born and raised around it. Being from Vicksburg, it's everywhere here. If Vicksburg didn't have it, our tourism industry would be practically nothing and that is our "cash cow" you could say. So the whole don't kill the hen that lays the golden eggs thing... While you "Hotty Totty", I'll be over here ringing my cow bell, Hail State Ya'll!
Great video ! Don't worry about mispronouncing Natchez . Everyone does it . . . and you are only pronouncing the name as it's written. I do hope you produce more Mississippi videos !
Daniel - I passed over the video of several days just because of the title - glad I watched it today ... for once someone was showing the GOOD things about our state
@@anthonyfontanoza4491 WE WILL FORGIVE YOU FOR BEING UNINFORMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RACE RELATIONS IN MISSISSIPPI IS NOT OUR PROBLEM. IT'S OBVIOUSLY YOURS. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROBLEM. MOST OF US MISSISSIPPIANS REALIZED MANY YEARS AGO THAT WE ARE IN THIS THING CALLED LIFE TOGETHER. PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE SINK OR SWIM AS ONE. MY FRIENDS BLACK & WHITE KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE. NOW IF WE CAN JUST GET THE REST OF YOU FOLKS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY ON BOARD MAYBE REAL PROGRESS CAN FINALLY BE MADE TO BENEFIT US ALL. PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello my Friend you might feels me excited to come to the Mississippi. I love coming there, oh my goodness the food gosh looks soooo delicious. Thank you for sharing this video
@@brandonballenger133 wow!!! How did you get green pnuts to boil in OK?? I have brought some back from GA but can't get them shipped to us in Illinois.
1:49 The culture or no culture thing is quite the opposite, with the more populous areas of the country. The Mississippi gulf coast is dripping with culture. I've lived in both. Gulf coast is my favorite.
I’m a native Mississippian❤️. Thanks for a lovely take on our state! We love this state and many things have changed which few people understand. My family wasn’t happy about the Confederate flag by the way. It’s a beautiful welcoming place to be. Come see us.
Mississippi's on my list of States that might be a possibility to go to thank you for your video I would like to know more information about mississippi.
Thanks for the great video on things to do in my home state of MS! We natives get a little testy when you butcher Natchez! So glad you know the difference now!
It's ok to say Sweet tea or unsweet. Try the Luch Box in Waveland Ms on our Coast=the PO boys are close to our New Orleans food A lot of us here on the Coast are from Louisiana , we speak different the north of the I ten.The Luch box food is good price , locally owned, Best Food for tummy and wallett..
If your from another region of the country, please remember that we're not stupid, ignorant or backward! And yes, we do wear shoes!!! We respect everyone, regardless of race or gender, right up to the instant that you give us a reason not to. People from elsewhere think were are all racists! We don't care what color you are as long as you're respectful and mind the rules. Come see us.
As a resident of SC (another state with some nasty stereotypes) I agree. Except for our politicians….. they can and do say and do a lot of stupid stuff that doesn’t help our image sometimes.
As a native Mississippian and native Oxonian I was happy to see how prominently Oxford and Ole Miss showed up in the video. You did a very good and respectful job of presenting Mississippi. One more "Don't". If you want to pronounce "Natchez" like a Mississippian, don't say, "Nat-CHEZ". We say "NA-chis". You definitely got the pronunciation of "Biloxi" right.
Most of the Confederate imagery I’ve seen in Mississippi isn’t really propped up to be racist like how most states see it. The civil war was a big part of Mississippian history especially since a lot of significant battles took place there, so many citizens view that sort of imagery as a symbol of their history and culture and separate the unsavory connotations associated with it.
I'm from South Carolina and it's the same here. It's an example of culture clash. If you're flying a Confederate flag in the North you're signaling that you're a racist. You fly one in the South it means you are Southern and proud of your culture, your home, and your ancestors.
@@brendapayne6603 although I do not and will not fly the confederate flag there is no way you could understand our pride in our history. Yes, slavery was evil, but thousands of Mississippians fought for the union. To understand southern pride you'll have to be born southern.
