Louisiana and Mississippi epitomize the South, images of moss-draped oaks and Mississippi riverboats coming to mind. Add to this the sound of Delta blues and you definitely know you're somewhere different. Our regional scouts have found the best scenic roads—the roads only a local would know. From the trips they took, we created detailed turn-by-turn directions that make any of these 30 day trips a snap. These MAD scouts also told us of the best places they found to stop along the route, from Elvis-inspired attractions to Civil War sites to Cajun-inspired restaurants. Our “It’s a MAD World” anecdotes let you know some of the most intriguing facts of the region.

Don't you think it's time for a road trip? (We know you do.)