Museums:

Mississippi Civil Rights and Mississippi History Museum - Want to learn a little about MS and its history? You're in luck. Located in downtown and free on Sundays!

Mississippi Children's Museum - Perfect for kids of all ages. Be sure to check out the huge, ADA playground outside!

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - Animal exhibits + 2.5 miles of wooded trails.

Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum - Living history farm and crossroads, interactive town and exhibits

Mississippi Museum of Art - Free admission to permanent collection! Modern + traditional art

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum - Homage to some of the greatest. Archie Manning, Walter Payton, and more.

Old Capitol Museum - Only open W-Fr from 8-5. Free. Interactive exhibits make history come alive.

Shopping:

Outlets of Mississippi - Outdoor shopping experience ft. Adidas, Cole Haan, Nike, Johnston&Murphy, Polo, Loft, Coach, Michael Kors

Renaissance at Colony Park - Outdoor, upscale experience ft. Columbia, Brooks Brothers, Apple, Anthropologie, Free People

Highland Village - outdoor, covered experience ft. Whole Foods, Lululemon, Kendra Scott, Buffalo Peak, and Warby Parker

Northpark Mall - indoor mall ft. Belk, Dillard, H&M, and JC Penney's

Outdoors:

Museum Trail - 3 mile multi-use trail connecting multiple parks, museums, and the farmer's market

Natchez Trace - 400 miles from Natchez MS to Nashville TN. Gorgeous walk or scenic drive

Lemuria Books - Independent bookstore ft. lots of character, love, and stories. Check out the first edition copies of Eudora Welty's works.

Fondren Arts District - hip art neighborhood with shopping, dining, and activities

All of our favorite spots (that are open on the weekend), grouped by location, and in no particular order except distance from the reception venue.

THE IRON HORSE GRILL - American

In Downton Jackson. Its historic building, formerly a smokehouse, has burned down twice over the years and definitely inspires the menu of charcoal-grilled meats, seafood, fajitas and burgers. Live music on the weekend.

ELVIE’S RESTAURANT - European

In Belhaven. James Beard winner. Reservations for dinner recommended. European with seasonal fare made using fresh ingredients and a thoughtful attitude toward sourcing.

KEIFER'S ON POPLAR - Greco-American

In Belhaven. Connor waited tables here in college. Great patio, simple Mediterranean food with a American/Keifer's twist. Try the ham and cheese gyro and pita mozz!

CS’S - Burgers

Midtown. Open since 1978, this dive and its owner, Mr. Pat, have witnessed Anna & Connor's relationship through the years. It's a popular Millsaps and local hang-out. Try the Inez burger!

WALKER'S DRIVE-IN - Casual upscale

In Fondren. Consistently voted #1 Jackson restaurant for decades. Signature dishes include redfish Anna, steaks, po’boys and one of the best plate lunches around.

ZUNDO - Ramen

In Fondren. Pretty good ramen for lil ole Jackson. In-house slow simmered broth and house-made noodles. Tantanmen ramen is the move.

SAL & MOOKIE'S: PIZZA AND ICE CREAM

At the District in Eastover. Featuring a welcoming patio, and dough made from scratch daily. Family-friendly ice cream scoop shop that opens to an outside pickup window for after-school treats on good weather days.

BROAD STREET BAKERY - Deli

In Banner Hall. Indoor and outdoor patio, family-friendly with a bookstore upstairs.

APLOS - Lebanase/Greek/Pizza

In Highland Village. Great outdoor patio, counter service, fresh and casual feel. Happy Hour is seven days a week from 3-6 pm with half-priced pizzas and $2 Stella on draft.

In the suburbs, honorable mentions:

Yakinku for korean BBQ

Mr. Chen's for chinese + asian market

Zea's for ribs

Connor's favorites:

Urban foxes - Belhaven (has pies/baked goods as well)

Native - Belhaven

Other options:

Coffee Prose (bookstore too!) - Midtown

Cups - Fondren and Downtown

The Bean - Fondren (good brekkie)

Soule - Fondren (custom teas/coffees)

PJ's - Fondren

MARTIN'S DOWNTOWN - Live music every Friday and Saturday night. S/o to the food as well. Just two blocks away from our venue.

FERTILE GROUNDS BEER CO. - Jackson's newest brewery in the up-and-coming Belhaven Town Center area. Bright and colorful, pet-friendly, with indoor & outdoor seating.

FENIAN'S PUB - Our favorite Irish pub with great food, just down the street from Millsaps College.

THE APOTHECARY - A speakeasy located in the back of Brent's Drugs in Fondren, formerly a pharmacy store room. Best cocktails in town.

FONDREN PUBLIC - Located in the Fondren district, F.P. is the Friday night spot for young professionals, known for its great beer selection, large covered patio, and cornhole.

FRANK JONES CORNER - The epitome of southern culture + blues, the Corner comes to life only after midnight.