Mississippi is one of the most evil places on earth, the Emmett Till trial proved that. Only place where you can torture a little boy to death for no good reason and not only avoid consequences but be held as a hero for it.. I hate mississippi 😒
There are actually at least two distinct Mississippi accents: The northern third of the state tends to have an accent very similar to a Western Tennessee Twang. The other two-thirds have more of a Deep South Drawl.
actually there are quite a few of accents in Mississippi, I would say as many as there are communitys, where one would say coke, or soda, or sodi water (in some places) (( I DON"T KNOW, I have heard it from the older of the population.)) One Don't to really pay attention to is DON"T talk down to us, Don't think we are all "HICKS" and "Backward" and "Racist!" We are Not!!
Well, one of the first things you should focus on is learning how to pronounce some of our cities properly. But you’re super respectful, so no harm done!
Love your channel and thank you for a very fair report on my home state. Your pronunciation of Natchez does not bother me at all.We have a lot of towns and rivers that are a little tricky to pronounce. We can blame it on a fusion of the first 2 groups of people that lived here: Native Americans and the French. Towns like Shuqualak(Sugar Lock), Kosciusko, Bogue Chitto,, Gautier, Nanih Waiya, Hushpuckena.. Spot on comments about our food. Jackson has a large number of quality restaurants for a mid-sized city. You get very spoiled living here. My rule of thumb is never eat shrimp north of Memphis. Also, if someone invites you to a pot-luck (commonly called “Dinner on the Ground”) lunch at their church, go even if you are an Atheist. My last Don’t would be Don’t knock Mississippi unless you’ve been there. Thanks for the video and I hope you and your family return soon!
What state are you from? I’m from MS and it’s funny listening to you talk about us. Thank you for being positive. Most people think we are backwoods. Lol
Mark, quit saying Natchez as Na Chez…..thats a sure fire way to let everyone know that youre from out of town…….say it the same way you would say matches, lol. I enjoy your videos……enjoy your stay in Mississippi.
Just started eating a lot more shrimp (prawns as we call them on this side of the Atlantic) and I'd love to come to Mississippi. Fish is such a nice change from animal meat, particularly for things like fajitas, and small prawns cook quickly.
@@lgringo7 That's exactly why I want to come and taste it! (Prawn/shrimp is used interchangeably here in the UK and most of the shrimp is marketed as prawn -- like, king prawns are what you call jumbo shrimp.) But yeah, definitely want to come and sample some!
I'm from Starkville, Mississippi. You should've come futher North. Mississippi State University has the Ulysses S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln Library at the Mitchell Memorial Library! It's a great tour--and it's FREE.
FORT WORTH: The Kimbell Art Museum is one of the top art museums in the world! The Kimbell gets exhibits that the MET and others drool over and only wish they could get! Across the street to the northwest is the Amon G. Carter Museum of Western & American art. To the east is the Museum of Modern "Art" (we're sorry). Across the street south is the Will Rogers Auditorium and Colosseum; a mike south is the Ft. Worth Botanical, Rose, and Japanese Gardens. Further south is the Ft. Worth Zoo and about a mile further south is the beautiful campus of TCU.
To all our Natchez fans, I apologize for butchering how I said Natchez. I now know of that the true way to say Natchez as a local is Natches like matches. My apologies, and I will do my best to not say it the Natchez wrong way again.
No big deal, but you should go to Woodville MS, a lot of history. Very small town. Just south of Natchez.
It’s cool, we forgive ya, lol!
Has man born in Collins Mississippi I will forgive you. You got the coke part right. Please keep makeing videos.
If I ever visit America, I would like to see the South. The people, cuisine and history will 100x compensate for the hot and humid weather😎. Greetings from Poland.
Y'all come back now you hear! Mississippi is the best-kept secret in these states. I was born here and it's my intention to die here. I've worked in every state in the United States but I always call Mississippi home. Thanks for your content and keep up the good work
I’m from Texas, but I live in Biloxi and work in Ocean Springs. I do not want to live anywhere else. When it comes to entertainment and food, I recommend the Beau Rivage. I may work elsewhere or travel for work but I will still live in Biloxi. Thank you for sharing Mississippi. I love for people who don’t live here to know the diversity the entire state has to offer.
