Lesley's Guidebook for Oxford
Food scene
Phillips Grocery
541 E Van Dorn AveLocal favorite and VERY close to the condo!
Another local favorite. It may take a bit to get your burger or bbq, but it’s with the wait!
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Handy Andy Grocery
800 N Lamar BlvdAnother local favorite. It may take a bit to get your burger or bbq, but it’s with the wait!
I’ve been told it’s great for breakfast/brunch. But make reservations as the wait time can be long.
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First Watch
104 S Lamar CtI’ve been told it’s great for breakfast/brunch. But make reservations as the wait time can be long.
Boure Restaurant
110 Courthouse SquareEl Agave
2305 Jackson Ave WBottletree Bakery
923 Van Buren AveLocal favorite for breakfast
Big Bad Breakfast
719 N Lamar BlvdTHE “Chicken on a Stick” gas station. It’s a staple for late night food. If you tell people you’ve gone to Oxford, often times you will be asked if you went to the chicken on a stick store. Make sure you are able to say “yes!”
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Chevron
502 S Lamar BlvdTHE “Chicken on a Stick” gas station. It’s a staple for late night food. If you tell people you’ve gone to Oxford, often times you will be asked if you went to the chicken on a stick store. Make sure you are able to say “yes!”
They deliver 24/7 and are always usually open. These cookies are served warm. Don’t miss a trip here if you have a sweet tooth. Or door dash does deliver. YOUR WELCOME
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Insomnia Cookies
303 S Lamar BlvdThey deliver 24/7 and are always usually open. These cookies are served warm. Don’t miss a trip here if you have a sweet tooth. Or door dash does deliver. YOUR WELCOME
City Grocery
152 Courthouse SquareAjax Diner
118 Courthouse Square
Uno Mas Tacos y Tequila
1101 East Jackson AvenueVolta Taverna
710 N Lamar BlvdLiving Foods
809 College Hill RdVegan dishes!
Been here for years and a local favorite! Sometimes has live music at night.
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Proud Larry's
211 S Lamar BlvdBeen here for years and a local favorite! Sometimes has live music at night.
Eat or we both starve if the motto of this historic dry goods store. Some of the best catfish you’ll eat. Google this place to learn it’s history. It’s an experience to go here! But call for reservations or wait time. It’s popular and byob/brown bag. This is in Taylor, MS which is at the end of the road the condo is on!
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Taylor Grocery
4 First StEat or we both starve if the motto of this historic dry goods store. Some of the best catfish you’ll eat. Google this place to learn it’s history. It’s an experience to go here! But call for reservations or wait time. It’s popular and byob/brown bag. This is in Taylor, MS which is at the end of the road the condo is on!
Grit Restaurant
2 Town Square Laneravine
53 Co Rd 321Saint Leo
922 E Jackson AveMcewen's Oxford
1110 Van Buren AveIf you have a hankering for some of the best shrimp or crawfish (in season), take the 25 minute drive to the Crawdad Hole in Water Valley. The atmosphere is classic Mississippi. Imagine a screen porch (or indoors if it’s hot), cold beer, eclectic southern decor and blues playing in the background. Don’t let the exterior fool you. People come from all around to eat here!
Crawdad Hole Jr.
129 S Main StIf you have a hankering for some of the best shrimp or crawfish (in season), take the 25 minute drive to the Crawdad Hole in Water Valley. The atmosphere is classic Mississippi. Imagine a screen porch (or indoors if it’s hot), cold beer, eclectic southern decor and blues playing in the background. Don’t let the exterior fool you. People come from all around to eat here!
The Sipp on South Lamar
400 S Lamar BlvdSightseeing
The home of William Faulkner. There’s a trail from the side of his home to Ole Miss campus to enjoy!
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Rowan Oak
916 Old Taylor RdThe home of William Faulkner. There’s a trail from the side of his home to Ole Miss campus to enjoy!
Ole Miss
University CircleSquare Books
160 Courthouse SquareThe Grove
1848 University AveIt’s legendary! Gotta go if you’ve never seen it.
The Ole Miss Golf Course
147 Golf Club DrIf you are up for a round!
https://campusrec.olemiss.edu/omod/south-campus-rail-trail/
1/2 mile to the entrance to the Rail Trail, (previously known as the Whirlpool trail). This is a walking/biking trail for those who want to exercise or get some fresh air. Take a right out of the the side entrance to the condo complex. Drive about a half mile and you will see a gravel area with parking and a sign saying south trail. Dog friendly!!!
South Campus Rail Trail
South Campus Rail Trailhttps://campusrec.olemiss.edu/omod/south-campus-rail-trail/
1/2 mile to the entrance to the Rail Trail, (previously known as the Whirlpool trail). This is a walking/biking trail for those who want to exercise or get some fresh air. Take a right out of the the side entrance to the condo complex. Drive about a half mile and you will see a gravel area with parking and a sign saying south trail. Dog friendly!!!
Spring Street Cigars
415 S Lamar BlvdSouthside Gallery
150 Courthouse SquareUniversity of Mississippi Museum
South 5th StreetL.Q.C. Lamar House Museum
616 N 14th StVisit William Faulkner’s grave and leave a little bottle of whiskey for him. Oxford Memorial Cemetery. From Courthouse Square go north on N. Lamar Blvd. Turn east on Jefferson Ave. Turn north on N. 16th St. The cemetery will be on your right. Stay on N. 16th Street, however, as the grave is at the bottom of the hill on N.16th St, just east of the historical marker.
Admission: Free
Oxford Memorial Cemetery
North 16th StreetVisit William Faulkner’s grave and leave a little bottle of whiskey for him. Oxford Memorial Cemetery. From Courthouse Square go north on N. Lamar Blvd. Turn east on Jefferson Ave. Turn north on N. 16th St. The cemetery will be on your right. Stay on N. 16th Street, however, as the grave is at the bottom of the hill on N.16th St, just east of the historical marker.
Admission: Free
Emergency Info
Go straight through the red light out of the condo and the hospital is on the right.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
1100 Belk BlvdGo straight through the red light out of the condo and the hospital is on the right.
Oxford Police Department
715 Molly Barr RoadOxford Utilities
300 McElroy DriveShopping
Nice little shoe shop on the square.
My Favorite Shoes
138 Courthouse SquareNeilson's
119 Courthouse SquareRebel Rags
2302 Jackson Ave WAmacebiso ngesixeko
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Public transportation
The Oxford University Bus runs all around town. Google it for info. It does run past the condo.
Ukuhamba-hamba
Ubers
Most Ubers are quick and cheap to get around town.