{"id":42472,"date":"2026-06-04T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=42472"},"modified":"2026-06-04T12:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:00:53","slug":"small-town-charm-on-tv-erin-napier-and-mississippi-life","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/experiences\/small-town-charm-on-tv-erin-napier-and-mississippi-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Small-Town Charm on TV: Erin Napier and Mississippi Life\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42670 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992793575987737;width:682px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42670 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992793575987737;width:682px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-41-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There is something about Mississippi\u2019s small towns that feels ready for its close-up.&nbsp;The front porches, the historic homes, the downtown storefronts, the locally owned shops, the neighbors who know each other by name \u2014 it is the kind of place that does not need a script to feel memorable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">That charm has reached audiences across the country through HGTV\u2019s&nbsp;<em>Home Town<\/em>, where Erin and Ben Napier have helped shine a national spotlight on Laurel, Mississippi. Set in their own hometown, the show follows the couple as they restore historic houses while celebrating the character, craftsmanship and community spirit that make Laurel feel so special. Since 2015,&nbsp;<em>Home Town<\/em>&nbsp;has&nbsp;showcased&nbsp;Laurel\u2019s architecture, local pride and small-town storytelling, helping viewers see what Mississippians have always known: our communities are full of beauty worth preserving.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For fans of the show, Laurel is more than a filming location. It is a real place where visitors can shop, dine,&nbsp;explore&nbsp;and experience the same sense of Mississippi charm that comes through on screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 id=\"play-coastal-mississippi-by-railnbsp-317e013e-4507-426c-ac06-5125f3d44b48\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start in Laurel, Mississippi\u2019s \u201cHome Town\u201d&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A visit to Laurel should begin downtown, where the energy of&nbsp;<em>Home Town<\/em>&nbsp;is easy to spot. Brick storefronts, locally owned&nbsp;businesses&nbsp;and walkable streets give visitors plenty of reasons to linger. One of the most popular stops is Laurel Mercantile Co., founded by Ben and Erin Napier and known for home goods, apparel, candles,&nbsp;furniture&nbsp;and Mississippi-made finds that reflect the couple\u2019s Southern style.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Nearby, visitors can also explore Scent Library and Scotsman General Store, two other Napier-connected stops that bring the&nbsp;<em>Home Town<\/em>&nbsp;experience to life. Laurel Mercantile lists all three locations as part of its visitor experience, giving fans&nbsp;an easy way&nbsp;to build a self-guided day around the show.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">But Laurel\u2019s appeal goes beyond its TV fame. The city has a creative rhythm of its own, with local boutiques, antique shops, restaurants,&nbsp;murals&nbsp;and galleries offering a full&nbsp;weekend\u2019s&nbsp;worth of exploring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-6-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42667 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-6-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42667 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-6-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-6-200x300.jpg 200w, 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class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42665 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;object-fit:cover;width:498px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42665 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;object-fit:cover;width:498px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42671 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;object-fit:cover;width:501px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42671 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;object-fit:cover;width:501px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-1153x2048.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-500x888.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-800x1421.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-1280x2274.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-1920x3411.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-55-scaled.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"cleveland-music-museums-family-funnbsp-d486c1fd-2b77-490c-956b-f93052ebbaa1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Art, History and Local Flavor&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For a deeper look at Laurel\u2019s cultural side, visitors can stop by the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, one of Mississippi\u2019s most treasured art museums. The museum adds another layer to the city\u2019s creative identity, making it a great complement to the&nbsp;design&nbsp;inspiration found throughout downtown.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After a morning of shopping and sightseeing, settle in for a meal at one of Laurel\u2019s local restaurants. From casual caf\u00e9s to Southern comfort food, the city\u2019s dining scene gives travelers a taste of the hospitality that makes small-town Mississippi so inviting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42668 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42668 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-1280x1919.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-1920x2879.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/586A1072-scaled.jpg 1708w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 id=\"tishomingo-state-park-nature-fix-before-fallnbsp-6d47c934-3fb7-4993-a36f-e9b80cd12db1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the Scenic Route Through Mississippi\u2019s Small Towns&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Laurel may be the star of&nbsp;<em>Home Town<\/em>, but it is only one of many Mississippi communities where visitors can experience small-town charm firsthand. Across the state, historic downtowns, restored buildings, independent shops and creative communities offer their own version of the Mississippi story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In&nbsp;<strong>Ocean Springs<\/strong>, coastal charm meets an artsy downtown filled with galleries, restaurants and boutiques. In&nbsp;<strong>Bay St. Louis<\/strong>, visitors can stroll near the water, browse local shops and enjoy a relaxed Gulf Coast getaway.&nbsp;<strong>Natchez<\/strong>&nbsp;offers river views, historic&nbsp;homes&nbsp;and one of the most atmospheric downtowns in the state.&nbsp;<strong>Oxford<\/strong>&nbsp;blends literary history, college-town energy and&nbsp;a vibrant&nbsp;Square. In the Delta,&nbsp;<strong>Cleveland<\/strong>&nbsp;brings together music, food and culture with a welcoming small-town feel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Each town has its own personality, but they all share something that feels deeply Mississippian: a sense of place, pride and connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 id=\"tupelo-energy-quirky-funnbsp-1b85fab4-b2bc-4af2-9f77-84c324908e6d\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring the Mississippi Look Home&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">One of the reasons&nbsp;<em>Home Town<\/em>&nbsp;resonates with viewers is its focus on preservation and design that feels personal. The homes are not made to look like anywhere else. They are meant to reflect the people who live there and the history of the place around them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Travelers can find that same spirit in Mississippi\u2019s antique shops, maker markets, local boutiques and art galleries. Whether it is a handmade candle, a piece of pottery, a vintage find or a print from a local artist, shopping small in Mississippi is a way to take home more than a souvenir. It is a way to support the makers and merchants who keep these downtowns thriving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42666 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669975186104219;width:486px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42666 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6669975186104219;width:486px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-7-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"plan-your-trip-today-32ceee2c-39de-49c3-9f20-7592b7245df1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan a Weekend Inspired by&nbsp;<em>Hometown<\/em>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42672 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;object-position:66% 60%;width:649px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42672 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;object-position:66% 60%;width:649px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-1280x1920.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20200506-laurel-4-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For a TV-inspired Mississippi getaway, spend a weekend in Laurel exploring downtown, shopping local, visiting the museum and taking in the city\u2019s historic neighborhoods. Then, extend the trip with a drive to another small town nearby. Follow the coast, head toward the Delta or plan a route through central Mississippi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">However you build the itinerary, the real charm is in slowing down. In Mississippi, small towns are not just places to pass through. 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