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Outdoor Recreation

FIND YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Get outdoors and experience the beauty of Mississippi’s College Town. Hike into the lush green bottomland hardwood forests, ride your bike down a gravel road, or grab your binoculars to see the egrets and herons fly in to the rookery for the night. Explore the many socially distanced, outdoor adventures you can have in Starkville.

Hiking

With year-round mild temperatures, it’s always a great time to get out and go for a hike on one of our many trails. Whether you’re looking for a short walk in town or a…

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Biking

Whether you’re a mountain biker or prefer a paved path, you can find a great biking trail here in Starkville and nearby areas. So put on your helmet and try out a new path…

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Canoeing & Kayaking

The man-made lakes, local ponds, and waterways in the area are great locations for canoeing and kayaking. You can even find paddleboarders enjoying the waters. Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge Take a…

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Prothonotary Warbler

Bird Watching & Birding

Starkville and Oktibbeha County are located in the Mississippi Flyway which is used by over 300 species of birds to travel from their wintering grounds in the Gulf of Mexico, Central, and South America…

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Golfing

Find your perfect tee time at one of the golf courses in and around Starkville. Mississippi State University Golf Course The MSU Golf Course was designed by Brian Ault, ASGCA, in 1985 and opened…

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Hunting

White-tailed deer, Eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrels, and waterfowl are some of the native game of Mississippi. Starkville and the surrounding areas have several great locations for hunting. Trim Cane WMA The 891-acre Trim…

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Fishing

You can fish for crappie, bass, bream, and catfish in the nearby lakes, rivers, and ponds. Get out your pole and try your hand at fishing in one of our local fishing holes. Sam…

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City Parks

For more information and pavilion rental rates, contact City of Starkville Parks and Recreation at 662.323.2294 or visit the Starkville City Parks website. McKee Park Located on Lynn Lane across from the Starkville Sportsplex,…

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Starkville, MS – The Starkville CVB, a branch of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership and the official tourism organization for Starkville,…

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The 30 Best Things to Do in Starkville, MS

History buffs, art lovers, thrill seekers, outdoor adventurers, and nearly everyone in between will find something to pique their interests in…

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STARKVILLE CVB AWARDED TOURISM PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR AND SMALL FESTIVAL/EVENT OF THE YEAR BY MISSISSIPPI TOURISM ASSOCIATION

The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) recognized the impact and accomplishments of the state’s tourism industry at the annual awards program held…

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