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City in Mississippi, United States
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Starkville is a city in East Mississippi. Mississippi State University is located just to the east of the city limits, and is included in this article.
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Mississippi State began as The Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi and the first students were accepted in the Fall of 1880.
Brooksville. The Noxubee Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 48,000 acres to serve as a resting and feeding area for migratory birds. The refuge also extensively manages the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. Hiking, hunting, and fishing are also available in the refuge.
The sports teams of Mississippi State University, competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) alongside 13 other schools in and around the South. The toughest ticket by far is football, which regularly sells out its 61,000-seat stadium. While men's basketball is also a significant draw, it's also notable for drawing most of the largest on-campus crowds in college baseball history.
Visitors meander along the narrow streets lined with artisans who demonstrate and sell their wares, while musicians and dancers perform live on-stage and in the streets. Starkville's finest restaurants prepare and offer "tastes" covering the gamut from regional to ethnic.
Upscale dining at a reasonable price. Specialties include marinated steak, New Orleans Seafood Pasta, and prime rib. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Both a popular bar and place to hear a wide variety of musical acts from all over.
Hole-in-the-wall beloved by many. Known for the pizza and jam band atmosphere with nightly live music and good drink specials. Site where Johnny Cash played before being arrested on his walk home, leading to the inspiration for the song "Starkville City Jail."
Complimentary breakfasts and evening appetizers are offered to guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Starkville. Suites are available, and guest rooms have coffee makers. Wake-up services are provided.
All rooms at Comfort Suites Starkville are equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and cable television. Wake-up services are offered, and in-room movies are available upon request.
An exercise gym and swimming pool are the recreational facilities offered to guests of Hampton Inn Starkville. Irons are provided, and connecting rooms and cribs are available.
This hotel is individually listed on the Nation Register of Historic Places and is located in the Old Main District of Starkville’s bustling and historic downtown, where shops, restaurants and entertainment spots are all within easy walking distance. The property has undergone extensive renovations of the public areas and reopened under the original name that was given to the property in 1925.
Guests staying at the Microtel are just a walks away from the state university, golfing and local restaurants. The hotel has a fitness center and a pool for guests to enjoy during their stay.
Something students' families always want them to bring back.
Each Saturday morning May through October, the local farmer's market sets up and sells local, homegrown and produced vegetables, baked items, and crafts. Rain or shine there will be a crowd!
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By train
For passenger service, the nearest Amtrak stop is in Tuscaloosa, which is about a 90 minute drive to Starkville.
By bus
No commercial bus service is available to Starkville.
By boat
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Columbus/W Point/Starkville · Regional · GTR
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