Ridgeland, MS
DISCOVERY . . .
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INSIDE + OUT
For some the discovery starts with the finest shop-
ping in Mississippi. Boutiques, galleries and stores
are located along the Ridgeland Retail Trail from one
end of the city to the other. Stroll the brick streets of
the Renaissance at Colony Square, a true lifestyle
center featuring fountains and high-end shops. A few
miles away in Olde Towne the Jackson Street District
is bustling with specialty shops, restaurants, spas and
bike stores. The renowned Mississippi Craft Center
features treasures from over 400 artisans and is lo-
cated just off the Natchez Trace Parkway.
With the perfect purchase in hand, it’s
on to outdoor fun. Ridgeland is well-
known as a cyclists paradise. Serious
cyclers and casual cruisers share the
Natchez Trace Parkway and Ridge-
land’s Multi-Use Path. And a slate of bik-
ing events including the Natchez Trace
Century Ride and the Ridgeland Tan-
dem Rally are available throughout the
cycling season. Adrenaline junkies will
thrill to Ridgeland’s BMX and mountain
biking. Somehow, all that high perform-
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ance fun is even better knowing that
Southern hospitality, fine food and crisp
sheets await at the end of the day!
Ridgeland has also been named the
state’s best waterfront destination. The
Ross Barnett Reservoir (calle