Ridgeland, Mississippi's active vibe will have you up with the sun, ready to explore Inside + Out. This Bike-Friendly Community on the Natchez Trace Parkway, features a 14.75-mile Multi-Use Trail, a 10-mile mountain bike trail and a BMX track. The 33,000-acre reservoir thrills water lovers with sailing, boating, skiing, kayaking, fishing and bird watching.

Ridgeland offers incredible shopping. The Craft Center's treasures highlight 400+ artisans, and boutiques, galleries, spas and antique shops dot the city. 140+ restaurants offer fine dining to patio dining, making the most of Mississippi's weather. Some of the South's top chefs have set up their kitchens here such as John Folse and Rick Tramonto at Seafood Revolution and James Beard Award semi-finalist Derek Emerson at Local 462 Urban Kitchen. Mouth-watering steaks greet you at Tico's Steakhouse, Doe's Eat Place, Ely's Kathryn's, MMShapley's and Koestler Prime.

Enjoy music and dining on the shores of the Rez at Cock of the Walk or Pelican Cove Grill. Award-winning events in 2019 include: Apr. 6-7 Art, Wine & Wheels Weekend-Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival, Sante South Wine Festival, Run Now Wine Later 5K & Cheers & Gears Bike Ride; Apr. 21 Township Jazz Festival; Apr. 13-14, 20-21 KidFest!; Jul. Great American Balloon Glow & Independence Celebration; Sept. Sweetest Chefs of the South; & Oct. Renaissance Euro Fest European Auto & Motorcycle Show.

How you choose to explore Ridgeland - by bike or boat, in shops or on trails, through touch or taste, Inside or Out - well that's entirely up to you!