We love their creme breulaix
@@melaniebuford shhh, we have to tell people it's horrible so they don't turn it into CA
Mississippi, one of my favorite States, is a chronically misunderstood State. Very true, it has a lot of interesting cultural sites; the whole State just exudes friendliness, helpfulness and politeness. l just don't have words to sing Mississippi's praises!
As a MS girl, thank you for doing our state justice and showing it the love and respect we deserve.
I feel the same (:
I like people from MS
Mississippi has some good food bbq and beaches bilioxi tupelu and Vicksburg
I always enjoy your videos and as a native Mississippian I say "thank you" for all the positive things you said about Mississippi. Many times we get a bad "rap" from being stereotyped.
Beautiful state!
Maybe it should go it's own way.
i live in texas and have lots of family in mississippi. truly the most depressing times in my life when i have to visit. it’s such a dump
Maybe the stereotypes are true. As a native Mississippian I can say that
@@buckzee289 they are lol
I stumbled across your video by accident, and just had to watch because of your title. I was rewarded with a fantastic visitor's guide to my home state! Thank you for no bashing, and for the positive video! I hope more folks will want to visit because of your awesome video. Please come back soon!
I'm from a small town called Poplarville, MS. If you come sometime in beginning of June we have a festival called the Blueberry Jubilee! It is so much fun!! Lots of food!
Been there,love it.
I was in High School in Baton Rouge late 90's we use to go a retreat center in Popularville with Young life group.I can't remember the name of that center.
I’m was in lumberton then moved to Hattiesburg
Same here! Been living there for a long time
Love blueberry fest.
I really appreciate this gents kind attitude toward our state and its historic sights,manners,customs ,food,l am most grateful, Mississippi is not always treated with such respect
As someone who has lived my entire life in Mississippi, I love this video.
P.s. this video was released on my 19th birthday.
Leaving Austin in 13 months to retire in Madison area. I could retire anywhere, but Ole Mississippi is the place for us.
Truly Beautiful area.
Thank you so much. I am a world traveler but the nicest people are in Mississippi. ❤️
I'm a fellow Mississippian and this video explains everything we have here! Thank you for making this video and highlighting our key features!
Natchez is my hometown, and I absolutely LOVE it. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm heading down to Mississippi from Wyoming. I'm working on a big concrete job. Any day we ain't working me and my dogs will be heading for the swamp or any place we can get far out in the wilderness. I know a guy who moved up here and he gave me some good Cajun food. Damn that good stuff. I'm originally from NY after living in Wyoming 10 years I've learned to have my manners and patience because not all people are fast paced like New Yorkers
Great job from a Hattiesburg, Mississippi. We have great restaurants in town here
I agree about Hattiesburg's restaurants. Some of the best food I've ever had.
My hubby and I will be in Mississippi this summer. I hope we have as good a time as you had.
Thank you so much. Mississippi, especially the Blues Trail and Vicksburg, is a Bucket List Road Trip for me.
Mississippi has beaches in the gulf coast and a-lot museums and casinos
I’m from Natchez and have been following your channel for years. Glad to see you went to many of the best city spots! 🤗
Thank you. I have a donts of Natchez video coming out later this summer so you will have to let me know how we do
Uploaded in July but looks like it was filmed last fall?
The #1 don't of visiting Mississippi (as he said in his Alabama video) is 'don't visit in July or August. Too hot'
Unless you're trying to give someone a taste of what opening the gates to hell may feel like.
Thanks for a positive video. Growing up I'm Mississippi, I couldn't wait to leave. But after living in CA, AZ, UT and NYC, I appreciate being back home in small town Mississippi. Wanting a Coke and peanuts now.
Ha years ago I was in Louisville KY. I could not find a coke to save my life. Pepsi was king . Im sure it has changed since then..or maybe not
As a Michigander who wants to move down there, this is nice to know! Thanks dude
I'm from Natchez, and as soon as I saw Stanton Hall behind you, I knew this would be good. I'd suggest taking a carriage ride there. The drivers give good history information about the buildings and homes, and they are brutally honest about Antebellum period- you'll learn things not taught in school.
