welcomes you to meridian! - Meridian Lauderdale County Tourism

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welcomes you to meridian! - Meridian Lauderdale County Tourism
Mail To:
212 Constitution Ave
Meridian, MS 39301
MERIDIAN/LAUDERDALE COUNTY TOURISM DEPARTMENT
WELCOMES YOU TO MERIDIAN!
212 Constitution Ave.
Meridian, MS 39301
Phone
601.482.8001
Toll Free
888.868.7720
Fax
601.486.4988
VISITMERIDIAN.COM
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A Meridian Musical Note
Jimmie Rodgers, Father of Country
Music, only person to hold positions in The
Country Music Hall of Fame, The Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame, The Songwriters Hall of
Fame and The Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Causeyville General Store
6129 Causeyville Rd., 601.644.3102
The Causeyville General Store was opened
Contents
Attractions
• Historic Cemeteries
• Sports and Recreation
Lodging
• Bed & Breakfasts
• Camping • Hotels
Map
Dining
• Ethnic
• Family
• Fast Food
• Specialty & Fine Dining
Shopping
• Antiques
• Art
• Malls
• Specialty and Gift Shops
Transportation
• Air
• Bus
• Car Rental
• Limousine
• Taxis
• Train
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in 1895 as a general store and gristmill. It is
listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and has many original fixtures and
working gristmill. Open year round 6:15
a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday and
7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
Directions: Take Hwy. 19 S., approximately 7
miles; watch for State Hwy. sign for right turn
to Causeyville, follow signs, about 5 miles.
Circle S Ranch
5300 Clarence Harris Rd.,601.632.0022
The Circle S Ranch offers a variety of
holiday activities including an annual Easter Egg Hunt held in March and a Pumpkin Patch Festival in October. During these
events they offer hayrides, games, music,
concessions and more. The Circle S Restaurant is open Friday through Sunday. Circle
S is available for private events and offers
catering as well.
Directions: I-20, take Kewanee exit, turn
left on Kewanee Rd. at Simmons-Wright
store. Go 2 miles and turn right on Clarence
Harris Rd.
www.circlesranchms.com
Depot Historic District
The City of Meridian, born of and experiencing its greatest growth in conjunction
with railroads, has capitalized on its railroading heritage in the development of the
Union Station Multi-Modal Transportation
Center (MMTC).
The site selected for the MMTC project,
the Depot Historic District, is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places and occupies four city blocks. Union Station includes several modes of passenger transportation including the Meridian Transit
System, Amtrak, Norfolk Southern Rail
Corridor, Greyhound and other providers
of transit services. The Meridian Railroad
Museum is housed in the over 100 year old
restored Railway Express Agency building.
This unique museum details the history of
Meridian’s railroads and features photography, artifacts, and a model railroad.
Directions: From I-20/59, take Exit 153
to downtown. Turn right on Front St.
Free Hot & Continental Breakfast Bar
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Around Town Carousels Abound
Around Town Carousels Abound is an outdoor public arts project. The brightly painted,
life-sized carousel horse sculptures are placed
throughout the city and county. Over 100 horses
are displayed outside of government buildings,
businesses, private homes and the Mississippi
Welcome Center at Toomsuba. Each horse is
uniquely designed and painted by a commissioned artist. The carousel icon represents the
historical Dentzel Carousel located in Meridian.
The location and description of each horse
is available at: www.hopevillagems.org
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518 Bonita Lakes Drive • Meridian, MS • 601.553.8100 • www.microtelinn.com
Dentzel Carousel - Est. 1896
1720 Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Dr., Highland Park • Meridian, MS 39307
601.485.1904
www.meridianms.org
August - October & April - May from 1:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday
November - March from 1:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday Only
June - July from 1:00pm - 5:00pm Daily
FOR PRIVATE TOURS & INFORMATION CALL 601.485.1904 OR 601.485.1802. TOURS $1 PER PERSON.
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Dunn’s Falls
6890 Dunn’s Falls Rd., 601.655.8550
The 65-foot waterfall was once used
as a power source for a gristmill and to
manufacture Stetson hats. Historic Carroll
Richardson Gristmill is open for tours. The
park is a natural wildlife refuge with a picnic
area, barbecue grills, gristmill pond, hiking
and swimming areas. Primitive camping is
available. A cabin is also available to rent for
a maximum of 4 occupants. Open WednesdaySunday 9:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m. Small admission:
children under two free.
Directions:Enterprise, MS. Take I-20/59
South to Savoy Exit, follow signs to park.
The Riley Center
Historic Merrehope has over 20 rooms to explore
and the F.W. Williams Home is one of the best
examples of Victorian architecture.
905 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Drive
Meridian, Mississippi
Call 601.483.8439 for hours of operation
or visit www.merrehope.com
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E.F. Young, Jr. Manufacturing
425 26th Ave., 601.693.1961
Established in 1933, E.F. Young, Jr.
manufactures ethnic hair care products
and cosmetics that are distributed
internationally. This company is the oldest
African-American manufacturing company
in the United States. In 1931, E.F. Young,
Jr., started his career as a barber and noticed
the need for a line of maintenance products
for black hair, thus leading to his career in
manufacturing. Tours of the manufacturing
facility are available by appointment.
Directions: Take Exit 153 off I-20/59,
turn on 22nd Ave toward downtown. Turn
left on 4th St. to 26th Ave. Turn right on
26th Ave. E.F. Young will be on the left.
Elsie McWilliams Country Music Trail Marker
Elsie McWilliams, not only a Meridianite,
but Jimmie Rodgers’ sister-in-law, wrote many
of Jimmie’s songs. She not only holds a place
in the Songwriters Hall of Fame but was the
first woman to be honored on the Mississippi
Country Music Trail.
Directions: Take the 22nd Ave. Exit from
I-20/59. Go to 5th St. and take a right. Go 2
blocks. Marker is on the left/South lawn of the
Lauderdale County Courthouse.
Highland Park Dentzel Carousel
1802 Carousel Dr., 601.485.1802
In operation since 1909, this National
Historic Landmark is one of few two-row
stationary Dentzel menagerie carousels. This
national treasure was manufactured around
1895 by Gustav Dentzel of Philadelphia, Pa.
with original oil paintings of museum quality
adorning the top crown of the carousel. All
the animals are meticulously hand-carved
of bass and poplar wood and have been
professionally restored to their original
beauty. Both the Carousel and Carousel
House are National Historic Landmarks.
