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 Follow Visit Meridian on Facebook ATTR ACTIONS 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 Contact Numbers: 4 11 12 16 16 16 18 24 22 22 23 27 29 30 30 30 30 30 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 • City of Meridian • Lauderdale County 34 34 4 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide 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 TGR01 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 ATTR ACTIONS NEW LCD TVS IN ALL ROOMS 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. 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 5 ATTR ACTIONS ATTR ACTIONS 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 6 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide 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 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 7 ATTR ACTIONS ATTR ACTIONS 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 TGW05 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. A Meridian Musical Note 8 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide 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 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 9 ATTR ACTIONS 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 ANGELA HALL Hair Creations Expert Styling, Color & Hair Extensions 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 TGS04 601-527-6550 10 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide 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. 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 11 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 *AD - IMPACT HALF PAGE 7-11:Layout 1 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 7/18/11 AM Page 1 7 soccer fields, one lighted. Smart Care HOT BREAKFAST •New Rooms •Free HBO/ESPN •In-Room Free Coffee •Refrigerators/Microwaves/Hair Dryers In Every Room •No Pets •New Posturepedic Mattresses •Truck Parking Outdoor Pool FREE High Speed Internet As the area’s largest health care provider, Anderson Regional Medical Center offers: 12 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide TGW01 • 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 I-20/I-59 Exit 152• Meridian, MS 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 13 Sports & Recreation 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 A Meridian Musical Note 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. TGW04 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. 14 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide Phil Hardin Park 5100 37th Ave., 601.485.1896 Four Lighted baseball fields. 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 15 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. 16 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide WC705 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 An Authorized Independent Franchisee • The Leader in Quality Windshield Repair and Replacements • Convenient Mobile Service - Home or Office • In Shop or Mobile Service • Insurance Claims Welcome • Locally Owned & Operated • Factory Trained Technicians • Nationwide Guarantee • Full Service Auto Glass Repair and Replacement • Call Novus for the Best Quality Auto Glass 420 Front Street Extension, Meridian 601-553-8463 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. www.reserveusa.com 20/59 Exit 154 & 154B, right at light $54 99 +tax 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. • • • • • • • • Business Center 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 Meridian, MS 39301 601.482.8088 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 17 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” TGW02 TGWO6 THE 538 Bonita Lake Circle • Meridian MS 39301 • Phone: 601.693.3110 • Fax: 601.693.3350 Reservations: 800.456.4000 • www.countryinns.com/meridianms 22 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide 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 SOUTHERN KITCHEN 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 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 23 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 Û23 Outside Map 16 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 18 6 25 29 27 7 2 8 3 28 17 14 15 1 9 22 11 13 26 20 19 24 21 4 10 5 12 Dining Cameron’s Diner 4609 5th St., 601.693.1866 26 (Subway cont...) 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 26 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide 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. 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 27 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 28 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide 601.482.2348 !!CATERING AVAILABLE!! HARVEY and PATTY SWEARINGEN WEARING INGEN NG 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. SH1254 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 29 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 30 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide 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 uth Hwy 19 So tage Rd South Fron Limited Walk-In Available • Please Pre-order June’s Specialties 716 23rd Ave., Meridian, 601.485.9769 9 I-20 /I-5 $49.99 “A HERITAGE OF TRUST SINCE 1953” TGS05 ART Joyces ETC 607 22nd Ave., 601.693.6446 Shopping 601.483.3805 N IA DS R I D OA ME SSR O R C dickeys.com ©2011 Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 31 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! G! WC707 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 9 601-483-5558 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 offer fer MORE THAN 32 MERIDIAN Visitors Guide Tr ansportation 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 TGS03 Shopping 888.868.7720 www.visitmeridian.com 33 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 • • • • Parks & Recreation 601.485.1802 Fire Dept. 601.485.1822 Police Dept. 601.485.1893 Library 601.693.6771 Lauderdale County • • • 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 Disclaimer The Meridian/Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau (MLCTB) has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, the MLCTB is not responsible for any changes, errors or omissions that may have occurred after printing. All advertising information is the responsibility of the advertiser and placement within the guide was at the discretion of the publisher/printer, not the MLCTB. Appearance in this guide does not necessarily reflect endorsement of the products and services by the MLCTB. Any reproduction or reprint of this guide or portion thereof without permission of the MLCTB is prohibited. We reserve the right to change and update our disclaimer policy. 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