Can’t wait to see the “Must Eats of Mississippi” video. I’ve been to the state on business and enjoyed a very iconic local dish. Hope Mark and fam gave it a try. 🤔😆
Mississippian here.
Thank you, Mark, for the wonderful video!
Thank you
You should really come during July. They have the Neshoba county fair that is referred to as Mississippi's Giant House Party. Basically a lot of great concerts for a week and food, family events, art exhibits, and rides. Usually one week later "The Choctaw Indian Fair" happens where there are all kinds of cultural events to learn from, including watching stick all games and watching the traditional dancing and beautiful clothing worn.
I live next door in Newton county 👍
🙋🏻♀️ another DONT:
Don’t think that if you make a great video about MS, that MIssissippians won’t like and subscribe!
Liked and subbed! Cool video!
@@xavierlauzac5922 North Dakota thinks east Washington is cool. West coast Washington... not so much.
Hope you're doing well in Seattle.
Thanks for the tip about the petrified forest! I love your positive views on things as always. I'm thinking of moving to the south in the future and you made it sound a lot more positive than most so thanks for that!
southerners love europeans
@@MeatGoblin88 I'm going to note that as a positive sign
Thank you! As a local I believe you did a wonderful job with this and you were spot on. Natchez is one of our favorite towns as well and my wife and I enjoy going down there for a weekend getaway.
Don’t come to Laurel, Mississippi just because the HGTV show Hometown with Ben and Erin is filmed here. People from all over the country are moving here and ruining our reputation by finding out that we are educated, can read, have teeth, and have a large concentration of millionaires. They also watch the movie Free State of Jones with Matthew McConaughey and realize that we aren’t really into the civil war.
As a native Mississippian, thank you for focusing on the great things our state has to offer. As for sports teams, give Mississippi State their due. Our Dawgs just won the college World Series in Omaha and our baseball stadium is considered the “Carnage Hall” of stadiums, complete with apartments with large private balconies overlooking the field. As for football tailgating SEC style, The Grove, is a not to be missed experience. After all the food and drinks the fans will share with you, you’ll be content to sit in the shade of those magnificent trees and watch the game on a TV found in many of the tents. Enjoy Mississippi from a house divided; Hail State/Hotty Toddy!
You know your state sucks when sports are the only thing it has to offer
@@gaythugsmatter7029 Well bless your heart. Mississippi has famous writers, blues, unbelievable food, gorgeous beaches, native history and much more. But we also value manners, so you would definitely wouldn't enjoy our beautiful, history filled state. Do everyone a favor and please don't come.
@@tupelohoney622 Yeah if my ass was in Mississippi I would get spit on or lynched, no thanks.
And then our Ole Miss Rebels won the College World Series the very next year.
@@gaythugsmatter7029 Bless your heart.
Good to hear somebody say sometyhing nice about Mississippi.
We have always had a good time
Great job on Mississippi, coming from a native in Ocean Springs
Terrible Job on Mississippi!
My husband's grandmother lives in Gauthier ❤
Well put!! Mississippi gets such a negative view it's nice to hear something good I'm from the gulf coast and there is some beautiful
Towns and yes a lot of history # my family is from tupelo and went to school with yours truly Elvis. enjoyed thanks 👍
I have watched your videos in the past. So surprised and happy to see you filmed in Natchez. Moved here from New Orleans. A very nice town. 🤗
Easily the best Mississippi video on YT.
Mississippi is the greatest place on earth . Bury me in Mississippi
Wow. We have a lot of Mississippians watching Mark, love it!
Iv been 2 times (From the UK) my GF is from there and i have a friend that lives in Slidell, Louisiana. had a amazing time, driving big American cars and trucks, All meeting up in Biloxi beach Go karting, gambaling, eating, shooting guns, escape rooms, and in Louisiana swamp tours. went to native American reservation land too. stayed around Hattiesburg and went to small towns like Pachuta and Magee witch has the Zips cafe claim to have the best burger in MS. (idk if its the best iv had but it was still really good and would easily stop by to get another if in the area the Zips sauce is really good too.)
