Welcome SEC Fans!

Here in Mississippi, we’re always excited to showcase the best our state has to offer to new friends—even when those friends happen to be fresh sports rivals, thanks to the recent expansion of the SEC Conference. So whatever team you cheer for, or whatever sports you happen to follow, we’re here to help make sure your stay is one for the record books.

Starkville: Home of the Mississippi State Bulldogs

Starkville, or “Stark Vegas” as the locals affectionately call it, is home to Mississippi State University and, of course, home to Davis Wade Stadium, Humphrey Coliseum, and Dudy Noble Field. Before or after the big game, be sure to explore the city’s lively downtown with great restaurants, local breweries, and shops. Don’t miss the Cotton District and the surrounding downtown area for nightlife, hotels, and other attractions.

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Oxford: Home of the Ole Miss Rebels

Oxford, home to the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels is a must-visit for sports fans visiting Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Swayze Field, or The Pavilion. Known for its unique Southern charm and culture, Oxford is famous for its the historic Square, full of top-notch restaurants, unique boutiques, and lively bars. Before or after the big game, stroll through the picturesque Grove or explore the city’s buzzing nightlife and live music scene.

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The Tangerine

The Tangerine

Crawford

The Tangerine is a boutique hotel offering 18 rooms in four different room styles. The hotel is located on the grounds of The Hill and…

Russell Inn & Suites

Russell Inn & Suites

Starkville

Russell Inn & Suites offers spacious accommodations and amenities, including a flat-screen TV, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, USB ports, and free WiFi. The hotel offers…

Hotel Chester

Hotel Chester

Starkville

Located in the historic Old Main District of downtown Starkville, Hotel Chester was originally built in 1925 and underwent extensive renovations in 1999 by its…

Courtyard Starkville at The Mill

Courtyard Starkville at The Mill

Starkville

The closest hotel to Mississippi State University, the new Courtyard by Marriott® Starkville MSU is conveniently located to all of Starkville and is on-site at…

Two Brothers Smoked Meats

Two Brothers Smoked Meats

Starkville

Two Brothers Smoked Meats specializes in serving a variety of meats cooked slow over the restaurant’s pecan-fueled outdoor smoker. The restaurant is located in Starkville’s…

The Guest Room

The Guest Room

Starkville

The Guest Room offers a cozy, old-world style, with crafted cocktails and a full dinner menu from Restaurant Tyler. Named one of the best “hidden…

Oby’s

Oby’s

Starkville

Since 1975, Oby’s has served hungry Starkville residents and visitors a New Orleans-inspired menu featuring po-boys, muffulettas, gumbo, and more. The restaurant opened its second…

44 Prime

44 Prime

Starkville

This premier steakhouse offers a sophisticated dining experience with prime cuts expertly prepared and served in an inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart of Starkville,…

Taste Italian Kitchen

Taste Italian Kitchen

Starkville

Taste Italian Kitchen offers a welcoming atmosphere and a diverse menu featuring traditional Italian dishes like lasagna, elegant options such as lobster risotto, and favorites…

Restaurant Tyler

Restaurant Tyler

Starkville

Restaurant Tyler, led by Chef Ty Thames, is an award-winning foodie destination and a favorite among locals since opening in 2008. The restaurant serves fine…

L’uva Wine Room

L’uva Wine Room

Starkville

L’uva Wine Room is a premier wine room located at Glocated near the Cotton District in Mid-town, Starkville. L’uva offers an extensive selection of domestic and imported wines…

Bin 612

Bin 612

Starkville

Since 2005, Bin 612 has been an anchor of Starkville’s Cotton District, popular with students and game-day travelers alike. The restaurant offers a wide range…

Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library

Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library

Starkville

The Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, located on the fouth floor of Mississippi State University’s Mitchell Memorial Library, is a rich collection of items related…

The Cotton District

The Cotton District

Starkville

The Cotton District is a walkable mixed-use development in Starkville that has been called a national model for new urbanism and traditional neighborhood development practices.…

Mississippi State University Golf Course

Mississippi State University Golf Course

Starkville

The architectural design of the golf course provides a mix of both playable and challenging golf holes. […]