Hours of Operation Aug. - Oct. Saturday/Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Nov. - Mar. Saturday only - 1-5 p.m.
Apr. - May Saturday/Sunday- 1-5 p.m.
Jun. and July Daily 1-5pm.
It is recommended a phone call be made
for confirmation of operation hours as the
carousel can be closed to the public for private
parties. Private tours may be scheduled
throughout the year at a cost of $1.00
per person. Rides are $.50 during normal
operation hours. For more information or to
Meridian Museum of Art
schedule tours/private functions, Contact the
City of Meridian Parks and Recreation.
Directions: From I-20/59 take 22nd Ave. exit;
turn left on 8th St. Follow signs to Highland Park.
Jimmie Rodgers
Blues & Country Music Trail Markers & Museum
1725 Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Dr., 601.485.1808
Meridian native Jimmie Rodgers, Father
of County Music, is honored in Meridian
with both a Blues and Country Music Trail
Markers and museum. The Blues Trail
marker is located in Singing Brakeman Park
and credits Rodgers as the first major star to
introduce the blues as a foundation of country
music to a far wider audience. The Country
Music Trail marker is located at his gravesite.
The museum located in Highland Park
displays memorabilia of his life and career
including the original guitar of “the Singing
Brakeman” (reported to be the most valuable
guitar in the country). The museum is open
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with
holiday closings and closed the last 2 weeks
of December and the month of January. With
advance notice, private tours may be arranged.
The museum has an answering machine and
all calls will be returned. Museum admission,
$8 adults, $5 seniors and groups of 10 or
more, $3 children 8-18, Military discounts.
Directions: From I-20/59, take 22nd Ave.
exit; turn left on 8th St.; turn right onto 39th
Ave. to Highland Park.
Directions: Blues Trail Marker-Downtown
Meridian/Front St.-Singing Brakeman Park.
Take 22nd Ave. Exit from I-20/59 toward
downtown. Turn right on Front St. (light at
foot of bridge), go 2 blocks, marker is on right.
Country Music Trail Marker-Oak Grove
Cemetery - Exit 154A from I-20/59. Go south
on Hwy 19. Turn left at the light right before
McDonald’s. Take immediate right onto
Azalea Dr., continue until road forks, veer left
onto Oak Grove Rd. The cemetery is just past
the church on the right.
Key Brothers Aviation Exhibit
2811 U.S. Hwy. 11 S., 601.482.0364
Pictorial exhibit commemorates Meridian’s
Key Brothers, who set a world endurance flight
record in 1935. The exhibit contains a review of
the history of aviation. Open year-round at the
Meridian Regional Airport. Admission is free.
Directions: From I-20/I-59, take the Meridian
Regional Airport exit and follow signs to the
airport.
Lazy Acres Plantation, LLC
596 Lazy Acres. Rd., Chunky, 601.655.8264
Lazy Acres Pumpkin Patch is open on
weekends during October. Group tours are
available by appointment during the week.
Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch, get lost
in the corn maze, and go hog wild at the pig
races. There are many other activities to enjoy
as well. Plantation opens Thanksgiving Day
at 1:00 p.m. annually. Take a sleigh ride to the
field and choose the perfect REAL Christmas
tree. Visit the live reindeer, Dasher and stop by
the gift shop for unique Christmas items.
Directions: From I-20 take Chunky Exit 121.
Go north 1 mile then turn left on Lazy Acres Rd.
and go 1 mile. The farm is on the right.
www.lazy-acres.com
Museum
“His is
the music
of America...
an America
of glistening rails,
thundering boxcars, and
rain-swept nights... ”
~ inscribed on Jimmie Rodgers'
statue in Meridian, Mississippi
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10-4
www.jimmierodgers.com
For special arrangements call 601.485.1808 or
601.917.4344
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Meridian Little Theatre
4334 Hwy. 39 N., 601.482.6371
The Meridian Little Theatre, Mississippi’s
oldest community theatre was established in
1932 and provides entertainment to residents
and visitors to Meridian and Lauderdale
County by performing five shows during
each season (October through May). For
more information on performances or for
tours of the theatre, please contact the
Meridian Little Theatre.
www.meridianlittletheatre.com
Hartley Peavey, a lifelong Meridianite,
founder/owner of Peavey Electronics,
provides sound and music equipment
throughout the world (Bejing Olympics
just to name one). If you have heard it,
more than likely it came from a Peavey!
Meridian Symphony Orchestra
2200 5th St., 601.693.2224
This regional orchestra offers the finest in
classical symphonic masterpieces and has for
over 50 years. The 75 member, professional
symphony orchestra performs throughout
the year. For performance schedules, contact
the Meridian Symphony Orchestra. MSO
performances are conducted in the MSU
Riley Center. For tickets call 601.696.2200 or
visit, www.msurileycenter.com
Merrehope/F.W. Williams Home
905 MLK Jr. Memorial Dr., 601.483.8439
Merrehope is a stately 20-room Victorian
mansion, restored and furnished by the
Meridian Restorations Foundation, Inc.
It features unusual woodwork, handsome
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Meridian Museum Of Art
628 25th Ave., 601.693.1501
The Meridian Museum of Art is housed
in a Carnegie Library built in 1912-13. It is
listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and as a Mississippi Landmark.
The Museum has served since 1970 as the
regions’ premier public museum and features
rotating exhibitions. Open Tuesday-Sunday
from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is
free.
Directions: From I20/59, take 22nd Ave.
to downtown Meridian; turn left on 8th St.;
take 8th St. to 25th Ave.; turn left; go one
block.
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Merrehope
columns, mantels and stairway.
Originally, part of the home was used
as headquarters for Confederate General
Leonidas Polk and was spared by Union
General William T. Sherman. The Frank
W. Williams home--a major project of
the Meridian Restorations Foundation
and located adjacent to Merrehope is
an excellent example of Queen Anne
Victorian architecture, with stained glass,
oak paneling, parquet floors and detailed
gingerbread scrollwork. Many original
features and antique furnishings are in
the home. Open year round - Monday
thru Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Admission is $10 and includes a tour of
both homes. Senior citizen, student and
group rates available. Special December
rates.
