Ever wondered what it is like to live in Oxford, MS? While you may spend most of your time in class or studying, there is tons around to explore in this area we call home!
Whether you’re from the area or an Oxford newcomer, you’ll find something to love within steps of West 100. Explore our town’s best and brightest local attractions, starting with these six things to do, see, and eat.
Situated close to the courthouse, Neilson’s is a department store launched in 1839 by William Smith Neilson. This makes it one of the oldest retail outlets in Oxford and the South at large. Neilson’s building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since its establishment, it is celebrated for its history and for offering the latest fashion trends in home, shoes, cosmetics, clothing, and accessories.
Head to Square Books for everything from rare first editions to bestsellers if you like books. Located at the Square in Oxford, Mississippi, Square Books is a general independent bookstore established in 1979. At Square Books, you’ll find everything from rare first editions to paperback bestsellers. The book store long dealt in collectible and signed books and regularly hosts book signings and other literary events.
Proud Larry’s is a cheeky student bar and Ole Miss students’ and professors’ hangout that has been around for the last 20 years. It is a large, colorful, loud, and fun place to visit in Oxford.
Residents of the area crave and enjoy the delicious comfort food prepared by Chef Jon Myrick and the lovely music that plays here. Music artists also come to Proud Larry’s on Fridays to introduce their new albums and even on other days. They’ve got a big bar where unique on-tap beers are served paired with anything else you could want.
You always have options of different flavors when we visit an ice cream parlor. But you know yogurt as healthy food and may have never thought it might come in different flavors. However, Ya Ya’s Frozen Yogurt will change your opinion with over 60 different flavors of yogurts available here. From crunchy nuts to chocolate sauce, Ya Ya’s Frozen Yogurt has a lot to offer.
Thacker Mountain Rail-Trail should be on your bucket list of top things to do in Oxford for hikers and nature lovers. Spanning closer to 3 miles in distance, most parts of the trail are flat, but the main trail branches off into a string of steeper, narrower paths often frequented by mountain bikers. Also, several roadways, bike lanes, and sidewalks connect the Thacker Mountain Rail-Trail to a close by mile-long trail called the Oxford Depot.
Visiting the Oxford Treehouse Gallery is one of the fun things to do in Oxford, Mississippi. It is a display venue that exhibits the works of local artists. Not just that, until 2013, this structure was the home and studio of Walter and Vivian Neill. Currently, the Neills have a separate home on the same property while their gallery is open for public access. Today, the Oxford Treehouse Gallery showcases a collection of jewelry, paintings, metalwork, and ceramic work.
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