As promised.
Key Pharses: THE GROVE-the primary tailgating party before, during, after the game. If you've never experienced it, you should at least once in your life https://olemisssports.com/sports/2018/7/20/trads-the-grove-html.aspx
The Square: The downtown Oxford area full of bars and great eats https://visitoxfordms.com/about-oxford/the-square/
Vaught-Hemminghway Stadium-Where the game is, lol https://olemisssports.com/sports/2018/7/20/facilities-ole-facilities-vhs-rules-html.aspx
Use this map to get your bearings as you go through this. You want to be walking distance to THE SQUARE/THE GROVE/THE STADIUM. You can see all clearly from the map on the top
https://www.oxfordms.net/documents/boards/pathways/pathways-map.pdf
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Brief aside, if you’re traveling with your wife have her PM me for private arrangements.
So if you plan on going to the Ole Miss game this year, here is all the information you need from someone that has lived and worked in Oxford part-time for 10 years.
First, STAY IN OXFORD. OXFORD IS A VERY WALKABLE CITY. This should be your first option. It is worth the money to stay in Oxford after you factor in the traffic, parking, walking, time, and to get the full Oxford/Grove experience. NOTHING WILL BE CHEAP ANYWHERE NEAR OXFORD, BE PREPARED TO SPEND 2,000-5,000 TO GO TO THIS GAME IF YOU WANT THE FULL EXPERIENCE OF OLE MISS/OXFORD.
BOOK EARLY. Like now. Everything will fill up and sell out quickly. Your best bet is to book a home on AirBnB or VBRO. IT'S WORTH IT. You will have to book the entire weekend and expect to pay a few thousand for this. Housing and hotels are limited in Oxford and they sell out for big SEC games like this. Book CLOSE TO CAMPUS. If you can park your car and walk about a mile you will do just as good as if you drove and parked. Not a lot of close parking available. In short, it's worth it for ease and convince.
IF YOU CAN, BOOK NEAR THE SQUARE. Oxford is a charming college town with several good restaurants and bars all over the small downtown area all centered around an old courthouse square. The square is about 1 mile from the Grove and 1.1 from the stadium. If you can find a place w/in walking distance to the square then you are likely also w/in walking distance to the Grove and the stadium.
So lets go through a few things:
Hotels within walking distance to the Square, the Grove, and the stadium
Marriott Courtyard https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/uoxcy-courtyard-oxford/ THE BEST LOCATION FOR EVERYTHING
The Graduate Hotel https://www.graduatehotels.com/oxford/
The Chancellorshouse https://chancellorshouse.com/?gclid...qM2aRGCrcqvQUp38vI-9u9xLGlVt_hjkaAtweEALw_wcB
The Inn at Ole Miss (long shot you can get anything here) https://www.theinnatolemiss.com/
Home2Suites Hilton (about 1.3 miles from Square and Stadium) https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/uoxhtht-home2-suites-oxford/
The University Inn (about 1.1 miles from Square and Stadium) https://visitoxfordms.com/place/university-inn/
Ole Miss Motel (close to Square) https://www.olemissmotel.com/
The Z, bed and breakfast in the downtown area https://www.thez-oxford.com/
Those are all the hotel that I consider to be walking distance to The Square, The Grove, The Stadium
There are several other hotels in Oxford but they are further out and you will need to drive or uber or whatever to get to the game/grove/square
https://visitoxfordms.com/where-to-stay/
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Other Lodging Options
Use AirBnB to rent a home near the Square/Grove/Stadium. I highly recommend this. Get a few couples and go in on it together. There are several available. Use the map to make sure you are close to one of these areas, usually w/in a mile is good, OXFORD IS VERY WALKABLE.
