If you’re local (or passing through), these are the places we love — from our favorite small-town eats to shops, services, and hidden gems around Mississippi. Southern-tested and family-approved.
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Restaurants + Coffee Shops
Shops + Boutiques
Local Services
Family-Friendly Fun
Restaurants + Coffee Shops
The BEST pizza! We also like their pita mozz and gyros. When we are looking to treat ourselves this is our go to!
The Cleaners by Pizza Shack
Such a great place. Always clean and the best ice cream and treats. My kids always love going here.
Flying Dolly's
Shops + Boutiques
The absolute cutest gift shop in the cutest little town. They offer gifts, custom gift wrapping, customized gifts like painting or painted Bibles! They also have a selection of grab and go foods and fresh floral arrangements!
Down Right Southern LLC
Local Services
BEST deck builder in central MS. They do excellent work with such beautiful craftsmanship.
Down South Deck and Patio
I love my stylist, Shelley. This salon is locally owned by some amazing people. They also have Barbers that can handle specialty cuts on men and boys
HunterPhillips
Family-Friendly Fun
This is one of our favorite camping spots close to home. We have has several birthdays here and the October celebrations are always SO much fun!