Dude Noble Field "The Dude" is considered the Taj Mahal of College Baseball, holding 25 of the top…read more25 attendance records in the NCAA. The ballpark, known for its legendary hospitality, regularly boo's the opposite team from the "Left Field Lounge" then feeds them with heaping plates of freshly grilled food when the game ends. Both colleges & commentators from around the country enjoy coming to Mississippi State for the electric experience of The Dude, featuring extremely large crowds, cowbells when allowed and smoke wafting from grills creating wonderful food. High rise apartments for baseball weekend rental have balconies looking out on Right Field. Statues of Bulldog legends, such as Will Clark & Rafael Palmeiro, stand outside the entrance The fan base at Mississippi State is legendary for its love of baseball. They drive or fly long distances to follow our Diamond Dawgs. The closest the team has played to me was the 2013 Super Regional at UVA. I spent the weekend in Charlottesville loving the opportunity to watch my Bulldogs sweep the Cavaliers. But there is no post season game location better than The Dude. The many College World Series the team has participated in have drawn large crowds from both Starkville and graduates and fans from across the country. The Bulldogs won the College World Series in 2021 by defeating fellow SEC powerhouse Vanderbilt. The team has sent many players to both the Minors & Major League Baseball. I enjoy following our grads on television, some of whom I have watched in person during their professional career. I've taken my Grandson to the ballpark in Brooklyn to watch and meet one of our Bulldog legends Jake Magnum, who now play for Pittsburgh. Jordan Westburg played for the Norfolk Tides before reaching our Baltimore Orioles. I'm sorry to report that The Dude wasn't built until after I graduated. My roommates & I watched the game from a much smaller ballpark. I especially enjoyed cheering on a group of starters that I tutored through Music Appreciation in 1967. What fun it was! Regardless of your college affiliation you will enjoy tuning your television to watch a game at The Dude. You won't regret it.

The Carnegie Hall of college baseball. Dudy Noble Field is the home of Mississippi State's…read morebaseball team. There is not a finer venue in college sports. This stadium has seen some great players during it's history--Will Clark, Rafael Palmeiro, Jeff Brantley, and Bobby Thigpen just to name a few. It is the epicenter of a baseball school that consistently sends players into Major League Baseball. In addition to the high caliber baseball played at the stadium, Dudy Noble holds most of the all-time attendance records for the college game. With a capacity for 15,000 fans to attend, DNF creates a unique chance for a college ballplayer to experience a big crowd. The history and tradition are second to none. John Grisham has written about the uniqueness of DNF. One of my favorite experiences is seeing a player from another school step on to the field and get chills from the noise of the fans. In the tradition of good sportsmanship, the Bulldog supporters will feed the players after the game is over. Tailgating in the "Lounge" is another tradition that defines Dudy Noble. Fans will bring in grills and cookout all game long. At times, the smoke can wander onto the field and create a bit of a fog. The players do not typically mind as it is a reminder of the food waiting to greet them later. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Starkville in the spring, please go to a baseball game. Dudy Noble Field is full of passionate fans who really know the game and will overwhelm you with hospitality. The baseball is quite good too!

The Hump for hoops!…read more Humphrey Coliseum is the home of Mississippi State's basketball team. I've personally watched a lot of games here. It is very intimate as the fans are right on top of the floor. The arena gets loud and hot as the intensity picks up. I got to campus in 1997. MSU was a year removed from the Final Four and there was quite a buzz on campus. Rick Stansbury had many talented teams and players under his watch. The basketball team was always in contention for the SEC West title and a birth into the NCAA tournament. Today's Bullies are led by Rick Ray. He has brought an intense, hard-nosed style to the team. He is rebuilding the program at the moment, but I believe he has the troops heading in the right direction. Humphrey Coliseum is a fun place to watch a game. All of the seats have a great view of the floor and the arena is beautifully located next to Dudy Noble Field.

Welcome to the home of Mississippi State Bulldogs, the best family in the world! Always fun here no…read moreMatt the event! The coliseum will receive a makeover soon. All are welcome relax sit back and have fun.

The fastest and friendliest SS office I have ever been in! I went in 20 minutes before closing time…read moreand I was in and out in 8 minutes!

