Lesley's Guidebook for Oxford

Lesley
Lesley's Guidebook for Oxford

Food scene

Local favorite and VERY close to the condo!
23 locals recommend
Phillips Grocery
541 E Van Dorn Ave
23 locals recommend
Local favorite and VERY close to the condo!
Another local favorite. It may take a bit to get your burger or bbq, but it’s with the wait!
23 locals recommend
Handy Andy Grocery
800 N Lamar Blvd
23 locals recommend
Another local favorite. It may take a bit to get your burger or bbq, but it’s with the wait!
I’ve been told it’s great for breakfast/brunch. But make reservations as the wait time can be long.
20 locals recommend
First Watch
104 S Lamar Ct
20 locals recommend
I’ve been told it’s great for breakfast/brunch. But make reservations as the wait time can be long.
98 locals recommend
Boure Restaurant
110 Courthouse Square
98 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
El Agave
2305 Jackson Ave W
15 locals recommend
Local favorite for breakfast
53 locals recommend
Bottletree Bakery
923 Van Buren Ave
53 locals recommend
Local favorite for breakfast
106 locals recommend
Big Bad Breakfast
719 N Lamar Blvd
106 locals recommend
THE “Chicken on a Stick” gas station. It’s a staple for late night food. If you tell people you’ve gone to Oxford, often times you will be asked if you went to the chicken on a stick store. Make sure you are able to say “yes!”
7 locals recommend
Chevron
502 S Lamar Blvd
7 locals recommend
THE “Chicken on a Stick” gas station. It’s a staple for late night food. If you tell people you’ve gone to Oxford, often times you will be asked if you went to the chicken on a stick store. Make sure you are able to say “yes!”
They deliver 24/7 and are always usually open. These cookies are served warm. Don’t miss a trip here if you have a sweet tooth. Or door dash does deliver. YOUR WELCOME
10 locals recommend
Insomnia Cookies
303 S Lamar Blvd
10 locals recommend
They deliver 24/7 and are always usually open. These cookies are served warm. Don’t miss a trip here if you have a sweet tooth. Or door dash does deliver. YOUR WELCOME
92 locals recommend
City Grocery
152 Courthouse Square
92 locals recommend
89 locals recommend
Ajax Diner
118 Courthouse Square
89 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Uno Mas Tacos y Tequila
1101 East Jackson Avenue
7 locals recommend
49 locals recommend
Volta Taverna
710 N Lamar Blvd
49 locals recommend
Vegan dishes!
Living Foods
809 College Hill Rd
Vegan dishes!
Been here for years and a local favorite! Sometimes has live music at night.
56 locals recommend
Proud Larry's
211 S Lamar Blvd
56 locals recommend
Been here for years and a local favorite! Sometimes has live music at night.
Eat or we both starve if the motto of this historic dry goods store. Some of the best catfish you’ll eat. Google this place to learn it’s history. It’s an experience to go here! But call for reservations or wait time. It’s popular and byob/brown bag. This is in Taylor, MS which is at the end of the road the condo is on!
42 locals recommend
Taylor Grocery
4 First St
42 locals recommend
Eat or we both starve if the motto of this historic dry goods store. Some of the best catfish you’ll eat. Google this place to learn it’s history. It’s an experience to go here! But call for reservations or wait time. It’s popular and byob/brown bag. This is in Taylor, MS which is at the end of the road the condo is on!
17 locals recommend
Grit Restaurant
2 Town Square Lane
17 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
ravine
53 Co Rd 321
21 locals recommend
53 locals recommend
Saint Leo
922 E Jackson Ave
53 locals recommend
26 locals recommend
Mcewen's Oxford
1110 Van Buren Ave
26 locals recommend
If you have a hankering for some of the best shrimp or crawfish (in season), take the 25 minute drive to the Crawdad Hole in Water Valley. The atmosphere is classic Mississippi. Imagine a screen porch (or indoors if it’s hot), cold beer, eclectic southern decor and blues playing in the background. Don’t let the exterior fool you. People come from all around to eat here!
Crawdad Hole Jr.
129 S Main St
If you have a hankering for some of the best shrimp or crawfish (in season), take the 25 minute drive to the Crawdad Hole in Water Valley. The atmosphere is classic Mississippi. Imagine a screen porch (or indoors if it’s hot), cold beer, eclectic southern decor and blues playing in the background. Don’t let the exterior fool you. People come from all around to eat here!
17 locals recommend
The Sipp on South Lamar
400 S Lamar Blvd
17 locals recommend