Directions: From I-59/20 take Martin
Luther King Jr. Memorial Dr. exit and
follow signs to Merrehope.
www.merrehope.com
accurate ways to describe the MSU Riley
Center. More than just a stunning facility,
the Center is a special place for social
interaction to enjoy the arts, engage in
lifelong learning and stimulate community
growth and development. Located in the
heart of historic downtown Meridian, the
MSU Riley Center opened its doors in
September 2006 to offer cultural, artistic
and educational experiences like no other
in the region. The center includes a fully
restored 1889 grand opera house theatre
that seats approximately 950, in addition to
a 200-seat studio theatre and 30,000 square
feet of meeting space, including a large
exhibit hall, break out rooms and board
rooms, all equipped with teleconferencing
capabilities and built-in technical features
to create the optimal meeting environment.
Directions: Take Downtown
Meridian/22 Ave. Exit 153, follow
signs to downtown/22nd Ave. N., travel
approximately 1 mile on 22nd Ave. N.,
arrive at the Riley Center on the corner of
22nd Ave. and 5th St.
www.msurileycenter.com
Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum
402 19th Ave., 601.693.9905
The museum is an ongoing project
to restore the Soule’ Steam Feed Works
Industrial site. Tours available by
appointment. This turn of the century
factory complex built steam engines and
includes a blacksmith shop, foundry and
belt driven machine shop. The Soule Live
Steam Festival is held the first weekend in
November.
www.soulelivesteam.com
MSU Riley Center
2200 5th St., 601.696.2200
A performing arts center, a conference
center, an educational center, a major
downtown restoration project- these are all
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G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Memorial Site
Buried in Meridian’s Magnolia Cemetery
“Sonny” Montgomery served in the Mississippi
State Senate 1956-1966 and the U.S. House of
Representatives 1967-1997. A retired Major
General in the Mississippi National Guard,
Montgomery championed military and veterans
issues including the 1984 Montgomery G.I. Bill.
Directions: From I 20/59, take Exit 153,
22nd Ave, travel through downtown to 14th St.,
turn left on 14th, then right on 23rd Ave N. Go
approximately 1 mile, cemetery is on the right.
Simmons-Wright General Store
Hwy. 11/80 & Kewanee Rd., 601.632.1884
Located in Kewanee, Mississippi, The
Simmons-Wright Company has operated
as a general/mercantile store since 1884.
With 125 years in business the old saying
“if walls could talk” surely holds true.
Once inside you feel as if you were
transported back to a time long forgotten.
Hours: M-F 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd
Saturday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Directions: Take Exit 169 off I-59/20. Go
east approximately 1 mile. Store is on the left.
Temple Theater for the Performing Arts
2320 8th St., 601.693.5353
Moorish-Revival style theater, listed on
the National Register of Historic Places;
completed in 1928. One of only two
Robert Morton theater pipe organs left in
public buildings in the State of Mississippi
is located here. Tours available upon
request, Call or check website for
performance schedules.
Directions: From I 20/59, take Exit 153,
Sam Dale
22nd Ave. Turn left on 8th St. Temple is on
corner of 8th St. and 24th Ave.
www.meridiantempletheater.com
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Expert Styling, Color
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James E. Chaney Memorial Site
Visit the gravesite of slain Civil Rights
worker, James Chaney, who volunteered
along with Michael Schwerner and Andrew
Goodman to aid in the registration of
African-American voters as part of the
Freedom Summer Movement of 1964.
Gravesite located in Okatibbee Baptist
Church Cemetery.
Directions: Exit 152 from I-20/59.
Proceed right at top of the exit. Follow road
until it dead ends into Valley Rd. Turn left on
Valley Rd. traveling approximately 2.7 miles
to Fish Lodge Rd., Okatibbee Baptist Church
sign. Continue 3/10’s of a mile, cemetery will
be on the right with gravesite near the road.
Lauderdale Spring Confederate Cemetery
601.482.9752
This cemetery is the resting place for
more than 1,200 Confederate soldiers.
Directions: From I-20/I-59, take exit for
Hwy. 45 N. Look for signs of the cemetery
once at Lauderdale.
Close to all area Hotels and Motels
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601-527-6550
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Sam Dale Monument and Grave Site
The story of the pioneer soldier, General
Sam Dale, who rode from Georgia to the Battle
of New Orleans with a message for Andrew
Jackson will be forever remembered at the Sam
Dale Monument, grave site and historic marker.
Directions: From I-20/I-59 take Exit 154B to
Hwy. 39 N. in Daleville.
McLemore Cemetery
McLemore Cemetery is Meridian’s oldest
cemetery and graveside of the city’s founder,
Richard McLemore. The McLemore
Cemetery is listed on the National Register of
HISTORIC CEMETERIES
Historic Places.
Directions: McLemore Cemetery is located on
16th Ave. and 6th St.
Oak Grove Cemetery
Jimmie Rodgers Gravesite
The grave of Jimmie Rodgers is in the Oak
Grove Cemetery.
Directions: See Jimmie Rodgers on page 7.
Oddfellows Cemetery
Established in the 1860’s by the Oddfellows
Fraternal Organization, this cemetery is one of
the oldest and most historic African American
cemeteries in the area.
Directions: Take 10th Ave. at 21st St.
Rose Hill Cemetery
601.482.8001 or 888.868.7720
This historic cemetery contains the
monuments of Meridian founders John Ball
and Lewis Ragsdale, the graves of Emil and
Kelly Mitchell, the King and Queen of the
Gypsies, a mound that contains the remains
of the confederate dead and the grave of Lt.
Charles W. Read who is regarded as the John
Paul Jones of the Confederacy. Rose Hill
Cemetery is open daily. Guided tours are
available and may be arranged through the
Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau. Annual
tours with costumed interpreters are listed on
the tourism website. Admission is free.
Directions: Entrance on 40th Ave., between
7th and 8th Streets. From I-20/59, take 22nd
Ave. exit to downtown Meridian; Turn left on
8th St. to 40th Ave. Left on 40th Ave.
www.kithandkinofthesouth.org/the-rosehill-company.html
Temple Beth Israel Cemetery
This 19th century resting place for
Meridian’s Jewish community, dates back to the
1860’s. Many of the monuments and markers
are fine examples of Victorian funerary art.
Directions: From I-20/I-59, take exit 154B
to Hwy. 39 N. Turn left onto 19th St.
The Confederate Cemetery
601.482.9752
The Confederate Cemetery contains the
graves of 170 Confederate soldiers who were
killed in the Civil War. Admission is free.
Directions: Take the Hwy. 45 N. exit from
I-20/I-59 and turn west on Confederate Dr.
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Sports & Recreation
Bianchi Shooting Sports
4434 Camp Binachi Rd, 601.693.6757
State of the art Shooting Sports facilities
open to the public. This facility features a
12 station Sporting Clays Range through
the beautiful wooded terrain of Southeast
Lauderdale County. The facility also
features a Skeet/Trap/5-Stand Overlay
course. It is recommended that you bring
your own gun, but some arms are available.