I’m from California, have lived in Mississippi, and love going back.
I misses my beautiful State of Mississippi...homesick......Yes 4get the diet....2 much good food to leave without trying it....U can diet later..U did a excellent true job......😎😎😎👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯
This man is a whole lot of wholesome
We call all soda Coke here in New Mexico too lol love the video! I’m going to New Orleans in November and I was thinking about renting a car and taking a quick drive to the Biloxi area
Here in New Orleans, we never say "soda" or "pop." They are called "Soft Drinks." The Gulf Coast in Mississippi is great. Beautiful people. Hurricane Katrina devastated the area and most of the old, beautiful southern homes on the beach road were totally gone afterwards. Washed away. Everyone is coming back stronger. Don't only go to Biloxi and Gulfport, but also check out Bay St. Louis and Waveland. Enjoy your trip. Safe travels.
So what do you idiots say if you actually want a coke?
I live in Northeast Mississippi. I visited New Orleans in March and I fell in love. We stayed at the convention center Marriott and that was the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on. The city was beautiful and every single person I met was amazing. I'll definitely go back next vacation. Its my favorite place in the world
Eric Walsh Coca-Cola
Great job on this video I’ve lived in a small town outside of tupelo all my life and you did a great job on this video!!👍
I lived in Tupelo last year. I'm back in Oxford now.
I lived there roughly 10 years ago, my dad got a job transfer and moved us to Tennessee. I was so mad that I nearly stayed and moved in with a couple of friends that were offering to let me move in and finish high school and go to college. But, my dad talked me into moving. Now I’m trying to move my family back because I miss it so much down there. My wife and I have been talking about it for years now and I think we can finally make it happen. Just waiting on a couple of phone calls for jobs before we make the trek.
Edit: plan to move didn’t work out, had a job offer and then they just quit communicating.
One of the most disrespectful things to do in Ms is NOT to pull over to the side of the road when a funeral line is passing by. Even if you do not know the person that died, you can still respect the grieving love ones that did. Remember death comes to all and it will be your family one day that will be given the respect due them or will you be the one speeding by to go wait in line somewhere else.
Ikr or emergency vehicles. 20 yrs ago we had foreigner go around a school bus picking up children. A child lost their young life thst day. Foreigner or not flashing lights & a stop sign shouldn't need explaing
HAIL STATE! 2021 national baseball champions !
Ocean Springs is a particularly quaint and historic town on the coast and definitely worth a visit, the total opposite feel as Biloxi. I've also visited Vicksburg for the battlefield and it was a great experience, I'll be visiting Natchez next year, hopefully staying at Dunleith. And yes the Confederate flag doesn't bother me at all as a person of color since I"m also from the South (Louisiana), no different than someone flying an Irish or Italian flag to show their heritage and its used for regional pride too.
are you black?
The Ms. flag has been changed to feature a magnolia in the center...the confederate flag has been removed.
Thank you so much for the great video! So many do not realize that a lot of the greatest artists and writers are from Mississippi as well as famous people. Even Kermit the Frog is from Mississippi!
I appreciate your praise and honest appraisal of Mississippi. I lived the first half of my life in Ohio and the Midwest and the second half (over 20 years) in Mississippi. It’s a really good place to live and raise kids and often gets a bad rap. Keep up the good work and enjoyable videos.
Thanks for a good, and honest review of our state.
You gotta move slow or you will die of heatstroke haha! The humidity is probably the #1 thing you will remember about Mississippi if you visit during the summer. I come from a small town called Magee, MS
And the bugs
I have a good "don't".... DON'T miss out on the traditional round table restaurants. Vicksburg has one called Walnut Hills. They are in some really cool old southern homes and feature an amazing spread of southern comfort foods! Some of the best are off the beaten path = )
This was informative, my husband is in the Navy and we were stationed there for a little over 3 years. We didn’t get to see everything so this excites me! We lived in Ocean Springs. My husband and I are born and raised Californians but we are going to retire in MS. We loved it so much and can’t wait to get back! Our kids loved it to and talk about going back all the time! We also loved how close all the neighboring states were, you can just pick up and in anywhere from 45mins-2hrs, you can be in a different state doing something else.
