Starkville, Mississippi's College Town

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EXPERIENCE DOWNTOWN STARKVILLE

Downtown has many options for great food, drinks, nightlife, shopping, and local attractions. Walk down Main Street and stop in for a quick bite, a coffee, or the best popcorn in the South. You’ll find boutiques with unique gift items, game-day fashion, and local art. Spend some time downtown and enjoy the local businesses that make Starkville unique!

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Annual Events
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Christmas Open House

Enjoy an afternoon in our exquisite boutiques for Starkville’s annual holiday shopping kick-off. Our shops and restaurants Downtown & Around Town will be alive with the Christmas spirit beginning in ..more info
Address: Main Street
Attractions
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Cotton District

Adjacent to the Mississippi State University campus, the Cotton District was once a substantial cotton mill site and an adjacent area of workers’ homes, shops, and schools. The award-winning redevelopment of ..more info
Address: Maxwell Street, College View, The Cotton District
Art and Culture
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Cotton District Arts Festival & Taste of Starkville

Named one of the top 25 events by the Southeastern Tourism Society, this popular festival hosted by the Starkville Area Arts Council features a juried art exhibit, arts and crafts, ..more info
Address: 5414 Maxwell St.
Downtown
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Courtyard Starkville at The Mill

The closest hotel to Mississippi State University, the new Courtyard by Marriott® Starkville MSU is conveniently located to all of Starkville and is on site with the area’s newest development, ..more info
Address: 100 Mercantile St
Phone: 662-338-3116
Downtown
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Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern

See local and regional live music performances while dining on New York or Chicago-style pizza and enjoying one of the many beers on tap. ..more info
Address: 410 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. E
Annual Events
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DelFest

The Del Rendon Music Festival is also known as DelFest! The music and art festival features musical acts and includes 10 art vendors selling original art. Held at Dave’s Dark ..more info
Address: 410 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr

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