Starkville, MS

Located 25 miles West of Columbus

Home of the Bulldogs and Mississippi State University, there’s plenty of fun in store in this College Town.

Area Attractions

Starkville Historic Districts
Starkville Convention & Visitors Bureau (Directions)
(662) 323-3322
Take a tour of Starkville’s five Historic Districts – houses in these districts reflect Queen Ann, Folk, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and mid-20th-century Craftsman-style architecture.

Mississippi State University Welcome Center (Directions)
(662) 325-5198
Visit the beautiful campus of MSU for guided tours (historical, horticultural or children’s) or join in all the excitement of SEC collegiate sports. Don’t miss the chance to spend time in the John Grisham Room, located in MSU’s Mitchell Memorial Library, viewing memorabilia from the writings and achievements of the bestselling author and MSU alumnus.

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