THE HILLS

Corinth

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The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center (Corinth), which broke ground in November 2002, is a multi-million dollar, 12,000 square foot attraction on 24 acres and is slated to open in 16-18 months. The center establishes an interpretive link between the Center site, the surviving earthworks and battlefields of surrounding Alcorn County, and Tennessee's nearby Shiloh Battlefield. CCWIC is a unit of Shiloh National Park.

Hernando

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Elyane's On the Square Bakery & Café will tempt you with its delicate delights! At 2476 Memphis Street, it is a restaurant that is sure to please. Hours are Monday -Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, call 662-449-4444.

New Antique Shops are popping up all over the place!

Buddy's Antiques 662-429-5338, for beautiful treasures and wonderful gifts!

Holly Springs

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Holly Springs has three new Walking Tours and one new Driving Tour through the city featuring the historic churches and homes of this great town.

Kirkwood National Golf Club, located in Holly Springs, is the number 10 ranked course in the state of Mississippi. Kirkwood National now has 8 fully furnished 4-bedroom cottages available to golfers. Each cottage located on the course, will accommodate up to eight golfers and is equipped with a kitchenette and common area.

Iuka

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J.P. Coleman State Park J.P. Coleman State Park near luka has expanded facilities to include a new hotel and convention center. 662.423.6515.

Olive Branch

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Olive Branch Old Towne Antiques & Gifts, 662-893-2323

Olive Branch boasts several great new restaurants, two of which are City Bakery and Ben's Place. Make sure you stop by one of these great new additions and have yourself a treat! For more information, call 662-429-0505.

Oxford

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Overflowing with eclectic restaurants, unique boutiques, as well as a nationally recognized bookstore and art gallery, the historic downtown Square in Oxford, has been the center of life in this university town for over 150 years. The rich history of Oxford Square is honored with the recent release of the Tourism Council's Audio Walking Tour, a 45 minute tape filled with historical facts and personal reminiscences about the city's downtown area.

Southaven

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Be sure to visit Main Street Antiques 662-280-3051.

Boomers (Southaven) is a new addition that serves up great American cuisine to its customers. Hours are Monday - Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, call 662-393-2666.

Tupelo

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The recently opened Tupelo Automobile Museum is a first of its kind in Mississippi and offers visitors a unique experience in touring its more than 100 restored automobiles. This 120,000 square foot museum features state-of-the-art automobile displays with interactive speakers detailing the history of each car. Open-viewing restoration bays, hundreds of antique automotive signs, a replica of an old garage and a gift shop are also included. For more information, call 1-800-533-0611.

A new life-sized bronze statue of Elvis, "Elvis at 13" (Tupelo) was opened last year, depicting the young Elvis as his hometown friends remember him. The statue is designed by Michiel Van der Sommen of Greensboro, North Carolina, who has designed other works for prestigious entities throughout the country. Elvis' Birthplace (part of the Elvis Presley Center which contains a museum, memorial chapel, gift shop, and park) is also undergoing additional renovations and expansions. For more information, call 662-841-6521.

Tupelo Buffalo Park - Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. This unique attraction features a herd of more than 100 buffalo that graze on 170 acres, with the largest buffalo tipping the scales at over 2,500 pounds. Get on board a Monster Bison Bus and roam the frontier where you'll meet these fascinating creatures face-to-face. The park also features a petting zoo, exotic animals, a gift shop and a pavilion for special events. The Tupelo Buffalo Park promises fun and education for the entire family and is located just north of the Tupelo Regional Airport at 2272 North Coley Road. For booking information, please call 662-844-8709 or 1-866-27BISON. Check out their website at www.tupelobuffalopark.com

Of Special Interest

Mississippi's new Magnolia Golf Trail is an organized 14-course trail with a minimal membership fee that enables golfers to enjoy Mississippi's premier courses at affordable prices! Visit www.magnoliagolftrail.comfor more details.

If you have a new attraction in Mississippi, that you would like to announce on this website, print out this form and mail it to the address listed, or email Mollie Gregory: mgregory@mississippi.org