All proceeds go to support the Boy Scouts
of America – Choctaw Area Council.
Directions: From I-20/I-59, take
Exit 154 –A to Hwy 19 South. Go
approximately 8.5 miles and turn left onto
Camp Binachi Rd. The turn is marked from
Hwy. 19. Follow the signs into the camp.
www.binachishootingsports.com
Bonita Lakes
Hwy. 19 South, 601.485.1920
City owned, this 3,300-acre park is
situated on three lakes and includes the
Long Creek Reservoir and Lakeview
Municipal
Golf Course. The park features
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nature trails, jogging and walking track,
biking, horseback riding trails, pavilion,
picnic facilities, boat ramps and fishing.
Admission is free and Bonita Lakes is open
year-round from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Directions: From I-20/I-59, take exit
154-A to Hwy. 19 South. Bonita Lakes is
on the right.
Crestwood Fields
30 22nd Ave. Heights, 601.485.1807
Two lighted baseball fields.
Family Bowl Lanes
3510 North Hills St., 601.483.2283
www.familybowllanes.com
Highland Park
41st Ave. and 19th St., 601.485.1802
Olympic-size pool, eight lanes, night
lighting and dressing rooms. Depth 3-10
feet. Equipment available.
Jaycee Soccer Complex
Old 8th St.,11:52
601.485.1898
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7 soccer fields, one lighted.
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As the area’s largest health care provider, Anderson Regional Medical Center offers:
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• Area’s first Cardiovascular Surgery Program
• Regional Cancer Center including Radiation Oncology
• Tom C. Maynor Rehabilitation Center
• Pain Management Center
• Wound Healing Center
• Level III Trauma ER
• Major multi-specialty groups located on two hospital campuses
• State-of-the-art ICU/CCU
• Obstetrics LDR Program, Level II NICU
601.553.6000 • Medically based fitness center
www.andersonregional.org • Anderson Family Medical Centers in East Mississippi/West Alabama area
Meridian, MS
601-485-2722
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Lauderdale County Agri-Center
1022 Hwy. 19 S., 601.482.8498
The Lauderdale County Agri-Center,
located just two miles off I-20/59 is one
of the finest equestrian facilities in the
region. The arena is 125 x 250 feet and
can seat approximately 1500. The stall
barn and arena are conveniently located
under the same roof for easy access. There
are 200 10x10 stalls available for rent.
A large 200 x 300 foot warm up area is
adjoining the arena. Both automobile
and trailer parking are plentiful. The
Agri-Center is adjacent to Bonita Lakes
Equestrian trails. Although specifically
designed as an equestrian facility, it is a
truly versatile building. The Lauderdale
County Agri-Center is limited only by
your imagination. Take Exit 154/Butler.
Lake Okatibbee
This 3,800-acre lake offers boating,
fishing, swimming, water skiing, picnic
areas, hunting and hiking. Lake and
campgrounds are open year-round. The
Sports & Recreation
Sammie Davidson Sports Complex
Hwy. 19 N., Comm. College Dr., 601.485.1803
Six hard surface courts
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Singer-songwriter, Paul Davis of Meridian,
crossed charts but is most remembered for
his hits “I Go Crazy” and “65 Love Affair.”
Water Park is open Memorial
Day - Labor Day. Full service
marina with boat rentals and fuel is also
available. Splashdown Country waterslide
and a 25 room motel are located on the
lake. Cabins are also available.
Phone: U.S. Corps of Engineers 601.626.8431, Camping Reservations
- 601.626.8068, Motel Reservations 601.737.2370 and 800.748.9403
Directions: Okatibbee Dam Rd., 9823
Pine Springs Rd. From I-20/I-59, take
Hwy. 19 N. Go one mile past Wal-Mart
and turn right at Okatibbee sign.
Meridian Community College
910 Hwy. 19 N., 601.483.8241
Swimming, track, soccer field, baseball
field, softball field and tennis courts.
Hours Of Operation
7am to Dark
Monday - Sunday
Skate Odyssey
3435 North Hills St., 601.483.9654
Mississippi State Games
Long Creek Reservoir and
Lakeview Golf Course
2366 Lakeview Golf Course Rd.,601.693.3301
City owned, another example of urban
forestry features a public lake for fishing
with a boat ramp. The 18 hole municipal
golf course is a par 70 with 5674 yardage.
The course is open year round from 7a.m.
until dark. Green fees based on 18 or 9
holes with cart rentals.
Directions: From I 20/59 take Exit
154 towards Butler, Al/Hwy. 19S/45S
pass Bonita Lakes, Lauderdale County
Agri-Center. Exit pass the Agri-Center
to Hwy 19S/45S, to the right. Go to the
Causeyville Rd. Exit. Turn left after exit
and follow this road 3.2 miles to Lakeview
Golf course Rd. (Lakeview Worship Center
Sign). Turn left and follow this road to the
boat ramp and the golf course is .7 mile
from the boat ramp.
The Park at North Hills
2413 North Hills St., 601.482.3921
A place of fun and games for everyone.
With batting cages, Go-Karts, miniature
golf, redemption games and laser tag, this
is the one stop for family fun.
Q.V. Sykes Park
700 Sykes Rd., 601.482.9746
Three lighted baseball fields
Whynot Motorsports Park
4773 JW Reynolds Rd., Whynot 601.644.3010
Meridian’s weekends heat up with dirt
track racing. Check the website for race
schedules.
www.whynotmotorsportspark.com.
NAS Meridian McCain Field
Ponta Creek Golf Course
Building 388-Allen Rd., 601.679.2526
18 holes/par 72, Golf Course, 3368
yardage (blue tees), 3157 yardage (white
tees), Open to the Public.
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Northeast Park
7300 B Newell Rd., 601.484.6827
Four lighted softball fields, tennis courts,
lighted soccer fields USTA pro shop, club
house and tennis pro.
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Phil Hardin Park
5100 37th Ave., 601.485.1896
Four Lighted baseball fields.
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Lodging
MartinCenter/Causeyway Rd. Take a
right, and the campground is the next right.
