2021 Visit Meridian Visitors Guide

2 3 VISITMERIDIAN.COM WELCOME TO MERIDIAN Nestled in natural beauty among the foothills of the Appalachians. Meridian. The Queen City. Soak up the balm of the outdoors. Camp. Fish. Or just chill. Taste why Mississippi’s oldest restaurant (with Mississippi’s coolest Balcony Bar) still packs them in. Laugh like a kid again, whirling on an enchanting carousel. See the world’s only 16-story building built on a Threefoot lot. Get to REALLY know Elvis, Oprah, Kermit the Frog, and other Mississippi arts and entertainment greats. Search antique shops and estate sales for treasures. Sing along at family-friendly festivals. Follow the heritage trails. Spot the painted horses. Take a road trip. To Meridian. 4 Getting Here and Getting Around 6 Revel in the Outdoors 10 Guy Time 14 Vintage Junk Lover 18 Girls, Get Away 22 Make Friends with Mississippi’s Stars at The MAX 24 Step Right Up for an Arts and Culture Weekend 26 Rides on the Dentzel Carousel Often Cause Outbreaks of Smiles and Laughter 28 Have a Family-Friendly Good Time in Meridian 32 Listen and MeridianWill Tell You Its Story 36 Meridian Has Music in Its Soul 40 Stay the Night 42 Whether You’re Touring or Meeting, Make It Meridian VISITMERIDIAN.COM CONTENTS