|
Starkville, Mississippi, is the perfect place to explore the past,
present, and future. Rooted in history, but with an eye to tomorrow,
Starkville has a wide variety of attractions for visitors to enjoy.
Once the site of Native American settlements, the Starkville of today
is a mix of traditional Southern charm and the evolving diversity and
technology of the New South. Students from all over the state and from
more than 91 countries study at Mississippi State University, giving
the community an opportunity to cheer on MSU's sports teams and applaud
their performing arts students.
Starkville's mild climate means that natural beauty flourishes all year
round, making Starkville an excellent place to enjoy the great
outdoors. Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge is only 13 miles south of
the city, and its 48,000 acres are perfect for picnics, hikes, fishing
and bird watching. Keep your eyes open for bald eagles and
red-cockaded woodpeckers as well as alligators, bobcats and wild
turkeys. The John W. Starr Memorial Forest also offers 8,200 acres of
natural woodlands park, and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway features
another 1,000 miles of shoreline and 110,000 acres of land and water
for outdoorsy fun.
Back in town, enjoy authentic Southern cuisine including down-home
cooking, mouth-watering barbecue and fine cuisine. You'll also find a
range of unique gift shops and trendy boutiques in Starkville,
expecially in the Old Main Historic District and the nearby Cotton
District.
|