Bed & Breakfast
Century House
2412 Ninth St., 601.482.2345
6 Bedrooms
The Lion and Harp
4432 State Blvd., 601.485.8235
3 Bedrooms, Janet and Tom McBrien
[email protected]
www.lionandharp.com
Campgrounds/RV Parks
Benchmark RV Park
6420 Dale Dr., 601.483.7999
This park offers 27 pull-through sites
with 65’ sites each with 10’ x 40’ level
concrete pads. Each site is equipped with
20, 30 or 50 AMP hookups. Water and
sewer at all sites and easy access through
wide roads.
Directions: Merge onto US-45 N via Exit
157B toward Macon for 3.8 miles. Keep
left at the fork in the ramp for less than 0.1
miles. Turn left onto Dale Dr./Old US-45.
Go 0.3 miles, RV park is on the left.
Campground RV Park
2905 Old Hwy. 45 N., 601.485.4549
This park has over 50 sites, a laundry
facility and bath house.
Directions: From 1-20/1-59 take Exit
154 B from East and Exit 154 from West.
Take Hwy. 39 and it will run into Hwy. 45.
Park is approximately 1 mile on the left.
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Bonita Lakes RV Park
895 Hwy. 19 S. 601.483.4330
This site offers 50 spacious RV pads,
20 pull-thru sites, swimming pool, fishing
lake, laundry and bath house equipped with
air conditioning and heat. Each site has
level concrete slabs, 30-50 amp service,
free cable and daily trash pick up. This site
is handicap accessible, has LP gas and pets
are welcome. Fax number, 601.483.4309
toll-free 866.483.4330.
Directions: From I-20/I-59, take Exit
154 (Hwy. 19S). From the frontage road,
continue past Bonita Lakes. Park is on the
left.
Lake Okatibbee
Gin Creek Campground
Martin-Center Hill/Causeyway Rd., Collinsville
This campground offers 7 primitive
campground sites available on a first comefirst serve basis. Modern facilities and
running water. Boat ramp and boat dock.
Directions: Located at Okatibbee Lake
in Collinsville, MS. Off West Lauderdale
School Rd on Martin-Center Hill/
Causeway Rd. Take right on Richard May
Memorial Dr. The road will run into
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Meridian East/Toomsuba KOA Campground
3953 KOA Campground Rd. Toomsuba
601.632.1684, 800.KOA.4202
Full-service campsites, showers,
swimming pool, 550’ waterslide, laundry,
propane, game room, playground and
grocery. There are 42 RV sites, six primitive
campsites and 5 cabins.
Directions: From I-20/I-59, take Exit 165/
Toomsuba. Follow signs to campground.
A Meridian Musical Note
David Ruffin, a lead singer for The
Temptations and brother, Jimmy
Ruffin solo artist best known for
the 1966 hit “What Becomes of
the Broken Hearted” were born in
Lauderdale County communities
Whynot and Collinsville.
Nanabe Creek Campground
1933 Russell Mount Gilead Rd., 601.485.4711
Nanabe Creek has 86 full-service sites,
pool, shower, laundry facility, propane,
fishing, playgrounds and pavilion.
Directions: From I-20/I-59, take Exit
160/Russell Exit. Go north one mile.
Campground is on the right.
Okatibbee Lake Reservoir Pat Harrison
Waterway Motel/Campground/Waterslide
9823 Pine Springs, Rd., 601.737.2370 Motel
800.748.9403 Reservations
102 full RV hookup sites, 3 primitive
camp sites and 4 cabins. Bath houses and
a laundry facility available. Senior citizen
discounts.
Directions: From 1-20/1-50, take
Exit 150 to Hwy. 19 N. Follow signs to
waterpark. This facility is operated by the
Pat Harrison Waterway.
Website: www.phwd.net
Lodging
Twiltley Branch Campground
9200 N. Hamrick Rd. at Okatibbee Lake,
U.S. Corps of Engineers - 601.626.8431,
Camping Reservations - 601.626.8068 or
877.444.6777
This campground has 50 individual
sites each with water and electricity.
One group camp is available and will
accommodate up to six RV’s and 6 tents,
and 1 primitive group camp that can
accommodate 6 tents, 12 sites with water
only. Boat ramps, swimming beach,
showers, laundry facility and playground
available on-site.
Directions: Located in Collinsville,
from I-20/I-59, Take Exit 150 to Hwy. 19
N. Enter at 2nd Okatibbee Dam Rd. Take
right and follow signs to campground.
This facility is operated by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers.
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20/59 Exit 154 & 154B, right at light
$54
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1-2 People / Every Day
Through 9/15/12
With ad at Check-in. Based on
availability. Not valid with other
discounts, during holidays or
special events.
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Super Start Breakfast
32” LCD TVs
Iron/Board & Dryer
Free In-room coffee
Microfridges in Each Room
Wireless High Speed Internet
Walking distance to Cracker Barrel
124 US Hwy. 11 & 80
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Dining
Ethnic
China Buffett ll
2210 North Frontage Rd., 601.693.2188
China Palace
806 Hwy. 19 North, College Park, 601.483.5082
CICI’S Pizza
547 Bonita Lakes Drive, 601.581.2110
Domino’s Pizza
4622 Poplar Springs Drive, 601.693.3030
El Norte
4910 27th Place, 601.484.6333
1209 22nd Ave Heights, 601.553.8342
2117 Hwy. 19 N., 601.553.8377
Far Away Places
4530 Dale Drive, Marion, MS, 601.693.4800
Great Wall Super Buffet
110 15th Place S. Suite B, 601.483.5558
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
5117 Hwy. 493, 601.483.0520
Dining
La Familia
Meridian Crossroads, 601.482.4232
A Meridian Musical Note
Patrick Sansone, talented singer-songwriter,
producer and multi- instrumentalist
currently with Wilco, was born in Meridian.
