Guidebook for Oxford
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Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
6 All American DriveHome of the mighty Ole Miss Rebels. You can't miss this!
Food Scene
Only a half-mile from the Magnolia Rooms, the Bottletree Bakery is the perfect place to enjoy a reasonably priced breakfast or brunch of freshly baked breads, delicious coffee, and bistro fare.
53 locals recommend
Bottletree Bakery
923 Van Buren AveOnly a half-mile from the Magnolia Rooms, the Bottletree Bakery is the perfect place to enjoy a reasonably priced breakfast or brunch of freshly baked breads, delicious coffee, and bistro fare.
Run by the Food Network- and NBC-featured "Big Bad Chef" himself, John Currence, the City Grocery is simply the nexus of fine dining for both lunch and dinner courses. Reservations required for dinner
92 locals recommend
City Grocery
152 Courthouse SquareRun by the Food Network- and NBC-featured "Big Bad Chef" himself, John Currence, the City Grocery is simply the nexus of fine dining for both lunch and dinner courses. Reservations required for dinner
Delicious and innovative pizza topping combinations mark Soulshine as the top dog for Oxford pizza. Their crust is crunchy and their sauce is savory and with a mid-to-low acidity. Great pizza.
12 locals recommend
Soulshine Pizza Factory - Oxford
308 S Lamar BlvdDelicious and innovative pizza topping combinations mark Soulshine as the top dog for Oxford pizza. Their crust is crunchy and their sauce is savory and with a mid-to-low acidity. Great pizza.
If Oxford's finest food is your aim, but the Square isn't your scene, then venture on out to The Lamar Lounge, John Currence offers up whole-hog pit-smoked barbecue, loose-bone ribs, and brisket. A+.
14 locals recommend
Fat Eddie's Lamar Lounge
1309 N Lamar BlvdIf Oxford's finest food is your aim, but the Square isn't your scene, then venture on out to The Lamar Lounge, John Currence offers up whole-hog pit-smoked barbecue, loose-bone ribs, and brisket. A+.
High Point Coffee both relaxes you and gets you going. Whether you like it hot, iced, or blended in a smoothie, High Point's classic, urban coffeeshop offerings give you what you need.
26 locals recommend
Uptown Coffee
265 N Lamar BlvdHigh Point Coffee both relaxes you and gets you going. Whether you like it hot, iced, or blended in a smoothie, High Point's classic, urban coffeeshop offerings give you what you need.
Drive-thru pit-smoked chicken, biskets, and pull-pork. Get it on a sandwich, in a bucket, or (even better) on nachos! Try their milkshakes, too. Delicious.
My Guys Biscuits & Barbecue
1703 University AvenueDrive-thru pit-smoked chicken, biskets, and pull-pork. Get it on a sandwich, in a bucket, or (even better) on nachos! Try their milkshakes, too. Delicious.
Shipley Do-Nuts
2151 S Lamar BlvdMade fresh, daily, their donuts melt in your mouth and leave you happy.
The world's best burgers are hand-formed, grilled, and lovingly served here. Don't miss their Smokehouse or Phil-up burger specials.
23 locals recommend
Phillips Grocery
541 E Van Dorn AveThe world's best burgers are hand-formed, grilled, and lovingly served here. Don't miss their Smokehouse or Phil-up burger specials.
Located in the business district, Rice and Spice is a tasty adventure for lovers of Asian cuisine. Their curries are the favored dishes of the Magnolia Rooms.
10 locals recommend
Rice & Spice
1520 Jackson Ave WLocated in the business district, Rice and Spice is a tasty adventure for lovers of Asian cuisine. Their curries are the favored dishes of the Magnolia Rooms.
Did you lose your game ticket? Want to watch the big fight? Well, Buffalo Wild Wings has you covered.
Buffalo Wild Wings
2315 Jackson Ave WDid you lose your game ticket? Want to watch the big fight? Well, Buffalo Wild Wings has you covered.
Drinks & Nightlife
This landmark of Oxford dining always gives you what you want, whether you desire a stiff drink or rib-sticking blue plate special, Ajax is a must-eat for all comers to the Oxford Square.
89 locals recommend
Ajax Diner
118 Courthouse SquareThis landmark of Oxford dining always gives you what you want, whether you desire a stiff drink or rib-sticking blue plate special, Ajax is a must-eat for all comers to the Oxford Square.
