Sightseeing
Open Mon – Sat 9:00 to 5:00
Open Sun 1:00 to 5:00
GRAND TOUR:
Adults – $17
Children Ages 7 to 12 – $8
Under 7 – Free
Seniors 60+ – $14
Students 13 to 18 – $14
HOUSE ONLY TOUR:
Adults – $8
Children 7 to 12 – $5
Under 7 – Free
Seniors – $8
Students – $8
43 locals recommend
Elvis Presley Birthplace
306 Elvis Presley DrOpen Mon – Sat 9:00 to 5:00
Open Sun 1:00 to 5:00
GRAND TOUR:
Adults – $17
Children Ages 7 to 12 – $8
Under 7 – Free
Seniors 60+ – $14
Students 13 to 18 – $14
HOUSE ONLY TOUR:
Adults – $8
Children 7 to 12 – $5
Under 7 – Free
Seniors – $8
Students – $8
Home of William Faulkner, Nobel Laureate and American author, built in the 1840s. $5 admission to the house. Hours:
open 10am – 4pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1pm – 4pm on Sunday. CLOSED every Monday.
107 locals recommend
Rowan Oak
916 Old Taylor RdHome of William Faulkner, Nobel Laureate and American author, built in the 1840s. $5 admission to the house. Hours:
open 10am – 4pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1pm – 4pm on Sunday. CLOSED every Monday.
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
128 MS-370Civil War Battlefield Site
Food Scene
Boondocks Grill
107 N Main StGreat shrimp and grits!
Happy Day Cafe
247 W Oxford StSandwiches, sweets, and coffee
Costa Oaxaquena
6607 MS-15Great Mexican food!
Enjoy great chicken salad, plate lunches, and more. Also has a bar.
20 locals recommend
Tallahatchie Gourmet
1221 Van Buren AveEnjoy great chicken salad, plate lunches, and more. Also has a bar.
Featured as one of the best in Southern Living, Saint Leo is located in Oxford, voted by Southern Living in 2018 as the South’s best food town. You can’t go wrong with their woodfired pizzas. You will not be disappointed with any of the restaurants on the square or elsewhere in Oxford, MS!
53 locals recommend
Saint Leo
922 E Jackson AveFeatured as one of the best in Southern Living, Saint Leo is located in Oxford, voted by Southern Living in 2018 as the South’s best food town. You can’t go wrong with their woodfired pizzas. You will not be disappointed with any of the restaurants on the square or elsewhere in Oxford, MS!
Farm to Table with inventive recipes and great burgers! There is also a neat bar upstairs with a great view of downtown Tupelo.
16 locals recommend
Kermit's Outlaw Kitchen
124 W Main StFarm to Table with inventive recipes and great burgers! There is also a neat bar upstairs with a great view of downtown Tupelo.
My absolute favorite Japanese restaurant anywhere! I have seen Morgan Freeman in there more than once. He chose Toyo for his birthday dinner on one occasion when I was there. My menu favorites are the Landshark roll, Steak Hibachi, and the Kani Salad. You can’t go wrong with anything at Toyo!
14 locals recommend
Toyo Japanese Sushi Bar & Hibachi
2305 Jackson Ave WMy absolute favorite Japanese restaurant anywhere! I have seen Morgan Freeman in there more than once. He chose Toyo for his birthday dinner on one occasion when I was there. My menu favorites are the Landshark roll, Steak Hibachi, and the Kani Salad. You can’t go wrong with anything at Toyo!
Great food and a cute bar in the back for those who want a glass of wine or beer with dinner. I love the blackened redfish and jacked up Mac and cheese. Try the white chocolate biscuit bread pudding. Delicious!
Sydnei's Grill
371 MS-15Great food and a cute bar in the back for those who want a glass of wine or beer with dinner. I love the blackened redfish and jacked up Mac and cheese. Try the white chocolate biscuit bread pudding. Delicious!
Amazing breakfast choices like the Hangover Part I and Part II. Crawfish Étouffée and biscuits. What could be better? Great atmosphere off the square in Oxford.
Fill-Up with Billups Breakfast & Steakhouse
122 Courthouse SquareAmazing breakfast choices like the Hangover Part I and Part II. Crawfish Étouffée and biscuits. What could be better? Great atmosphere off the square in Oxford.
Great chicken salad here and grilled white cheddar pimento cheese sandwiches!
15 locals recommend
Cafe 212
212 W Main StGreat chicken salad here and grilled white cheddar pimento cheese sandwiches!
The sweet older ladies who cook here and run this restaurant will not disappoint! Southern plate lunches, fried green tomato BLTs, and the best pies and cakes! It is located in the back of an antique mall, so you can do a little shopping for something unique while you are there.