Our surrounding states still feel like home to me because I’ve visited so much. I’m so glad y’all love it too! Hurry back!
As a native Mississippian….
1) Don’t waste your time in Jackson. There is no local culture left there, and you might get shot dead in broad daylight.
2) Don’t eat at “national chain” restaurants. The local small joints will have the very best food for you.
3) The proper way to say it…
Pecan = “Puh-Kahn”
Pralines = “Praw-Leans”
If you happen to be near Hot Coffee, Mississippi check out my uncle Willie P. Long moonshine still and sample some of his fine moonshine
Born and raised here in Vicksburg, just north of Natchez and, like many previous commenters I want to say thank you for being honest and positive about us. We aren't called the Hospitality State for nothing! As for the Confederate Memorials and such, we Mississippians were born and raised around it. Being from Vicksburg, it's everywhere here. If Vicksburg didn't have it, our tourism industry would be practically nothing and that is our "cash cow" you could say. So the whole don't kill the hen that lays the golden eggs thing... While you "Hotty Totty", I'll be over here ringing my cow bell, Hail State Ya'll!
Old Miss has a beautiful campus. William Faulkner lived there for a while.
Or Ole Miss (sp.)?
I've been wanting to visit the south. So much history, and food!
Come on down! We’ll be happy to show you around and feed you a bite or two. Stay sweet!
We welcome everyone, be sure come to the Coast.
Great video !
Don't worry about mispronouncing Natchez .
Everyone does it . . . and you are only pronouncing the name as it's written.
I do hope you produce more Mississippi videos !
As a Mississippian, I was worried when I saw the video title lol. But you did an excellent job and I thank you!
Yeah, but there is a slight still problem with racism and not to sound like a karen but yk
Daniel - I passed over the video of several days just because of the title - glad I watched it today ... for once someone was showing the GOOD things about our state
@@anthonyfontanoza4491 WE WILL FORGIVE YOU FOR BEING UNINFORMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RACE RELATIONS IN MISSISSIPPI IS NOT OUR PROBLEM. IT'S OBVIOUSLY YOURS. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROBLEM. MOST OF US MISSISSIPPIANS REALIZED MANY YEARS AGO THAT WE ARE IN THIS THING CALLED LIFE TOGETHER. PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE SINK OR SWIM AS ONE. MY FRIENDS BLACK & WHITE KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE. NOW IF WE CAN JUST GET THE REST OF YOU FOLKS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY ON BOARD MAYBE REAL PROGRESS CAN FINALLY BE MADE TO BENEFIT US ALL. PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@mikebeasley9793 i agree 100% with you Mike
@@1956wm THANK YOU SO MUCH! WE MISSISSIPPIANS NEED TO STICK TOGETHER NO DOUBT!!!!!!!!!!
Hello my Friend you might feels me excited to come to the Mississippi. I love coming there, oh my goodness the food gosh looks soooo delicious. Thank you for sharing this video
Try boiled peanuts! They’re delicious!
Im from Jackson MS a few years ago I went to Omaha Nebraska and sold boiled peanuts and made a killing.. Sold ove 1000 pounds in a day...
@@brandonballenger133 wow!!! How did you get green pnuts to boil in OK?? I have brought some back from GA but can't get them shipped to us in Illinois.
Bethany, boiled peanuts are a Wolters family favorite!
@@WoltersWorldEats i brought them with me from MS.. I was on tour with a band and had a way to transport them lol
@@brandonballenger133 1000lbs of peanuts?! You were bettin high, weren't you!😆 But then, it is boiled peanuts 🥜
The Delta will surprise you though. First time I've seen a shantytown in the USA was there.
I'm from Mississippi and the first time I saw a shantytown was in Bakersfield, California. They're all over unfortunately.
@@mississippirougarou Wtf is a shanty town? From Cleveland, Ms
Roll on Mississippi you make me feel a child again!!