Does it count if I visit Davis Wade Stadium but don't actually attend a game??…read moreAccording to my friend Chris, it does NOT COUNT! C'mon Chris really?!?! But in my book, yes, it's a check off the list! So yesterday, on a beautiful spring morning in Starkville, Mississippi, I showed up on the campus of Mississippi State University and walked around Davis Wade Stadium. And for those who are familiar with TikTok, G-Fed tours every D-1 college football stadium (not on game days) and gets credit for it. Now it's my turn, lol. Davis Wade sits in the middle of Mississippi State's campus. First up from the parking lot, you have an undisturbed view of the home side of the stadium. It's perfect for a picture moment with Mississippi State's big "M" logo highlighting this section. Also noticeable were a few banners hanging parallel to the "M" State logo of their famous alumni now succeeding in the NFL. Players like Dak Prescott, Darius Slay and Chris Jones. Walking to the right hand side is the first of two end zones. And this is where things got dramatic, real fast (yes for me being a college football fan, lol)... Mississippi State's lettering was boldly painted behind the end zone scoreboard. Now...if you follow the brick path away from the scoreboard, you approach a statue of their mascot, the bulldog. Then if you turn around for a picture, you not only get the bulldog mascot, but you capture the Mississippi State signed scoreboard in the background too. Within one frame, they make a terrific college football stadium setting, with plenty of charming green grass and trees surrounding it all. I definitely took too many photos here, but I was having fun in the moment. And...for 11am on a Sunday, the campus was quiet and I didn't have to contend with students interfering with my picture taking, lol. Moving on...the horizontal back section of the stadium didn't offer much. I walked past a police station but at least there were more trees and grass to admire (which I didn't mind, lol). Lastly, the second end zone showcased a simple brick building facade. It had an old fashioned feel to it. Underneath the awning representing this end zone were large puzzle pieces embedded into the pavement comprising all the counties that make up Mississippi. It was interesting to observe. And Starkville is located towards the northeast section of the state. Then finally, the walk around felt like a mission successfully completed (from my pov, hahaha). It didn't take long. I finished in under 90 minutes and that was slowly taking my time. Here are some extra thoughts... - I wasn't able to get glimpses inside Davis Wade Stadium or onto the field from outside. - I parked in the front parking lot, but come game days, that won't be feasible whatsoever. - According to Google, Davis Wade Stadium only holds 61,000 seats, but by the looks of walking around, I would think it could pack in a lot more fans, maybe 80,000 - 90,000. - I hope to attend a game someday in the future. There's nothing like SEC football. The best players from the best conference in the country with some of the best stadium atmospheres. And I'd love to hear those iconic cow bells ringing all game long. Overall, I'm glad I made the effort to stop at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS. For me as a college football fan, I've watched plenty of games on television, but to actually be here with my own two feet and standing on Mississippi State's campus, in person, was a huge thrill whether there was a game being played or not. Thanks for having me Bulldogs!

Having now been to games in Oxford and Starkville, the experiences could hardly have been more…read moredifferent. At Ole Miss, in the famous Grove, "F*CK YOU AGGIES" was yelled at me - more than once - while carrying my young daughter on my shoulders. At the game, Ole Miss fans spit sunflower seeds on my wife and son. Very classy. At Mississippi State, we enjoyed touring the beautiful campus, stopping to see the Grant and Lincoln collections at the library. We were among State fans a lot, at Bulldog Burger before the game and in a State section of the stadium. To the last person, everyone was friendly or least polite. I would be at 5 stars if not for cowbells! I didn't have preconceptions about these schools before, but now there's only one thing left to say. HAIL STATE!

Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library is on the Mississippi State University campus and is free to…read morevisit. But you have to pay for parking if you part on campus. Specifically, this library is located on the 4th floor of the Mitchell Memorial Library (the main library on campus). My husband and I visited the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library on a Friday afternoon. For those that do not know, Ulysses S. Grant was our 18th president and served 2 terms (1869- 1877). His real name is Hiram Ulysses Grant but when he applied to West Point, he actually didn't know what his full name was because he always went by his middle name "Ulysses". So he wrote his name as "Ulysses S. Grant", assuming that the "S" stood for his mother's maiden name, Simpson. When he tried to fix it, the school would not allow him to do so, and thus Ulysses S. Grant became his official name. Anyways, this museum is a large collection of photographs, artifacts, memorabilia, etc. When we first came in, we were brought into a room to watch a brief video of the museum and how it became to be, with a sprinkle of bring information about who the former president was. The museum itself is rather small but was interesting to see some things that belong to him and also read about his life. But I think the most interesting thing I found was that there was life size statues of him. And was surprised to see that he was much shorter than I was expecting. There was a handful of statues of when he was younger to when he was older. Like I had mentioned above, this is a small museum. We spent less than hour here looking through everything and reading all of the story boards/ plaques, etc. Although small, worth a visit if you are into presidential history.

Very nice Presidential library for Ulysses S. Grant as well as a wing for President Lincoln, tucked…read moreaway upstairs in the main library on campus at Mississippi State University. There was a lot of fun paraphernalia, as well as some interactive trivia and a life-size statue of Grant. Fun little stop when you're on campus!

Great local beer bar with good pizza and a good indie music vibe, they get pretty great acts and…read moreare always looking for more. The beer list and super cheap/great pizza are what make this place stand out. Always the first place to carry new beers like Tommyknocker, Durango and Tallgrass as well as the other usual good micros. Definetely worth stopping by! Also did I mention 3 dollar drafts and 2 dollar bud?

I'm a fan of the Princess! Friendly staff, fast service and a variety of events. Game night,…read morekaraoke/trivioke,open mic, live music, drag shows...etc! The food is awesome and very affordable. Plenty of televisions including a huge projection screen. Spacious pool hall with multiple tables. Stop by when you're in Columbus!

This was my first time visiting this racetrack. As I pulled up, I self parked in the grass where…read moreeveryone else was parking which was just outside the racetrack. So, it was easy to just walk up to the front entrance. Admission was $20. However, the concession stands were pretty reasonable. I got a drink, hot dog and nachos and cheese all for just $6. Later, I bought a hot chocolate for $2. The racetrack has no working score board. You can see most of the racetrack except for just a little you cannot see right in front of of the grandstands. It was a little cold here last night. The races were very entertaining as I really enjoyed myself. It's way out in the country. It is only open a few times a year. They have some pretty big races here.

This post office is conveniently located right downtown in Columbus. I love that it is in an old…read morebuilding with beautiful architecture and traditional features from the past. The employees here are always very friendly and fast with their service. Fortunately, there are not usually any/very long lines like at other post offices. I can usually stop by there on my lunch break and ship a package or buy some stamps in just a few minutes!