Spend just one day in Water Valley, and you’ll be all the better for it.

Water Valley Casey Jones Railroad Museum, 105 Railroad St, Water Valley, MS 38965

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Founded in Charleston, South Carolina, the organization serves as a hub for community-centered creative arts and expression.

The B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery Store, man and woman standing and smiling outside cheery storefront

Alexe van Beuren with her husband Kagan Coughlin, owners of The B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery Store.Credit:Robbie Caponetto

Walk across Main Street toB.T.C.

As the sun sets, twinkly lights illuminate a small stage, which often hosts local events and concerts.

A sign hand-painted by local painter Bill Warren marks the spot.

Water Valley Railroad museum

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Next door is Voyager’s Rest, a mechanic shop turned music venue.

water valley main st.

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Courthouse Cafe exterior

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BTC Grocery exterior

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Railroad Park water valley

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Violet Valley Bookstore, Water Valley, Mississippi

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water valley gazebo

Jessie Gurner/Water Valley Chamber of Commerce.