Las Fuentes
1690 Bonita Lakes Circle, 601.485.0514
Little Caesars Pizza
2310 North Hills St., 601.483.7171
806 Hwy. 19 N., College Park, 601.693.8555
New Golden China
4320 8th St., 601.482.1888
San Marcos
701 Hwy. 19 N., 601.693.6683
Buffalo Wild Wings
114 Hwy. 11/80 East, 601-282-5363
Sbarro’s
Bonita Lakes Mall, 601.553.0570
TaKrai Thai Cusine
661 North Hill St., 601.482.0770
Nick & Al’s NY Pizzeria
910 Hwy. 19 N., 601.693.0010
Papa John’s Pizza
2526 A North Hill St., 601.693.7272
Family Dining
Applebee’s
106 Hwy. 11 & 80, 601.693.4420
Pizza Hut
1300 North Frontage Rd., 601.485.7401
2815 North Hill St., 601.483.7181
A Rodgers Barbecue
803 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dr.,
601.693.0423
Causeyville General Store
• 120 Newly Decorated Rooms
• Cable TV & HBO
• Free Local Telephone Calls
• Large Outdoor Pool
• King Size Rooms Available
• Meeting Rooms
• Large BBQ Grill & Picnic Table Area
• For Family Reunions, This Is The
Place
• Softball Field
• Wireless Internet Available
• Suites available
• Whirlpool
• Indoor Pool
• Fitness Center
• High-speed, wireless Internet
access - complimentary
• Complimentary HOT Breakfast
• Read It & Return® lending
library
“The Right Place At The Right Price”
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THE
538 Bonita Lake Circle • Meridian MS 39301 • Phone: 601.693.3110 • Fax: 601.693.3350
Reservations: 800.456.4000 • www.countryinns.com/meridianms
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Boyette’s Fish Camp
Old Hwy 80, Chunky, 601.655.8311
Beef O’Brady’s
1161 Bonita Lakes Circle, 601-453-5550
La Pinata Mexican Restaurant
814 18th Ave. S., 601.693.7187
Be Our Guest.
• 24-hour coffee, cookies and
candy - complimentary
• Business Center
• Cable TV with premium
channels
• Children under 18 stay free in
the same room with an adult
Binkie’s
414 39th Ave., 601.693.4852
CHECKER
BOARD
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RESTAURANT
MONDAY-SUNDAY
2219 South Frontage Road • Meridian, MS
Nationwide 1.866.693.3215 • 601.693.3210
*All Best Westerns are independently owned and operated
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Full Service Hotels
1 Best Western · 601-693-3210
2 Hilton Garden Inn · 601-485-3506
3 Holiday Inn Meridian · 601-693-0160
Limited Service Hotels
4 Comfort Inn · 601-693-1200
5 Country Inn & Suites · 601-693-3110
6 Days Inn · 601-483-3812
7 Drury Inn & Suites · 601-483-5570
8 Hampton Inn · 601-483-3000
9 Holiday Inn Express · 601-581-4777
10 Jameson Inn · 601-483-3315
11 La Quinta Inn & Suites · 601-693-2300
12 Microtel Inn & Suites · 601-553-8100
13 Quality Inn · 601-693-4521
14 Ramada Limited · 601-485-2722
15 Sleep Inn · 601-485-4646
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Budget Hotels
16 American Inn · 601-693-7488
17 Astro Motel · 601-693-4631
18 Blanks Motel · 601-485-9741
19 Budget 8 Motel · 601-693-3461
20 Econo Lodge · 601-693-9393
21 Economy Inn · 601-483-3074
22 Motel 6 · 601-482-1182
23 Pat Harrison Waterway Motel at
Okatibbee Lake · 601-737-2370
24 Relax Inn · 601-483-1422
25 Rodeway Inn · 601-482-4400
26 Royal Inn Motel · 601-483-4261
27 Super 8 Motel · 601-482-8088
28 Super Inn · 601-693-3771
29 Western Motel · 601-485-5000
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Dining
Cameron’s Diner
4609 5th St., 601.693.1866
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5211 Dale Drive
601-626-0100
Cater’s
Cafe
9111 Hwy. 19 North
400
22nd Ave., 601.286.3196
601-483-9127
2445 North Hills Street
601-693-0890
2400 Hwy.
North/Inside Wal-Mart
A 19
Meridian
Musical Note
601-485-4123
The co-founder of Dr. Hook & the Medicine
2020 North Frontage
Road Cummings, hails from
Show, George
601-632-0047
Meridian. The group’s caricature was on
75 Will Garrett
Roadof The Rolling Stone magazine
the cover
in 1972.
Taco Bell
601-485-6091
95 South Frontage Road
601-693-5396
Cater’s
Market
4821 8th Street
3201
Hwy. 493, 601.482.5515
601-485-3555
2106 North Hills Street
The Daily
Grind
Chicken
Basket
601-485-8099
903
Front
St.
Ext.
4820 Poplar Springs Drive
Waffle House
601-482-8282
Chili’s
Grill and Bar
I-20 & Hwy. 45 Bypass
105
South
Frontage Rd., 601.482.3280
601-483-8630
1208 Roebuck Drive
Circle S Ranch Fish House
5301 Clarence Harris Rd., Lauderdale,
601.632.0022
Cracker Barrel & Old Country Store
609 US Hwy. 11& 80, 601.482.3003
The Daily Grind
4820 Poplar Springs Dr., 601.485.8099
Deli on Fifth
2211 5th St., 601.483.3354
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
103 South Frontage Rd., 601.483.3805
Dobi’s Ragin’ Cajun
Broadmoor Shopping Ctr., 601.282.5876
Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn
109 US Hwy. 11 & 80, 601.485.3506
Homestyle Honeybaked Ham
103 South Frontage Rd., Ste. 202,
601.693.7244
Dining
Jean’s Restaurant
2114 Front St., 601.482.2348
Ryan’s Steak House
207 South Frontage Rd., 601.482.6700
Jen’s Place
1900 Front St., 601.553.3500
The Checker Board
2223 South Frontage Rd., 601.581.1039
Kem’s at Holiday Inn Meridian
100 N. Frontage Rd, 601.693.0160
The Depot Café
1901 Front St., 601.484.6041
McAllister’s Gourmet Deli
2684 North Hills St. , 601.693.9100
534 Bonita Lakes Dr., 601.693.0966
Seafood and Chicken Express
3010 8th St., 601.483.8700
Mugshots (Coming Soon)
5101 Hwy. 493
New’s Restaurant
5020 Poplar Springs Dr., 601.483.9051
O’Charley’s Restaurant
539 Bonita Lakes Dr., 601.482.6505
Okatibbee Creek Fish Camp
10121-A Centerhill Martin Rd.,
601.737.2051
Ole Farm Beef House
2115 Hwy. 39 N., 601.482.5444
Squealer’s Hickory Smoked Barbecue
409 Great River Dr. , 601.693.0910
832 Hwy. 19 N. Suite 540, 601.483.2727
Village Kitchen
6648 North Hills St., 601.485.7422
Waffle House
I-20 Hwy. 45 Bypass, 601.482.8282
1208 Roebuck Dr., 601.483.8630
Western Sizzlin
1100 North Frontage Rd., 601.693.3972
The Wing Shack
2516 8th St., 601.483.0676
OUTBACK Steakhouse
111 South Frontage Rd., 601.485.3447
Pappy’s BBQ
Hwy. 39 N., 601.553.8464
Penn’s Fish & Chicken
107 US Hwy. 11 & 80
Queen City Truck Stop Restaurant
5502 North Frontage Rd., 601.482.0259
Seafood . PoBoys . Gumbo . Gator
Red Beans . Etouffee
Sports Bar . Kids Menu . Catering
Gumbo & Red Beans sold by the Quart.