1:49 The culture or no culture thing is quite the opposite, with the more populous areas of the country. The Mississippi gulf coast is dripping with culture. I've lived in both. Gulf coast is my favorite.
You need to come to Tishomingo County Mississippi checkout Tishomingo State Park
Yes, Tishomingo State Park is beautiful!
I am from oxford and loved this video
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@@connersaxton9342 sorry, man... I meant that for the main thread. Hit your comment by accident. Lol....
Good job, greetings from Meridian, Ms home of Jimmie Rodgers(father of country music)
I’m a native Mississippian❤️. Thanks for a lovely take on our state! We love this state and many things have changed which few people understand. My family wasn’t happy about the Confederate flag by the way. It’s a beautiful welcoming place to be. Come see us.
By the way. Natchez is pronounced ‘Natch-iz ‘. A minor point❤️
Interesting fat near baxterville is the Tatum salt Dome this site the the only nuclear weapons test site east of the Mississippi
Mississippi's on my list of States that might be a possibility to go to thank you for your video I would like to know more information about mississippi.
great content as always, keep em coming
Thanks for the great video on things to do in my home state of MS! We natives get a little testy when you butcher Natchez! So glad you know the difference now!
It's ok to say Sweet tea or unsweet. Try the Luch Box in Waveland Ms on our Coast=the PO boys are close to our New Orleans food A lot of us here on the Coast are from Louisiana , we speak different the north of the I ten.The Luch box food is good price , locally owned, Best Food for tummy and wallett..
I love your channel! You doing that great! It helps so much to pick new destinations. 😁 Thank you!
That is awesome to hear. Thank you
If your from another region of the country, please remember that we're not stupid, ignorant or backward! And yes, we do wear shoes!!! We respect everyone, regardless of race or gender, right up to the instant that you give us a reason not to. People from elsewhere think were are all racists! We don't care what color you are as long as you're respectful and mind the rules. Come see us.
As a resident of SC (another state with some nasty stereotypes) I agree. Except for our politicians….. they can and do say and do a lot of stupid stuff that doesn’t help our image sometimes.
As a native Mississippian and native Oxonian I was happy to see how prominently Oxford and Ole Miss showed up in the video. You did a very good and respectful job of presenting Mississippi. One more "Don't". If you want to pronounce "Natchez" like a Mississippian, don't say, "Nat-CHEZ". We say "NA-chis". You definitely got the pronunciation of "Biloxi" right.
Most of the Confederate imagery I’ve seen in Mississippi isn’t really propped up to be racist like how most states see it. The civil war was a big part of Mississippian history especially since a lot of significant battles took place there, so many citizens view that sort of imagery as a symbol of their history and culture and separate the unsavory connotations associated with it.
I'm from South Carolina and it's the same here. It's an example of culture clash. If you're flying a Confederate flag in the North you're signaling that you're a racist. You fly one in the South it means you are Southern and proud of your culture, your home, and your ancestors.
Thank you for understanding why we love our history
What did your ancestors do that made you proud? What specific history are you proud of?
@@brendapayne6603 My ancestors killed Yankees, I’m proud of them.
@@brendapayne6603 although I do not and will not fly the confederate flag there is no way you could understand our pride in our history. Yes, slavery was evil, but thousands of Mississippians fought for the union. To understand southern pride you'll have to be born southern.
Thanks , nice video. Feels like your´re my personal guide for my upcoming trip to US!
Looks like a terrific place. Thank you sir!
Mississippi is one of the most evil places on earth, the Emmett Till trial proved that. Only place where you can torture a little boy to death for no good reason and not only avoid consequences but be held as a hero for it.. I hate mississippi 😒
Hey, can you put the link to the missisipi food video in the description?
There are actually at least two distinct Mississippi accents: The northern third of the state tends to have an accent very similar to a Western Tennessee Twang. The other two-thirds have more of a Deep South Drawl.
actually there are quite a few of accents in Mississippi, I would say as many as there are communitys, where one would say coke, or soda, or sodi water (in some places) (( I DON"T KNOW, I have heard it from the older of the population.)) One Don't to really pay attention to is DON"T talk down to us, Don't think we are all "HICKS" and "Backward" and "Racist!" We are Not!!
