Visit Oxford MS

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. We invite you to experience all Oxford has to offer!

Things to do

Upcoming Events

Great 38 Race Weekend

Honoring Chucky Mullins #38 , Run Oxford along with UM Athletics in partnering with Palmer Home for Children to make The Great 38 the most meaningful and inspirational run in Mississippi.

Visit Rowan Oak

Visit the birthplace of one of Oxford's most influential figures

Upcoming Events

May 23 World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest
May 23 Laura Shields Art Show
May 24 Oxford Bourbon Festival and Auction
May 24 Laura Shields Art Show

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Plan Your Trip To Oxford

The Artsy Type

While there’s no shortage of things to do in Oxford for any interest, if the arts are your passion, We Are Your Type.

The Foodie Type

Oxford is a culinary destination unlike any other, and whether you’re a discerning foodie or one who simply loves a good meal, We Are Your Type.

The Leisure Type

Sometimes, you just need to get away. Sound familiar? Well, we are your type.

The Storied Type

Whether you’re a literary-lover or just looking to write a new page for yourself, We Are Your Type

The Well Rounded Type

If a well rounded slew of excitement is what you’re after, We Are Your Type.

Oxford Travel Guide

The Oxford Travel Guide is now available online.

#VisitOxfordMS

Bourbon, Food, Music & an Auction: all things you’ll find at this weekend’s Oxford Bourbon Festival & Auction. Friday kicks off with a bourbon 🥃 tasting tour in some of Oxford’s historic homes that you will not want to miss. All proceeds from the weekend benefit @moveonupms 🎉 Head to moveonupms.org to learn more & purchase tickets! 📸: @dannykphotography

#TravelMatters to our jobs. As Oxford continues to grow, so does its job market! Oxford currently has 14 hotels and 2️⃣ more on the way. Without leisure & business travelers, these hotels wouldn’t exist (read: less jobs). 🏨 Oxford’s tourism is the backbone of hoteliers’ jobs. “If it wasn’t for all of these people coming to our town, we wouldn’t have the nice hotels. I think having the nicer hotels and more options all together has helped bring more visitors to Oxford,” says Adam Salters, General Manager of Home2 Suites. After working in the hotel industry in Flowood, Jackson and Orange Beach, Adam moved to Oxford. He managed the old Downtown Oxford Inn before it closed its doors and helped with the opening of the Graduate before moving on to Home2 Suites. With 17 years of hotel experience, Adam is just one example of why #travelmatters to our jobs. #nttw19 #traveltuesday

#TravelMatters for new experiences! ✈️ Whether it’s someone’s first Thacker Mt. Radio Hour, Double Decker bus ride or first time on the grounds of Rowan Oak, firsthand experiences can leave a lasting impression on a visitor. 🌎 What’s your favorite “new experience” you’ve had in a town or city you’ve visited? #nttw19

We could not have asked for more beautiful weather on Saturday! ☀️ How did you spend your Double Decker weekend? We hope you danced, ate & shopped to your heart’s desire 🖼🕺 Double Decker Arts Festival never disappoints ❤️

One of Oxford’s biggest weekends is upon us! 🥳 The 24th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival will take over the historic Square April 26-27. 🎨 Over 140 art vendors will be set up on the Square Saturday while big names take the main stage 🎶 Have you attended @doubledeckerart before? Who’s headed to Oxford this weekend?! 🕺💃

Where do you travel when you want to catch a concert? 🎵 Oxford’s music scene grows bigger and better with each passing year. With unique venues like The Lyric & Proud Larry’s, a record store like no other (The End of All Music), a southern music & arts festival (Double Decker Arts Festival) and an unparalleled weekly live radio show (Thacker Mountain Radio Hour), we’ve become a destination for music lovers and artists alike. + If the blues trail is more your thing- we’ve got those markers, too! 🎷Next time you’re making travel plans, don’t just make Oxford a pit stop- make it your destination. 📍 • 📷: @tpgandy •
#traveltuesday #weareyourtype #visitOxfordMS #dontMissout #visitms #travelthesouth