READER’S CHOICE
BEST HAMBURGER IN MERIDIAN!
Hours:
Mon. 4p-9p, Tues.-Fri. 11a-2p/4:30p-9p,
Sat. 11a-9p
Bar - Mon. 4p-Until, Tues.-Fri. 4:30p-9p
Sat. 11a-Until. Happy Hour Daily4:30-7
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Raising Canes
2625 North Hills St.
Rib Shack
818 18th Ave., 601.483.9077
A Meridian Musical Note
Native son, Steve Forbert topped the
charts with “Romeo’s Tune” but
continues to be a prolific writer and
performer today.
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Dining
Fast Food
Arby’s
1400 N Frontage Rd
Hardee’s
2128 North Frontage Rd.
140 52nd St.
Backyard Burgers
2322 Hwy 19
Kentucky Fried Chicken
3125 8th St.
1804 North Frontage Rd.
2437 North Hills St.
Bumper’s Drive-in
1218 N. Frontage Rd
Long John Silvers/A&W
1601 South Frontage Rd.
Burger King
2100 N. Frontage Rd
4825 8th St
McDonald’s
213 NAS Meridian
720 Hwy. 19 N.
1736 North Frontage Rd.
516 Hwy. 19 S.
1733 2nd St./Inside Wal-Mart
2104 North Hills St.
Captain D’s Seafood
505 22nd Ave.
Chick-Fil-A
109 South Frontage Rd.
Mr. Rogers Hamburgers
1300 23rd Ave
Hwy 19 N.
Church’s Chicken
3325 8th St.
Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits
700 Bonita Lakes Dr.
828 Hwy. 19 N.
Dairy Queen
2129 Hwy. 39 N.
A Meridian Musical Note
Meridianite Chris Etheridge, a bass
guitarist, co-wrote several songs with
Gram Parsons and has done session
work with Jackson Browne,
Linda Ronstadt, Leon Russell and Randy
Newman to name a few! Having toured with
Willie Nelson, he had a small part
in the movie “Honeysuckle Rose.”
Sonic Drive Inn
3122 8th St.
2449 North Hill St.
2224 Hwy 19 N.
Subway
1910 Hwy 19 N.
1729 Hwy 39 N.
5211 Dale Dr.
9111 Hwy 19 N.
2445 North Hills St.
2400 Hwy. 19 North/Inside Wal-Mart
2020 North Frontage Rd.
75 Will Garrett Rd.
Taco Bell
95 South Frontage Rd.
4821 8th St.
2106 North Hills St.
The Cookie Store
Bonita Lakes Mall
Dining
Wendy’s
642 22nd Ave.
3105 8th St.
2705 North Hills St.
Specialty & Fine Dining
The Hungry Heifer
1310 14th St., 601.483.2509
Olive Garden
107 South Frontage Rd., 601.693.3075
Red Lobster Restaurant
201 South Frontage Rd., 601.483.9194
The Rustler
5915 Old Hwy. 80 W., 601.693.6499
Weidmann’s Restaurant
210 22nd Ave., 601.581.5770
Jean’s Restaurant
Down Home Cooking
10% Off
Total
Ticket
Must present coupon.
Excludes any other
specials.
If it’s not on
the Menu,
You must not
need it.
2114 Front Street • Meridian
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!!CATERING AVAILABLE!!
HARVEY and PATTY SWEARINGEN
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5300 Clarence Harris Road
Lauderdale, MS 39335
601-632-0022 • 601-480-6035
From Meridian, MS, take Interstate 20/59 East. Exit at Kewanee
Exit (#169). Take right at exit and go to Simmons-Wright General
Store and take left on Kewanee Road. Go 2 miles and take right on
Clarence Harris Road. Ranch will be on left.
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Shopping
ANTIQUES
Antique Mall of Meridian
1411 Roebuck Dr., 601.483.4683
www.antique-mall.com
Hwy. 45 N. Flea Market
7890 Hwy. 45 N, 601.679.7777
Don Waldron’s Mr. Discount Drugs
4832 Poplar Springs Dr., 601.483.3784
www.justgottohaveit.com
LABICHE
JEWELERS
Dream It
820 22nd Ave., 601.484.6133
Glitz and Glamour
2552 North Hills St., 601.485.9050
Penny’s Little Flea Market,
Antiques and Collectibles
7972 Hwy 45 N., Marion, 601.679.7733
Harry Mayer, Inc.
3129 Hwy. 39 N., 601.693.1135
www.harrymayerclothier.com
Red Porch Barn
2631 A St., 601.693.9838
Cartmell Gallery
3283 Buntin Gunn Rd., 601.681.4246
www.gregcartmell.com
K. Fulton Art & Frame
2000 Front St., 601.693.0024
Meridian Artists Co-op
2500 North Hills St., 601.693.8356
www.meridianartistscoop.org
WC711
Mix-Em
Up!
Hot, Barbecue, Lemon Pepper,
Spicy, Fried,Bacon Cheddar, Mild,
Baked, Hawaiian Style, Sweet &
Sour, Soy, Teriyaki, Cheesy, Garlic,
and Honey Mustard
100 Wings
2516 8th Street
601.483.0676
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Voted Meridian’s Best Jewelry
Store by the Meridian Star’s
Readers’ Choice Award!!
