Things to do in Oxford and its surroundings
Food scene
Great atmosphere for watching sports and having something to drink in the square.
37 locals recommend
Library
120 S 11th StGreat atmosphere for watching sports and having something to drink in the square.
Great southern menu, service, and drinks. It's best to call in for a reservation.
98 locals recommend
Boure Restaurant
110 Courthouse SquareGreat southern menu, service, and drinks. It's best to call in for a reservation.
Excellent service, atmosphere, and food are worth the high prices.
30 locals recommend
Oxford Grillehouse
114 Courthouse SquareExcellent service, atmosphere, and food are worth the high prices.
Tallahatchie Gourmet
1221 Van Buren AveBest southern food I've ever had. The gumbo is a must.
Big Bad Breakfast
719 N Lamar BlvdOne of the best places for breakfast I've ever visited.
Historic Sites
Rowan Oak is William Faulkner's former home in Oxford, Mississippi. It is a primitive Greek Revival house built in the 1840s by Colonel Robert Sheegog, an Irish immigrant planter from Tennessee. Faulkner purchased the house when it was in disrepair in 1930, and did many of the renovations himself
107 locals recommend
Rowan Oak
916 Old Taylor RdRowan Oak is William Faulkner's former home in Oxford, Mississippi. It is a primitive Greek Revival house built in the 1840s by Colonel Robert Sheegog, an Irish immigrant planter from Tennessee. Faulkner purchased the house when it was in disrepair in 1930, and did many of the renovations himself
The Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar House is a historic house museum at 616 North 14th Street in Oxford, Mississippi. Its mission is "to interpret the life and career of the distinguished 19th-century statesman L.Q.C.
7 locals recommend
L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum
616 N 14th StThe Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar House is a historic house museum at 616 North 14th Street in Oxford, Mississippi. Its mission is "to interpret the life and career of the distinguished 19th-century statesman L.Q.C.
Its located in Tupelo, about an hour's drive from Oxford.
43 locals recommend
Elvis Presley Birthplace
306 Elvis Presley DrIts located in Tupelo, about an hour's drive from Oxford.
Sightseeing
The Lyceum–The Circle Historic District is a historic district within the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Mississippi. It includes eight buildings and several monuments lining University Circle, and surrounds "The Circle" on the campus
Lyceum - The Circle Historic District
The Lyceum–The Circle Historic District is a historic district within the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Mississippi. It includes eight buildings and several monuments lining University Circle, and surrounds "The Circle" on the campus
Located in the heart of Oxford is the historic Oxford square, locally known as “The Square.” With a variety of restaurants, museums, art galleries, clothing boutiques, specialty shops, and more, The Square offers tourists and locals alike a place to congregate, people-watch, shop, and experience Oxford.
Courthouse Square
Courthouse SquareLocated in the heart of Oxford is the historic Oxford square, locally known as “The Square.” With a variety of restaurants, museums, art galleries, clothing boutiques, specialty shops, and more, The Square offers tourists and locals alike a place to congregate, people-watch, shop, and experience Oxford.
Arenas and Stadiums
Home of the 2022 National Champions Ole Miss Baseball. The beer showers in right field were a great sight to see live. A must see if you are a college baseball fan.
12 locals recommend
Swayze Field
Home of the 2022 National Champions Ole Miss Baseball. The beer showers in right field were a great sight to see live. A must see if you are a college baseball fan.
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
6 All American DriveHome of the Ole Miss Football team.
FedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis.
134 locals recommend
FedExForum
191 Beale StFedExForum is a multi-purpose arena located in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Memphis.
The Memphis Redbirds are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They are located in Memphis, Tennessee, and are named for their Major League Baseball affiliate
8 locals recommend
Memphis Redbirds
198 Union AveThe Memphis Redbirds are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They are located in Memphis, Tennessee, and are named for their Major League Baseball affiliate