- MAFES Cheese Store
While on Campus you cannot miss the MAFES Cheese Store. Located on Stone Boulevard, take a trip while enjoying the beautiful campus. Pick up the famous Edam cheese ball, ice cream, juices, jams, meats, and some of the best chocolate milk you will drink! Mississippi State cheese and dairy products are a longstanding tradition of the university and are made and sold as part of university teaching and research. Everything is produced on campus and made with quality ingredients.
- Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library
Did you know that Starkville has their very own presidential library on the campus of Mississippi State? Located on the fourth floor of the Mitchell Memorial Library take a tour of the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and Frank and Virgina Williams collection of Lincolniana for FREE. The Grant Presidential Library contains research notes, artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia about and by the 18th President of the United States.
- Cotton District
Just a short walk or drive away is the Historic Cotton District. Walk around and grab a bite to eat at Bin 612, Boardtown Pizza & Pints, or Bulldog Burger Co. Close to hotels and campus be sure to stroll the Cotton District and see what it has to offer!
- Downtown Starkville
Located in the heart of Starkville, downtown is a great place to shop and eat. Eat local with Starkville Café, Restaurant Tyler, The Little Dooey, Central Station Grill, and Bluto’s Greek Tavern. Shop local with Reeds, LA Green, George-Mary’s, VACE, MS Eyewear, and I Just Have to Have It. Enjoy what makes Starkville so special and learn why Mississippi is the Hospitality State. All while eating delicious food and picking up the newest styles.
- Murals
Don’t forget your photo opportunities with all the creative murals located around town. Walking through the streets of Starkville, murals are located along Lampkin St., Russell Street, University Drive, and Louisville Street. These bright and fun-colored murals highlight the arts in Starkville and show history through the art.
- Gear Up!
Who doesn’t love Mississippi State Merch? Be sure to gear up and get ready for the fall with local shops such as Barnes and Nobles located on Mississippi State’s Campus, the Downtown Book Mart, Bully Shop & Café, B-Unlimited, and Maroon & Co. You can find the perfect outfit to rock on, “Maroon Friday,” and get ready to support your bulldogs.
- Coffee Time
All the shopping and eating probably made you tired, but there’s still more to do. Make sure to grab an energy boost with our local coffee shops such as: Coffee Depot, Umble Coffee, and AREPAS Coffee and Bar. You will not be disappointed with your choice and will have plenty of energy to enjoy your tour.