https://www.airbnb.com/a/Oxford--Mi...9B_IVCjZevds2U8bUg7rZJU_6p6TqTuwaAogiEALw_wcB
VBRO OXFORD
https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-renta...OQaZxsHZzkpgRrY3z9MaAgUcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
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WHERE TO EAT-Unique
Countless 5 star options for a town this size
Breakfast
Big Bad Breakfast (this started in Oxford) GET HERE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THEY OPEN OR EXPECT A WAIT, VERY POPULAR https://bigbadbreakfast.com/
The Beacon (salt of the earth breakfast diner) https://www.yelp.com/biz/beacon-restaurant-oxford
First Watch (I don't like it, but here you go) https://www.firstwatch.com/
There are also an IHOP, Huddle House, and all the fast food places
Lunch (some of my favorites)
Volta (Greek Mississippi Style, see the Pimento Cheese Plate) http://www.voltataverna.com/
Proud Larry's https://www.proudlarrys.com/
Lost Pizza Company https://lostpizza.com/
Ajax Dinner (a must in Oxford on the Square) http://www.ajaxdiner.net/
Soulshine Pizza (I'm not a fan, but you may like it) https://soulshinepizza.com/
Oxford Burger Company https://oxfordburgerco.com/
South Depot Taco Shop https://southdepottacoshop.com/
Phillips Grocery https://www.yelp.com/biz/phillips-grocery-oxford
Dinner (so many to chose from)
Ajax (really is a must while in Oxford) http://www.ajaxdiner.net/
The Oxford Grillehouse (nice bar and great steak) http://www.thegrillehouse.com/
Lenora's (good, not great) https://www.yelp.com/biz/lenoras-resturant-oxford
So Chef John Currence is a famous chef that built several restaurants in Oxford. They are all very good and include several I recommend including Snack Bar, BBB, City Grocery, and Bouree
The Snack Bar (excellent) http://citygroceryonline.com/snackbar/
City Grocery (very good) https://citygroceryonline.com/city-grocery/
Boure (very good, very popular, not my favorite though) https://citygroceryonline.com/boure/
St. Leo's Pizza (upscale Italian) http://www.eatsaintleo.com/
McEwens (upscale BBQ and more) http://mcewensoxford.com/
TO BE FAIR, THIS LIST COULD GO ON FOREVER, BUT THESE ARE SOME OF THE BETTER PLACES TO GO TO EAT. They also have BWW, Mugshots, all the fast foods, and Algave is good Mexican
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Bars-Most the dinner places above have bars too
These are my favorites and unique to Oxford
The Blind Pig (my favorite) https://www.facebook.com/theblindpigoxford/
The Oxford Growler (need I say more, lol) https://www.facebook.com/oxfordgrowler/
The Library (uniquely Oxford) https://visitoxfordms.com/place/the-library-sports-bar/
The Green Roof Bar (top of the Marriot) http://greenrooflounge.com/#!/
The Rafters https://www.raftersoxford.com/
Roosters Blues House https://m.facebook.com/roostersblueshouse/
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MAPS YOU MAY FIND USEFUL
https://visitoxfordms.com/wp-content/uploads/oxford-maps.pdf
https://www.oxfordms.net/documents/boards/pathways/pathways-map.pdf
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Also, Taylor is a cute little town about 10 miles South of Oxford, could be a fun option for AirBnB or VBRO if you can't get one within walking distance of THE BIG 3 (Grove/Stadium/Square)
http://taylorms.org/
http://taylor-inn.com/
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Also William Faulkner‘s house is in Oxford if you want to visit it. https://museum.olemiss.edu/historic-houses/rowan-oak/
Ok, that should get y'all started. Enjoy and let me know if you have questions.
Key Pharses: THE GROVE-the primary tailgating party before, during, after the game. If you've never experienced it, you should at least once in your life https://olemisssports.com/sports/2018/7/20/trads-the-grove-html.aspx
The Square: The downtown Oxford area full of bars and great eats https://visitoxfordms.com/about-oxford/the-square/
Vaught-Hemminghway Stadium-Where the game is, lol https://olemisssports.com/sports/2018/7/20/facilities-ole-facilities-vhs-rules-html.aspx
Use this map to get your bearings as you go through this. You want to be walking distance to THE SQUARE/THE GROVE/THE STADIUM. You can see all clearly from the map on the top
https://www.oxfordms.net/documents/boards/pathways/pathways-map.pdf
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Brief aside, if you’re traveling with your wife have her PM me for private arrangements.
So if you plan on going to the Ole Miss game this year, here is all the information you need from someone that has lived and worked in Oxford part-time for 10 years.
First, STAY IN OXFORD. OXFORD IS A VERY WALKABLE CITY. This should be your first option. It is worth the money to stay in Oxford after you factor in the traffic, parking, walking, time, and to get the full Oxford/Grove experience. NOTHING WILL BE CHEAP ANYWHERE NEAR OXFORD, BE PREPARED TO SPEND 2,000-5,000 TO GO TO THIS GAME IF YOU WANT THE FULL EXPERIENCE OF OLE MISS/OXFORD.
BOOK EARLY. Like now. Everything will fill up and sell out quickly. Your best bet is to book a home on AirBnB or VBRO. IT'S WORTH IT. You will have to book the entire weekend and expect to pay a few thousand for this. Housing and hotels are limited in Oxford and they sell out for big SEC games like this. Book CLOSE TO CAMPUS. If you can park your car and walk about a mile you will do just as good as if you drove and parked. Not a lot of close parking available. In short, it's worth it for ease and convince.
IF YOU CAN, BOOK NEAR THE SQUARE. Oxford is a charming college town with several good restaurants and bars all over the small downtown area all centered around an old courthouse square. The square is about 1 mile from the Grove and 1.1 from the stadium. If you can find a place w/in walking distance to the square then you are likely also w/in walking distance to the Grove and the stadium.
