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DiScOvErY
Inside + Out
For some, the discovery starts with the finest shopping in Mis-
sissippi. 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 located just off the Natchez Trace Parkway.
With the perfect purchase in hand, it’s on to outdoor fun. Ridge-
land is well-known as a cyclist's paradise. Serious cyclers and
casual cruisers share the Natchez Trace Parkway and Ridge-
land’s Multi-Use Path.
RIDGELAND, MS
A slate of biking events, including the Natchez Trace Century
Ride and the Ridgeland Tandem Rally, are available throughout
the cycling season. Adrenaline junkies will thrill to Ridgeland’s
BMX and mountain biking. Somehow, all that high performance
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 des-
tination. The Ross Barnett Reservoir (called the Rez) has more
than 105 miles of shoreline bounded on the north by the
Natchez Trace and 33,000 acres that invite boating, sailing, fish-
ing, swimming and water sports. Camping on the shore offers
an inside + out water adventure. The Rez is also Ridgeland’s hot
spot for events including the famous Dragon Boat Regatta that
attracts more than 60 teams from across the region.
Adventurous, artistic, hospitable, delicious, desirable. This is
truly a destination that is naturally stylish and an unexpected
delight. Ridgeland isn’t just a place to see; it’s a place to ex-
perience… INSIDE+OUT.