Eat & Explore
Renaissance at Colony Park
The Renaissance at Colony Park is an upscale shopping, dining, and lifestyle center located. It features a mix of high-end retail stores, boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment options, all set in a beautifully designed, European-inspired outdoor setting.
Highland Village Shopping Center
Highland Village is a popular shopping and dining destination in Jackson, Mississippi. It's an upscale, open-air shopping center known for its charming atmosphere, featuring boutique shops, restaurants, and specialty stores.
Persnickety
A boutique-style gift shop that is popular locally for carrying a wide range of gifts, home decor, candles, jewelry, baby items, seasonal goods, and sometimes apparel. Think of it as a cute, curated spot where you can find thoughtful gifts or something to treat yourself. It has that charming Southern vibe with trendy, stylish finds.
Mississippi Children's Museum
For the kids! The Mississippi Children's Museum is an interactive and educational museum designed to inspire children through hands-on exhibits and creative play. It features engaging exhibits focused on literacy, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), health and nutrition, cultural arts, and Mississippi history.
Liberty Park
For the Kids! Where community, sports, and sunshine come together — Liberty Park, the heart of Madison's outdoor fun.
Topgolf Ridgeland
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame is an institution dedicated to honoring athletes, coaches, and sports figures with significant achievements and contributions to sports in Mississippi. It operates a museum that showcases memorabilia, interactive exhibits, and historical artifacts related to Mississippi’s rich sports heritage.
Natchez Trace Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail
Head out on this 21.2-mile out-and-back trail near Madison, Mississippi. This is a popular trail for road biking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Mama Hamil's Southern Cookin' and BBQ Buffet
Big, buffet-style joint for Southern home cooking & BBQ with wood booths & communal tables
Brent's Drugs
Classic drug store soda fountain from 1946, still serving ice cream favorites & diner comfort foods. If Brent's Drugs looks familiar, it's because it made an appearance in the award-winning movie The Help.
Shaggy's on the Rez
Popular, lively restaurant and bar serving seafood-inspired fare and featuring outdoor seating with reservoir views.
Primos Cafe
Casual restaurant serving Southern American fare in diner-like digs with a bakery counter.
Georgia Blue
Local chain serving elevated Southern comfort food & cocktails in a hip, stylish space.
Half Shell Oyster House Madison
Upscale-casual Southern seafood restaurant/bar serving oysters & po' boys, plus steak & cocktails.
Keifer's Restaurant
Mediterranean fare served in a casual, BYOB taverna with murals, exposed beams & outdoor tables.
Cock of the Walk
Catfish, chicken & shrimp fried in peanut oil, plus steaks in a homey, wood-paneled restaurant overlooking the reservoir.