Sightseeing

The home of William Faulkner. There’s a trail from the side of his home to Ole Miss campus to enjoy!
107 locals recommend
Rowan Oak
916 Old Taylor Rd
107 locals recommend
The home of William Faulkner. There’s a trail from the side of his home to Ole Miss campus to enjoy!
9 locals recommend
Ole Miss
University Circle
9 locals recommend
66 locals recommend
Square Books
160 Courthouse Square
66 locals recommend
It’s legendary! Gotta go if you’ve never seen it.
38 locals recommend
The Grove
1848 University Ave
38 locals recommend
It’s legendary! Gotta go if you’ve never seen it.
If you are up for a round!
8 locals recommend
The Ole Miss Golf Course
147 Golf Club Dr
8 locals recommend
If you are up for a round!
https://campusrec.olemiss.edu/omod/south-campus-rail-trail/ 1/2 mile to the entrance to the Rail Trail, (previously known as the Whirlpool trail). This is a walking/biking trail for those who want to exercise or get some fresh air. Take a right out of the the side entrance to the condo complex. Drive about a half mile and you will see a gravel area with parking and a sign saying south trail. Dog friendly!!!
South Campus Rail Trail
South Campus Rail Trail
https://campusrec.olemiss.edu/omod/south-campus-rail-trail/ 1/2 mile to the entrance to the Rail Trail, (previously known as the Whirlpool trail). This is a walking/biking trail for those who want to exercise or get some fresh air. Take a right out of the the side entrance to the condo complex. Drive about a half mile and you will see a gravel area with parking and a sign saying south trail. Dog friendly!!!
Spring Street Cigars
415 S Lamar Blvd
8 locals recommend
Southside Gallery
150 Courthouse Square
8 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
University of Mississippi Museum
South 5th Street
11 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum
616 N 14th St
7 locals recommend
Visit William Faulkner’s grave and leave a little bottle of whiskey for him. Oxford Memorial Cemetery. From Courthouse Square go north on N. Lamar Blvd. Turn east on Jefferson Ave. Turn north on N. 16th St. The cemetery will be on your right. Stay on N. 16th Street, however, as the grave is at the bottom of the hill on N.16th St, just east of the historical marker. Admission: Free
Oxford Memorial Cemetery
North 16th Street
Visit William Faulkner’s grave and leave a little bottle of whiskey for him. Oxford Memorial Cemetery. From Courthouse Square go north on N. Lamar Blvd. Turn east on Jefferson Ave. Turn north on N. 16th St. The cemetery will be on your right. Stay on N. 16th Street, however, as the grave is at the bottom of the hill on N.16th St, just east of the historical marker. Admission: Free

Emergency Info

Go straight through the red light out of the condo and the hospital is on the right.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
1100 Belk Blvd
Go straight through the red light out of the condo and the hospital is on the right.
Oxford Police Department
715 Molly Barr Road
Oxford Utilities
300 McElroy Drive

Shopping

Nice little shoe shop on the square.
My Favorite Shoes
138 Courthouse Square
31 locals recommend
Neilson's
119 Courthouse Square
31 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Rebel Rags
2302 Jackson Ave W
17 locals recommend

Traveler advice

Getting around

Public transportation

The Oxford University Bus runs all around town. Google it for info. It does run past the condo.
Getting around

Ubers

Most Ubers are quick and cheap to get around town.