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Oxford, Mississippi City Guide

All the best in shopping, dining, sports, and culture can be found in historic Oxford. Located 70 miles south of Memphis, the area offers delightful tourist amenities.

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Oxford Attractions

About Oxford - Attractions Oxford Tourism Council web site with comprehensive listing of all attractions in Oxford.
Oxford Skate Park Located on Bramlett Boulevard, the skate park is highly ranked among visiting and local skaters.
Sardis Lake Recreation Areas Sardis Lake, MS, on the Tallahatchie River, is known for its sand beaches and fishing opportunities. A State Park (see link below) with swimming pool, recreation hall, cabins and a golf course is located at Sardis Lake.
Holly Springs National Forest The Holly Springs National Forest covers over 155,000 acres and is just a short distance away from Oxford. The National Forests are managed for many different resources and uses.
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area Fishing, camping, and hiking are available at this 260 acre lake located about 45 minutes northwest of Oxford.
Puskus Lake Recreation Area Closest to Oxford, the Puskus Lake area minutes away from the square. Camping, fishing, and hiking, are available.
Tillatoba Lake Recreation Area Primitive camping is available here in this popular fishing spot.
Wall Doxey State Park Everything from primitive camping and RV camping areas to air conditioned cabins are at Wall Doxey. A visitor's room offers meeting and banquet facilities. Other amenities include nature trails, picnic areas, playground, and playing fields, disc golf, and a boat launch area.
John W. Kyle State Park Accommodations include primitive camping and RV facilities, and cabins. A visitor's room offers meeting and banquet facilities. A junior Olympic size swimming pool is located near the cabin area. Picnic areas and shelters include views of the lake and barbecue grills. Other amenities include nature trails, playing fields, tennis courts, a golf course, and a boat launch area.

Oxford City Guide

Oxford, Mississippi Chamber of Commerce Oxford Mississippi Chamber of Commerce web site
Oxford Mississippi Oxford Mississippi detail city profile

Oxford Events

Oxford Community Calendar of Events Oxford Mississippi Community Calendar of Events
Double Decker Festival Taking its name from the town's authentic double decker bus imported from England in 1994, the festival brings together visitors and residents alike for a daylong celebration of music, food, and the arts held on the picturesque Courthouse Square.
Mid-Town Farmers' Market Vendors will have a variety of locally-grown and produced fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy items, baked goods, herbs, flowers and potted plants. The market also features weekly musical entertainment and monthly children's activities.
Annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference William Faulkner’s fiction remains a key exhibit of the Southern experience, however interpretation of that experience may be revised.

Oxford Museums

University Museums University Museums
The University Museums The University Museums
University Museums: Folk Art University Museums: Folk Art

Oxford Restaurants

About Oxford - Restaurants Oxford Tourism Council web site with comprehensive listing of all restaurants in Oxford.
Oxford Mississippi Dining Guide Oxford dining guide provided by the Oxford Chamber of Commerce
Restaurants in Oxford MS A listing of web listings of restaurants in Oxford MS

Oxford Shopping

About Oxford - Anitques Oxford Tourism Council web site with comprehensive listing of all antiques in Oxford.
Discover our Town . com A complete and thorough – A to Z guide to shopping in Oxford