With its pool tables upstairs, piano bar downstairs, and a back porch for enjoying any one of their bottom-dollar drink specials, Frank & Marlee's is the perfect hangout for all (drinking) ages.
Frank & Marlee's
1210 Harrison AveWith its pool tables upstairs, piano bar downstairs, and a back porch for enjoying any one of their bottom-dollar drink specials, Frank & Marlee's is the perfect hangout for all (drinking) ages.
Live music, cheap drinks, pool tables, meaty pub cuisine, and late late business hours are the name of the game for The Blind Pig. Give them a try during your stay with us at the Magnolia Rooms.
19 locals recommend
The Blind Pig Pub
105 N Lamar BlvdLive music, cheap drinks, pool tables, meaty pub cuisine, and late late business hours are the name of the game for The Blind Pig. Give them a try during your stay with us at the Magnolia Rooms.
Shopping
Square Books amplifies Oxford's storied literary tradition, stretching from William Faulkner to Tom Franklin. Readers will find any volume they desire. Nonreaders love the smell of books wall to wall.
66 locals recommend
Square Books
160 Courthouse SquareSquare Books amplifies Oxford's storied literary tradition, stretching from William Faulkner to Tom Franklin. Readers will find any volume they desire. Nonreaders love the smell of books wall to wall.
Providing interior design, furniture, and decor services to all the most beautiful homes in Oxford and beyond, Something Southern is a must for lovers of southern and coastal design.
Something Southern Inc
1223 E Jackson AveProviding interior design, furniture, and decor services to all the most beautiful homes in Oxford and beyond, Something Southern is a must for lovers of southern and coastal design.
Built in 1839, this is the oldest department store in America. Consult their racks for all the latest in luxurious Southern fashions.
31 locals recommend
Neilson's
119 Courthouse SquareBuilt in 1839, this is the oldest department store in America. Consult their racks for all the latest in luxurious Southern fashions.
Entertainment & Activities
The Museum is home to the works of many of America's most important artists, including those of Georgia O'Keefe. It begs you for an afternoon visit with the family or just your own quiet thoughts.
11 locals recommend
University of Mississippi Museum
South 5th StreetThe Museum is home to the works of many of America's most important artists, including those of Georgia O'Keefe. It begs you for an afternoon visit with the family or just your own quiet thoughts.
Sightseeing
A beauty of Romanesque Revival, City Hall (once the Federal Building and Post Office) was built in 1885. It's a must-see for its majesty and for the bronze statue of William Faulkner out front.
Oxford City Hall
107 Courthouse SquareA beauty of Romanesque Revival, City Hall (once the Federal Building and Post Office) was built in 1885. It's a must-see for its majesty and for the bronze statue of William Faulkner out front.
Rowan Oak is the home of the William Faulkner, whose contribution to American Letters is nearly unmatched. Its grounds are simply stunning, and its staff are cheerful English students at Ole Miss.
107 locals recommend
Rowan Oak
916 Old Taylor RdRowan Oak is the home of the William Faulkner, whose contribution to American Letters is nearly unmatched. Its grounds are simply stunning, and its staff are cheerful English students at Ole Miss.
Arts & Culture
The Grove is THE center of Oxford. In the heart of Ole Miss's campus, this lovely, gently rolling glade of dazzling live oaks and chestnut trees hosts the legendary tailgating for Rebels football. Go!
38 locals recommend
The Grove
1848 University AveThe Grove is THE center of Oxford. In the heart of Ole Miss's campus, this lovely, gently rolling glade of dazzling live oaks and chestnut trees hosts the legendary tailgating for Rebels football. Go!
The Ford Center is the hub of the University of Mississippi's musical and cultural offerings. It rests only a few minutes' walk from the Magnolia Rooms.
14 locals recommend
Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts - University of Mississippi
351 University AveThe Ford Center is the hub of the University of Mississippi's musical and cultural offerings. It rests only a few minutes' walk from the Magnolia Rooms.
One of Oxford's two movie theatres, where all major box-office movies are offered.
14 locals recommend
Malco Oxford Studio Cinema
1111 Jackson Ave WOne of Oxford's two movie theatres, where all major box-office movies are offered.