So lets go through a few things:
Hotels within walking distance to the Square, the Grove, and the stadium
Marriott Courtyard https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/uoxcy-courtyard-oxford/ THE BEST LOCATION FOR EVERYTHING
The Graduate Hotel https://www.graduatehotels.com/oxford/
The Chancellorshouse https://chancellorshouse.com/?gclid...qM2aRGCrcqvQUp38vI-9u9xLGlVt_hjkaAtweEALw_wcB
The Inn at Ole Miss (long shot you can get anything here) https://www.theinnatolemiss.com/
Home2Suites Hilton (about 1.3 miles from Square and Stadium) https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/uoxhtht-home2-suites-oxford/
The University Inn (about 1.1 miles from Square and Stadium) https://visitoxfordms.com/place/university-inn/
Ole Miss Motel (close to Square) https://www.olemissmotel.com/
The Z, bed and breakfast in the downtown area https://www.thez-oxford.com/
Those are all the hotel that I consider to be walking distance to The Square, The Grove, The Stadium
There are several other hotels in Oxford but they are further out and you will need to drive or uber or whatever to get to the game/grove/square
https://visitoxfordms.com/where-to-stay/
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Other Lodging Options
Use AirBnB to rent a home near the Square/Grove/Stadium. I highly recommend this. Get a few couples and go in on it together. There are several available. Use the map to make sure you are close to one of these areas, usually w/in a mile is good, OXFORD IS VERY WALKABLE.
https://www.airbnb.com/a/Oxford--Mi...9B_IVCjZevds2U8bUg7rZJU_6p6TqTuwaAogiEALw_wcB
VBRO OXFORD
https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-renta...OQaZxsHZzkpgRrY3z9MaAgUcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
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WHERE TO EAT-Unique
Countless 5 star options for a town this size
Breakfast
Big Bad Breakfast (this started in Oxford) GET HERE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THEY OPEN OR EXPECT A WAIT, VERY POPULAR https://bigbadbreakfast.com/
The Beacon (salt of the earth breakfast diner) https://www.yelp.com/biz/beacon-restaurant-oxford
First Watch (I don't like it, but here you go) https://www.firstwatch.com/
There are also an IHOP, Huddle House, and all the fast food places
Lunch (some of my favorites)
Volta (Greek Mississippi Style, see the Pimento Cheese Plate) http://www.voltataverna.com/
Proud Larry's https://www.proudlarrys.com/
Lost Pizza Company https://lostpizza.com/
Ajax Dinner (a must in Oxford on the Square) http://www.ajaxdiner.net/
Soulshine Pizza (I'm not a fan, but you may like it) https://soulshinepizza.com/
Oxford Burger Company https://oxfordburgerco.com/
South Depot Taco Shop https://southdepottacoshop.com/
Phillips Grocery https://www.yelp.com/biz/phillips-grocery-oxford
Dinner (so many to chose from)
Ajax (really is a must while in Oxford) http://www.ajaxdiner.net/
The Oxford Grillehouse (nice bar and great steak) http://www.thegrillehouse.com/
Lenora's (good, not great) https://www.yelp.com/biz/lenoras-resturant-oxford
So Chef John Currence is a famous chef that built several restaurants in Oxford. They are all very good and include several I recommend including Snack Bar, BBB, City Grocery, and Bouree
The Snack Bar (excellent) http://citygroceryonline.com/snackbar/
City Grocery (very good) https://citygroceryonline.com/city-grocery/
Boure (very good, very popular, not my favorite though) https://citygroceryonline.com/boure/
St. Leo's Pizza (upscale Italian) http://www.eatsaintleo.com/
McEwens (upscale BBQ and more) http://mcewensoxford.com/
TO BE FAIR, THIS LIST COULD GO ON FOREVER, BUT THESE ARE SOME OF THE BETTER PLACES TO GO TO EAT. They also have BWW, Mugshots, all the fast foods, and Algave is good Mexican
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Bars-Most the dinner places above have bars too
These are my favorites and unique to Oxford
The Blind Pig (my favorite) https://www.facebook.com/theblindpigoxford/
The Oxford Growler (need I say more, lol) https://www.facebook.com/oxfordgrowler/
The Library (uniquely Oxford) https://visitoxfordms.com/place/the-library-sports-bar/
The Green Roof Bar (top of the Marriot) http://greenrooflounge.com/#!/
The Rafters https://www.raftersoxford.com/
Roosters Blues House https://m.facebook.com/roostersblueshouse/
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MAPS YOU MAY FIND USEFUL
https://visitoxfordms.com/wp-content/uploads/oxford-maps.pdf
https://www.oxfordms.net/documents/boards/pathways/pathways-map.pdf
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Also, Taylor is a cute little town about 10 miles South of Oxford, could be a fun option for AirBnB or VBRO if you can't get one within walking distance of THE BIG 3 (Grove/Stadium/Square)
http://taylorms.org/
http://taylor-inn.com/
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Also William Faulkner‘s house is in Oxford if you want to visit it. https://museum.olemiss.edu/historic-houses/rowan-oak/
Ok, that should get y'all started. Enjoy and let me know if you have questions.
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