OLE MISS
WRITTEN BY
Vanessa Keefe
CONTRIBUTIONS BY
The College Corner Editorial Team
My son is a freshman at Ole Miss. SEC Football school. Known for their southern charm and best tailgates in the SEC. Beautiful town in walking distance to campus. Campus is beautiful.
WHERE TO STAY
THE GRADUATE
5 minute drive to campus
OXFORD
Immerse yourself in Ole Miss traditions and local history with a stay at Graduate by Hilton Oxford. Located on The Square, it's the perfect base for exploring this iconic college town. Enjoy inspired guest rooms, a terrace bar with stellar views, our charming lobby cafΓ©, and signature Graduate touches.
THE OLIVER HOTEL
Less than 1 mile to campus
OXFORD
The Oliver Hotel boasts 40 exquisitely appointed rooms that present a fresh perspective on the feelings of Oxford folks know and love.
Drawing from the vibrant energy, neighborly spirit, and historic charm found on The Square, we carry a point of view that feels both familiar yet eclectic.
THE INN AT OLE MISS
On campus
OXFORD
The Inn at Ole Miss is a 146 room hotel located on the campus of the University of Mississippi, adjacent to the Grove, an 11-acre park noted as the most beautiful and well-known college tailgating area in the country. The Inn at Ole Miss is Oxfordβs only hotel located in the heart of campus, less than 150 steps from the Grove, perfect for your game day experience, college visit day, orientation, move-in or whatever brings you to Oxford and Ole Miss.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
Across from campus
OXFORD
Courtyard Oxford is a premier hotel offering a full service experience for both leisure and business travelers. Located just steps away from the University of Mississippi campus and the Historic Oxford Square, Courtyard ensures that your next visit is convenient and memorable. Being one of the closest hotels to the University of Mississippi, the location is ideal for Ole Miss sports fans and all visitors to campus.
WHAT TO DO
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Oxford is known as the "Cultural Mecca of the Southβ with its rich history and small-town charm.
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Visit Oxford town square. Many restaurants and shops.
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Tailgate, picnic, or walk around The Grove Park - Fall football is the number 1 event!
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Stroll along Historic Downtown Square and see historic buildings, local businesses and lots of greenery. Stop at End of All Music and Square Books.
WHERE TO SHOP
In Downtown Oxford:
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Hinton & Hinton
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Neilson"s Department Store
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Rebel Rags
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End of All Music - a fantastic record store where you can get signed albums by local artists
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Square Books - a cute bookstore with many signed books
WHERE TO EAT
BOURE RESTAURANT
Bustling eatery with balcony seating serving up Creole fare & drinks in casual digs. They donβt take reservations.
SAINT LEO
Warm, narrow brick-clad eatery offering simple wood-fired Italian cuisine plus wine & cocktails. Itβs big city style with small town hospitality.
MOβs BBQ
An easygoing chain serving delicious Alabama-style pulled pork & meats, smoked in-house and homemade sides.
BIG BAD BREAKFAST
A quaint cafe devoted to breakfast serving creative twists on classics, custom-created meats, house-cured bacon, fresh biscuits and preserves, locally roasted coffee, and the best cocktails you'll find.
