Mississippi State University’s Graduation Ceremonies will soon be here! With that being said, there are several must-dos in Starkville before graduation. The city of Starkville and Mississippi State are full of activities to do, food to eat, and places to see.
The first stop is the MAFES Sales Store. This iconic store on Mississippi State’s campus is known for its Edam cheese. The store offers its customers several other products such as jelly, jam, preserves, peanuts, coffee, and much more. The MAFES Sales Store highlights Starkville’s roots in the dairy industry.
Next on Mississippi State’s campus, take a walk around Chadwick Lake. Located near the Sanderson Center, the lake track has been the perfect outlet for a relaxing stroll for many. The disc golf courses around campus bring students and Starkville residents another outlet to enjoy the outdoors. These MSU amenities are definitely must-dos before graduation.
It is not hard to find something good to eat in Starkville. The Cotton District is a lively hub for delicious food. The Bin 612 is located in Starkville’s Cotton District and is a Starkville favorite. This restaurant is famous for its cheese fries. Near the Cotton District is Starkville’s downtown. It is the center of the Starkville community, always providing entertainment and good memories.
Downtown Starkville is the location for several Main Street Events. Music on Main presented by GillCo will take place May 3rd from 2 pm – 5 pm. Starkville’s downtown offers wonderful shopping and dining. Spend the afternoon strolling the sidewalks of Starkville’s Main Street.
Many Mississippi State students fall in love with Starkville. For those who have decided to continue to reside in our great community, check out Starkville’s Local Jobs. We wish the best to Mississippi State’s soon-to-be graduates in their next chapter.