4.9.19 @louiegiglio will be right here in Oxford with @passionmusic at The Pavilion at Ole Miss! The event? Come Together Oxford.
GA tickets available at cometogetheroxford.com

@cometogetheroxford
#travelthesouth #cometogetheroxford #travelmississippi #visitoxfordms

Robin Williams once said, 🗣 Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s Party!’ 💃 .... and we couldn’t agree more.
Balconies, Baseball & Bus Tours - what’s your favorite way to party in the spring? 🌷

#spring #traveltuesday #rebelbaseball #oxfordms #travelmississippi #dontMISSout 📸: loving our new pics from @tpgandy

Will you be one of the thousands headed to our historic downtown Square April 26 & 27 for Double Decker Arts Festival?
Some things to know:
• Posters are IN! Swing by our office to purchase one. (Open Mon-Sat)
• DD will announce when t-shirts become available
• Can’t make it to Oxford until DD? There will be a merchandise booth set up all day Fri & Sat of DD.
• Hotel rooms are AVAILABLE- on & off the Square
• Fri 4/26 we will have 2 Public Double Decker Bus Tours ($10 Adults, $5 Kids, tours depart from our office) • This year there are TWO shuttle locations Saturday of the festival. 1. Oxford High School 2. The old Baptist hospital’s garage now: South Oxford Center • Follow @doubledeckerart for all the latest info on the festival

We are fired🔥 up⤴️ for the
MISS-I-SIPPIN 10th Annual Beer Festival happening March 28-30❗️ Snag a sticker at our office & purchase tix online at oxfordarts.com.
Festivals + Beer go together like _____+_____! 🍻 What’s your favorite combo? Let the people know👇

Our office shared some BIG news today! We revealed the 24th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival Poster Art & Music Lineup! A HUGE thank you goes to Lee Ann- our DD Coordinator, the University Museum, Ole Miss Athletics, SAA, Scott Caradine and Vicki Stevens (Poster artist) for making it all happen. We can’t wait to see you in Oxford April 26 & 27! #VisitOxfordMS

🥓 Breakfast #Goals 🥞
T.G.I.F. What’s your go-to order in the a.m.?

Is this what it feels like when filmmakers see their work on the big screen? 🤩😉 We had a blast at Oxford Film Festival this weekend. Congratulations to everyone involved in another successful fest! 📽🎉#oxff #visitoxfordms

Thursday nights if you happen across Off Square Books you’ll find people sitting amongst the books. They’re listening to the radio🎙voice of Jim Dees, the sounds of Yalobushwhackers🎶 & an array of author readings & musical guests. This is Thacker Mountain Radio Hour. Each week the feature guests change, but this unique live radio show- now in its 22nd year- is an Oxford staple.

Today’s blue skies sure make up for yesterday’s gloom! ☀️ 📷: @tpgandy

Today’s warmer weather has us in a Spring •m o o d• 😎 🌷#springiscoming #visitoxfordms

No filter needed... Obsessed with this incredible shot of Oxford at sunset! 🌇 📸: @kbaerialimaging
#visitoxfordms

“Dad [Oxford], you taught me everything I know about exterior illumination.” - Clark Griswold💫Late this afternoon the canopy and surrounding Christmas lights on the Square were lit. If you didn’t think Oxford was a #snowglobetown before- you better believe now! •swipe for some fun facts on the 14 courthouse strands•

Are y’all ready to spend your holidays in Oxford? We can’t wait for the lights on the square to be lit the day after Thanksgiving! There are so many holiday events coming up- be sure to check the events calendar on our website to stay in the loop.

Have you been following along on our Story for Oxford ghost stories? If you missed it, see the “👻🎃☠️” highlight on our profile! We have a couple more ghosts to share- stay tuned. #spookyszn