See why Starkville is known as Mississippi’s college town.
Starkville, Mississippi, is a lively, eclectic town just 40 minutes from the eastern border of Alabama.
Check out our recommendations for spending time in the city.
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The small-town charm mixed with the eclectic cuisine makes for plenty of great options for grub.
For a more nontraditional Southern breakfast, check out Arepas Coffee & Bar.
The restaurant offers a variety of authentic Venezuelan food in the buzzing Cotton District close to campus.
Pulled pork fries with pickled red onions at Two Brothers Smoked Meats.Credit:Two Brothers Smoked Meats
The restaurant also serves Southern-infused fine dining and cocktails Tuesdays through Saturdays.
The chicken salad sandwich and patty melt come highly recommended.
Save room for the bread pudding too.
TASTE Italian Kitchen.Credit:TASTE Italian Kitchen
Dont forget to browse the milkshake list, too.
This local pub is Starkvilles oldest pizzeria and is known for hosting local bands frequently.
The university boasts over 23,000 students, and the campus is as large as it is beautiful.
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With more than 4,200 acres, there are plenty of things to do when visiting Mississippi State.
Visit the museum on weekdays to learn about his early life, military career, presidency, and beyond.
Stop by Chadwick Lake to relax, enjoy a picnic, and even fish.
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Housed in a 19th-century railroad depot, the grounds also include information about its rain-garden project.
This large refuge serves as a resting spot for migrating birds and boasts 48,000 acres of protected land.
The rooms and parlor are decorated with period furnishings, and breakfast is complimentary daily.
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