Sweet Tea & Biscuits
2025 McCullough BoulevardThe sweet older ladies who cook here and run this restaurant will not disappoint! Southern plate lunches, fried green tomato BLTs, and the best pies and cakes! It is located in the back of an antique mall, so you can do a little shopping for something unique while you are there.
Great outside area with a fire pit. Southern cuisine with a twist!
11 locals recommend
Forklift Restaurant
1103 W Jackson StGreat outside area with a fire pit. Southern cuisine with a twist!
The Rainey
104 N Railroad AveRestaurant named after historic resident, Paul Rainey
Fiesta Grill Mexican Restaurant and Tex Mex
2563 MS-15Margaritas and Mexican Food!
Parks & Nature
Tanglefoot Trail
Tanglefoot TrailGreat for biking, walking,jogging.
Shopping
Ella Ivy Boutique
13 S Main StFree People, boutique clothes for women
True Blue
3 S Main StBoutique Clothing for Women
I love to visit this place for unique home accessories, furniture, and jewelry.
11 locals recommend
Sugar Magnolia Antique Mall
1919 University AveI love to visit this place for unique home accessories, furniture, and jewelry.
Right off the square in Pontotoc, City Mercantile is one of my favorite spots. You can go in for a gourmet popsicle, wonderful Southern inspired home accessories, or men's clothing. Love, love love City Mercantile. Head around the corner to "the rack" for great women's clothing, accessories and shoes.
City Mercantile
12 W Marion StRight off the square in Pontotoc, City Mercantile is one of my favorite spots. You can go in for a gourmet popsicle, wonderful Southern inspired home accessories, or men's clothing. Love, love love City Mercantile. Head around the corner to "the rack" for great women's clothing, accessories and shoes.
Ultra Violet Boutique & Gifts
277 W Reynolds StOne of my favorites!
Wood + Cloth
415 Main StYou will not regret stopping by this cute home store with great Southern flair!
Cute women's clothing boutique located in Ecru on Highway 15
5532 Hwy 15 North Suite 2
Ecru, Mississippi 38841
Bleu Beri
Cute women's clothing boutique located in Ecru on Highway 15
5532 Hwy 15 North Suite 2
Ecru, Mississippi 38841
Essentials
McCoy's Grocery
338 Main StDollar General
6524 MS-15Walmart Supercenter
100 McCord RdPharmacy is also located inside Walmart. This Walmart is a supercenter.
Friendship Medical Clinic
5482 MS-15Open 7 days a week
Friendship Travel Center
5274 MS-15Shell gasoline
Drinks & Nightlife
Blue Canoe
2006 N Gloster StRestaurant, bar and live music in Tupelo
This is where Katy Perry went during her visit to Oxford to celebrate Ole Miss’s victory over Alabama. It was featured in Buzzfeed in 2015 as one of the top bars in the country.
19 locals recommend
Funkys Pizza & Daiquiri Bar
1012 E Jackson AveThis is where Katy Perry went during her visit to Oxford to celebrate Ole Miss’s victory over Alabama. It was featured in Buzzfeed in 2015 as one of the top bars in the country.
Mugshots Grill & Bar - Tupelo, MS
374 E Main StBurgers and bar
The Rainey
104 N Railroad AveHappy Hour Drinks and restaurant, a James Beard Culinary award winner
Arts & Culture
Gumtree Museum Of Arts
211 W Main StIf you are in town In April, make sure and check the calendar for the Double Decker Art Festival in Oxford with great artists, live music, and tons of fun.
11 locals recommend
University of Mississippi Museum
South 5th Street If you are in town In April, make sure and check the calendar for the Double Decker Art Festival in Oxford with great artists, live music, and tons of fun.
If you have time for a day trip, Shiloh National Battlefield is an hour and 45 minute drive from Ecru. Shiloh was the site of one of the most epic struggles of the American Civil War. It resulted in more than 23,746 casualties. You can tour the battlefield and visitor center, or check out one of the living history events throughout the year, usually April to October.
30 locals recommend
Shiloh National Military Park
1055 Pittsburg Landing RdIf you have time for a day trip, Shiloh National Battlefield is an hour and 45 minute drive from Ecru. Shiloh was the site of one of the most epic struggles of the American Civil War. It resulted in more than 23,746 casualties. You can tour the battlefield and visitor center, or check out one of the living history events throughout the year, usually April to October.