2212 8th Street, Meridian, MS
601-693-6071
LaBiche Jewelry
2212 8th St., 601.693.6071
Lauderdale County Farm
Supply and Gift Shoppe
49th Ave. S., 601.483.3363
Lucas Rd. Art Gallery
2211 5th St., Ste. 105, 601.483.0028
Loeb’s
2209 Front St., 601.482.4004
www.loebsclothing.com
Little Acre
7726 Hwy 493, 601.681.8880
Marion Gift Shop
3700 Hwy. 39 N 601.482.2111
Miss Priss
4808 Great River Dr. Ste. C, 601.483.4411
Marshall Florist
1525 23rd Ave, 601.483.4538
Meridian Underground Music Exchange
2220 8th St., 601.485.1363
NBS Name Brand Shoes
2116 N. Frontage Rd. Cloverleaf Shopping
Center, 601.693.3761
Pink Blush
2400 North Hills St., Ste. A, 601.483.4439
Pink Nellie
302 23rd Ave, 601.513.0882
Malls
Bonita Lakes Mall
1210 Bonita Lakes Circle, 601.693.4960
www.bonitalakesmall.com
Meridian Crossroads
133 South Frontage Rd.
Specialty & Gift Shops
Anderson’s Pharmacy
2024 15th St., 601.483.4221
Bambino Children’s Shop
501 23rd Ave., 601.693.5253
Belle G
2626 North Hills St., 601.482.3553
Bonnie Jeans for Children
2626 North Hills St., 601.483.337
Custom Frame and Gift
4900 Poplar Springs Dr., 601.483.5595
103 South Frontage Rd.
Meridian, MS 39301
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Hwy 19 So
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Limited Walk-In Available • Please Pre-order
June’s Specialties
716 23rd Ave., Meridian, 601.485.9769
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SINCE 1953”
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Plant the Earth
7802 Poplar Springs Dr., 601.485.7030
The Southern Sportsman
1724 Front St., 601.693.4111
Point Rexall Drug and Gifts
2127 24th Ave., 601.483.3367
The Bible Bookstore
820 23rd Ave, 601.693.5966
Reflections of the Modern Garden
3700 Hwy. 39 N., 601.482.2111
www.reflectionsmeridian.com
Sam’s Fashions
2301 5th St., Meridian, 601.693.2731
Saxon’s Flowers and Gifts
900 23rd Ave., 601.693.6734
www.saxonsflowers.com
Soft Shoe Co.
2400 North Hills St., 601.485.2922
South of the Border
4300 Poplar Springs Dr., 601.483.7707
Southern Accents And Gifts
4521 35th Ave, 601.482.5200
Sparkle
2218 5th St., 601.482.5809
Air
Meridian Regional Airport
2811 Hwy. 11 S. Exit 150, 601.482.0364
www.meridianairport.com
Delta Connection:
Atlantic Southeast Airlines
601.485.3165 or 800.221.1212
Offers 3 flights per day to Atlanta
The Liberty Shop
404 22nd Ave., 601.693.5331
Meridian Airport Authority
601.693.7282,
Aircraft Rental, Service & Maintenance
The Peanut Gallery
4803 29th Ave., 601.693.7181
The Spotted Pony Boutique
133 South Frontage Rd., Ste 110A,
601.483.6040
www.spottedponyonline.com
Twinkles Specialties for Children
Hwy 39 N. Suite B, 601.696.7100
World of Flowers
1517 24th Ave., 601.482.1767
www.worldofflowersmeridian.com
Bus
Meridian Coach and Travel, Inc.
9720 Robinson-Thomas Rd., 601.737.4555
or 601.917.2808.
Charter Bus Travel
Diamond Shuttle
655 Conehatta St., 601.482.0054
Charter Bus Travel
Greyhound Bus Lines
1915 Front St., 601.693.1663
Fare & Schedule 800.231.2222
Located at Union Station.
HUGE
GRAND
D OPENING
OPENING!
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FOR UP TO
200
PEOPLE
150 FOOD ITEMS including:
• All Kinds of Chicken, Beef, Shrimp and Pork
• Frog Legs • Duck • Sushi Bar • Everyday Crab
Legs • Sunday All Day Dinner for $8.50 11a-10p
We also have the ONLY Fresh Cooking
Mongolian Grill in Meridian!
TAKEOUT
AVAILABLE
HOURS:
Sun-Th: 11a - 10p
F & Sat: 11a - 11p
$4.40
FREE
LUNCH 11-4
ONLY
$ 50
6
DINNER
M-Th. 4- 10
F & Sat 4 -11
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Auto Rentals Inc.
2811 U.S. Hwy. 11 S., 601.485.4774
AVIS Rent-a-Car
601.483.7144 or 800.831.2847
Located at Meridian Airport.
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
2012 Hwy. 39, 601.483.5078 or 800.831.2847
Harrison & Son Rent-a-Car
273 Springhill Rd., 601.485.3998
Hertz Rent-a Car
601.485.4774, Located at Meridian Airport.
John O’Neil Johnson Toyota
2900 Hwy. 39 N., 601.485.1620
And an Ongoing Dialogue regarding
The Restoration of All Things
(Acts 3:19-21)
KIDS AGES 4-10
ONLY
Car Rental
Anytime Auto Rental
1019 Grand Ave., 601.693.4131
Join us in our home
For Afternoon Tea
AVAILABLE!
$ 50
Meridian Public Transit System
601.693.6904, Trolley Rental
You are Invited!
KIDS UNDER 4
We off
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Pastor Wade Demers
Apostle, Mt. Zion
Pastor, CCIA
and his lovely wife, Patti
The Bride Making Herself Ready
(Rev. 19:6b-8)
And your part in hastening
The Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ
(2 Peter 3:11-12)
601-482-8150
Please Read Your Bible...
Love, Wade & Patti
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Tr ansportation
U-Save Auto Rental
207 B. St., 601.483.5402
Limousine
Extreme Excursions, LLC
601.938.7684
www.ExtremeExcursions.net
Taxis
Meridian Cab Company
2415 5th St., 601.693.6338 or 601.693.6339
Train
Amtrak
Union Station, 800.872.7245,
601.693.6471, 1901 Front St.
A Meridian Musical Note
Meridian has produced artists covering
all genres of music…opera, country,
gospel, jazz, blues, soul and bluegrass.
Check our website for a complete list.
Contact Numbers
City of Meridian
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Parks & Recreation 601.485.1802
Fire Dept. 601.485.1822
Police Dept. 601.485.1893
Library 601.693.6771
Lauderdale County
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Tourism 601.482.8001
Sheriff’s Dept. 601.482.9700
Archives & History 601.482.9752
2301 Highway 39 N
601-483-4717
Economic Development
• East. MS Business Development 601.693.1306
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Special thanks to the Meridian Impact and Leading Edges for production/photography.
Meridian
Massage
1193 Bonita Lakes Cr 547-B Bonita Lakes Dr.
601-693-3320
601-484-5757
Whatever you want,
Karen Dukes
relax
Therapist
SH1259
601-483-8886
601-934-9493
2107 8TH STREET
34 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide
2305 Highway 39 N
601-485-2134
There’s a Woodstock store for you!
family owned & operated since 1978
www.woodstockfurniture.net