Read our blog for more in-depth views of the unique places, history, things to do, and events that are happening in and around the city of Canton, Mississippi!
The urge to escape the daily routine usually hits on a quiet Tuesday morning. Planning a massive vacation often creates more anxiety than the actual work week.
True relaxation requires a short drive and a completely blank schedule. Mississippi offers a collection of quiet corners perfect for a quick reset.
You can watch the sunrise over a historic town square by breakfast. By noon, you are sitting under ancient oak trees near the river.
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John Muir once wisely noted, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” I’ve found that trips to the Magnolia State mix peace and excitement. It’s perfect for any traveler.
The Canton, Mississippi native brought an infectious energy to the stage, then turned serious to deliver a beautiful, simple rendition of a modern classic that had everyone in awe.
"I'm a huge fan of AGT" said Sanders, the owner of Ashford's Kitchen in Atlanta, Georgia. Describing his eatery, he said, "I centered it around music because, if you’re having a party at home and it’s quiet, the energy is off. But if you just turn on a little music, something shifts in that room." Later, he told the Judges that Ashford's Kitchen makes soul food, saying succinctly, "it ain't healthy, but it's good."
It only takes a glance at the courthouse square of Canton, Mississippi, to think, “This feels like being in a movie.”
As one should: Canton is a much-loved movie-set city that Hollywood has cast many times over. Because of that, this town of less than 11,000 people, just 25 miles north of Jackson, is also a capital city in its own right: The Movie Capital of Mississippi.
Read on to discover how in less time than it takes to reach the beach, you can star in this adventure exploring the history, art and color of tiny Canton.
Mississippi town squares often tell you where the heart of a community sits, and more often than not, it stands under a courthouse clock. Across the state, these buildings do far more than handle records, hearings, and paperwork.
