Caledonia, Mississippi
Population: 1,015
Located in Lowndes County
Mississippi life is based on deep cultural roots and a tradition of treating others kindly. Nowhere is that more evident than in Caledonia, nicknamed "The Friendly City." You can say hello to total strangers and they'll ask how you've been getting along. Mississippi has an infinite amount of pleasant surprises-and if you take it easy, you're bound to stumble across a few. Mississippians have a way of blending the past with the present to create a unique and inviting world. Learn more by visiting Mississippi's newest welcome center, located at 300 Main St. in downtown Caledonia in the birthplace and boyhood home of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams. Caledonia has more than 600 structures on the National Register of Historic Places. You can wile away the afternoon touring antebellum mansions, built during Caledonia's golden age when cotton was king, then spend the evening surrounded by the exciting sights and sounds of casinos an hour's drive away. Visit Friendship Cemetery, "where flowers healed a nation" and where the first Memorial Day was observed. Visit one of the nearby Civil War battlefields or ancient Native American mounds where history was made, or spend hours in antique shops and find a piece of history to take home. Museums and collections can be found in virtually every town, each one giving a personal account of Mississippi. Modern resorts and fine dining are easy to find, too. You'll probably taste more than a hint of Mississippi's rich history in the flavor of dishes ranging from fried catfish to lobster, and that good old Southern leisure ethic is sure to prevail wherever you decide to unwind. And if you think there's nothing "major league" about Mississippi, only hours away are the Atlanta Braves, Falcons and Hawks, and the New Orleans Saints. Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville and the Florida panhandle are all popular weekend getaways. The varied natural environments found in Mississippi provide for a wide array of outdoor experiences. The state offers 17 million acres of woodlands filled with wildlife. Mississippi's wilderness is perfect for hiking and hunting, with first-class campgrounds throughout the state. You're never very far from a body of water in Mississippi. The safe and scenic Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is a boon to water sports and recreation, and the 9,000-acre lake created at Caledonia has been called one of the top 20 bass fishing spots in the country. Lake Lowndes State Park offers water sports, fishing, cabins, campgrounds and an indoor sports center. The Gulf Coast, a five-hour drive away, is the setting for sunning, swimming, sailing and fishing. Mississippi is a wealthy source of Southern culture. Creativity is the foundation of Mississippi's heritage and is evident in every aspect of its culture. Caledonia' cultural affairs include an active arts council that delivers professional performances throughout the year, an art association, year-round festivals and ongoing events at local universities and churches. Caledonia has three Top 20 Tourism Events in the Southeast-the annual spring pilgrimage of antebellum homes, the Possum Town Pig Fest, the state's barbecue cooking championship, and Christmas on the Tenn-Tom, a flotilla of lighted boats cruising the waterway. Even though they vary greatly, all aspects of Mississippi life somehow seem to have something in common. Whether you're admiring handmade quilts on the side of the road or zipping up your sleeping bag in a national forest, you know you're in Mississippi. No matter what you do, you'll feel good-and you'll feel "The South's Warmest Welcome." Courtesy Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development
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