Cullis and Gladys Wade Clock Museum

Cullis and Gladys Wade Clock Museum

Starkville

The Cullis & Gladys Wade Clock Museum, located in the lobby of the Mississippi State University Welcome Center at the Cullis Wade Depot, shows an…


Z Bed & Breakfast

Z Bed & Breakfast

Oxford

The Z Bed & Breakfast in Oxford, MS, offers eclectic decor, homemade breakfast and evening wine by the fire pit, providing a warm atmosphere just…

The Oliver Hotel of Oxford

The Oliver Hotel of Oxford

Oxford

The Oliver Hotel of Oxford (formerly the Chancellor’s House) seamlessly combines Ole Miss nostalgia with contemporary comfort. Featuring 40 stylish rooms and suites, versatile event…

The Inn at Ole Miss

The Inn at Ole Miss

Oxford

In a combined effort with the Ole Miss Alumni Association, The Inn at Ole Miss has become one of the greatest additions to the Ole…

Graduate Oxford

Graduate Oxford

Oxford

Graduate Oxford is located just a mile from the University of Mississippi campus on The Square. The hotel has a distinctive funky vibe with pink…

The South Lamar

The South Lamar

Oxford

The South Lamar is a modernized 19th-century home tailored into a premier bed and breakfast. The home’s modern, art-forward approach to southern hospitality is singular,…

The Farmstead

The Farmstead

Oxford

The Farmstead offers three- and four-bedroom lakeside cottages set within a scenic 128-acre setting property on the outskirts of Oxford, Mississippi, a short ten-minute drive…

Castle Hill of Oxford

Castle Hill of Oxford

Oxford

Castle Hill of Oxford offers a timeless experience filled with Southern charm, with its setting reminiscent of the antebellum era. Originally a bed and breakfast,…

The Sipp on South Lamar

The Sipp on South Lamar

Oxford

Sipps on South Lamar is a wine and tapas bar located on the historic Oxford square. The Sipp offers more than 50 wines and 100 whiskeys,…

The Coop

The Coop

Oxford

The Coop, located on the fourth-floor terrace of Oxford’s Graduate Hotel, serves locally inspired cocktails and classic Southern food – and offers stellar views of Oxford’s…

Snackbar

Snackbar

Oxford

Snackbar is a stylish bistro and oyster bar offering Southern-influenced French eats, plus cocktails and live music. The restaurant was created by award-winning chef, John…

Big Bad Breakfast

Big Bad Breakfast

Oxford

Big Bad Breakfast is renowned for their extensive breakfast menu featuring Southern-inspired dishes, including a variety of omelets, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, and other breakfast classics.…

Saint Leo

Saint Leo

Oxford

Saint Leo is an Italian restaurant in Oxford, Mississippi, known for its wood-fired cooking and commitment to sustainability and local sourcing. Inspired by owner Emily…

City Grocery

City Grocery

Oxford

Located in the heart of the Oxford Square revival, City Grocery has been a fixture of the Oxford dining scene for more than 30 years.…

Bouré

Bouré

Oxford

Located on the historic Square in Oxford, Mississippi, Bouré offers “up-scale down-home” fare with an emphasis on Creole flavors. The restaurant is part of the…

Ajax Diner

Ajax Diner

Oxford

Specializing in Southern comfort food, Ajax Diner has been one of Oxford’s favorite dining spots for more than 25 years. The laid-back casual restaurant is…

The Square, Oxford

The Square, Oxford

The historic Square in Oxford, Mississippi, is home to some of the city’s top restaurants, nightspots, and shopping (including Neilson’s, the South’s oldest department store,…

Square Books

Square Books

Oxford

Square Books, located in the historic town square of Oxford, is a renowned independent bookstore encompassing four distinct buildings. Founded in 1979 by Richard and…

Rowan Oak

Rowan Oak

Oxford

Rowan Oak, also known as William Faulkner House, is William Faulkner’s former home in Oxford, Mississippi. It is a primitive Greek Revival house built in…

Center for Southern Culture

Center for Southern Culture

University

Delve into Southern culture at the Center for the Study of Southern Culture in Oxford. Founded in 1977, this institution offers academic programs, research opportunities,…