Natural beauty is central to the appeal of Mississippi’s small towns, with the Mississippi River shaping many communities and signature magnolia trees lining countless streets. In Natchez, that beauty meets history along the riverfront, where old landmarks and grand homes give the town a timeless appeal. Ocean Springs brings a different kind of scenery, pairing its creative downtown with the natural calm of Davis Bayou and the Gulf Islands National Seashore. These 10 towns are some of the prettiest in Mississippi and show off the state’s charm from every angle.