@@jeffreyharville1918 I think the Delta has a distinct drawl
Welcome to God's Country great video
@2nd Place Since 1865 it’s been nine months. That’s a pitiful ratio.
I love that confederate flag beautiful state
Well, one of the first things you should focus on is learning how to pronounce some of our cities properly. But you’re super respectful, so no harm done!
How beautiful 😍 love those old homes .
Love your channel and thank you for a very fair report on my home state. Your pronunciation of Natchez does not bother me at all.We have a lot of towns and rivers that are a little tricky to pronounce. We can blame it on a fusion of the first 2 groups of people that lived here: Native Americans and the French. Towns like Shuqualak(Sugar Lock), Kosciusko, Bogue Chitto,, Gautier, Nanih Waiya, Hushpuckena..
Spot on comments about our food. Jackson has a large number of quality restaurants for a mid-sized city. You get very spoiled living here. My rule of thumb is never eat shrimp north of Memphis. Also, if someone invites you to a pot-luck (commonly called “Dinner on the Ground”) lunch at their church, go even if you are an Atheist.
My last Don’t would be Don’t knock Mississippi unless you’ve been there. Thanks for the video and I hope you and your family return soon!
In 1968 I got drunk and refered to the state as '"pissy missy" I am still afraid to go back.
What state are you from? I’m from MS and it’s funny listening to you talk about us. Thank you for being positive. Most people think we are backwoods. Lol
Mark, quit saying Natchez as Na Chez…..thats a sure fire way to let everyone know that youre from out of town…….say it the same way you would say matches, lol. I enjoy your videos……enjoy your stay in Mississippi.
He is from out of town.
Thanks for the heads up! If I would have known I would have made it a don't :) thanks for the heads up!
Right I was so weirded out when he said natchez 😂
Do not go to Jackson after dark, some areas turn into a free fire zone.
Just started eating a lot more shrimp (prawns as we call them on this side of the Atlantic) and I'd love to come to Mississippi. Fish is such a nice change from animal meat, particularly for things like fajitas, and small prawns cook quickly.
Coast does fabulous fish tacos!
How dare you compare a prawn to a shrimp?!? Can’t beat the taste of gulf shrimp. Prawns have no taste!
@@lgringo7 That's exactly why I want to come and taste it! (Prawn/shrimp is used interchangeably here in the UK and most of the shrimp is marketed as prawn -- like, king prawns are what you call jumbo shrimp.) But yeah, definitely want to come and sample some!
Real fajitas are beef only. Chicken and shrimp “fajitas” are an American invented abomination.
I'm from Starkville, Mississippi. You should've come futher North. Mississippi State University has the Ulysses S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln Library at the Mitchell Memorial Library! It's a great tour--and it's FREE.
Grant and Lincoln did their best to destroy the South !
@@michaelalexander3828 Not the South. The Demoncrats. But the RINOs made up for that later on.
He was never going to come to to that DUMP.
@@REOBZ How's that search for another mascot going at Elderly Miss? Did the bear, stick? LOL
@@rubies200 BUT--he never showed up in Starksville--the land that fun forgot!
Bilioxi is the place to be in Mississippi and Vicksburg
Check out the Lauren Rodgers Museum of Art in Laurel Mississippi. Maybe the best art museum in a small town in all of the USA
Tip from a Mississippian, if you want to get some good food visit flowood and Starkville.
The food on the Coast is closer to New Orleans, we say Coke or barks .for drinks
Now I have to go to see Robert Johnson's place.
FORT WORTH: The Kimbell Art Museum is one of the top art museums in the world! The Kimbell gets exhibits that the MET and others drool over and only wish they could get!
Across the street to the northwest is the Amon G. Carter Museum of Western & American art. To the east is the Museum of Modern "Art" (we're sorry). Across the street south is the Will Rogers Auditorium and Colosseum; a mike south is the Ft. Worth Botanical, Rose, and Japanese Gardens. Further south is the Ft. Worth Zoo and about a mile further south is the beautiful campus of TCU.
I’ll add one more. Don’t stop in Jackson.