A Southern Surprise For some, the discovery starts with the finest shopping in Mississippi. Boutiques, galleries and antique stores are located along the Ridgeland Retail Trail from one end of the city to the other. Stroll the Old World-style streets of Renaissance at Colony Park and the new urbanist Township at Colony Park. A few miles away, the Jackson Street district is bustling with spe-cialty shops, restaurants, spas and bike stores. The renowned Bill Waller Craft Center features treasures from over 400 lead-ing artisans and is located just off the Natchez Trace Parkway. With the perfect purchase in hand, it’s on to outdoor fun. Ridgeland is well-known as a cyclist’s paradise. Serious cy-clers and casual cruisers share the Natchez Trace Parkway and Ridgeland’s Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail. A slate of biking events, including the Natchez Trace Century Ride, are avail-able throughout the cycling season. The Barnett Reservoir has over 105 miles of shoreline and 33,000 acres that invite boating, sailing, fishing, swimming and water sports. Boat rentals and tours are available for all to enjoy a day on “the Rez.” The Natchez Trace Parkway is just offshore and open year-round for hikers and explorers to wind through comfortable, wooded trails. Somehow, all that high-performance fun is even better knowing that fine food and crisp sheets await at the end of the day! With over 140 restaurants, this charming city is burst-ing with flavor. Together, award-winning restaurants and un-rivaled hospitality are the ingredients that make Ridgeland a magnet for some of the South’s finest chefs who have set up shop in this delightful town. By bike or boat, in shops or on trails, through touch or taste, inside or out – how you choose to explore this boutique town with big-city vibes is up to you. Ridgeland is ready to welcome you. Food Food&&Travel Travel
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