I used to work here many years ago when I was in college. Some would say it's on the fancy side of…read moretown, which is funny. I laughed because I was a broke 19-year-old college student living not far from here in a one-bedroom apartment on the reservoir. Would I say it was fancy back then? Yes, in a good kind of way. Back then, just like now, no one made you feel unwelcome. But what I love about this place is the selection of stores. The stores back then and some now were uniquely owned. Therefore, you bought items that you didn't see a zillion people wearing. My favorite store has always been Maison Weiss; it's still here. I remember wanting a 200 dollar belt. I saved my little coins and got it, and added a bracelet. But I also loved and still love the restaurants and the open courtyards. I see they have added Whole Foods, LuluLemon, Free People, a Wine Bar, and some more stores, like Kendra Scott. I can say this place still holds its charm, and probably will forever. I know for me it will always have a place in my heart.

The Highland Village Shopping Center is a cool spot! It's located right off of I-55 and, once…read moreinside, I didn't feel like I was in the greater Jackson area. There's a nice selection of stores, restaurants and a beautiful courtyard with plenty of seating in the center. Parking is plenty as well. Overall, it just seems like a nice area to spend an evening unwinding after work.

Super cute outdoor shopping center that has a European feel to it. I stopped by to visit the…read moreExplore Ridgeland center and was quite surprised by the variety of stores here. On a Wednesday morning, it was not too packed. The Explore Ridgeland had a lot of information about the area, things to do. Very friendly people working who were more than happy to sit and chat. I would recommend this to anyone. There is a bit of everything here. Groceries, clothing, accessories, books. Getting a lot done in one area is convenient.

This area is super cute, I love the European architecture and the gorgeous Italian style fountain…read moreat the main entrance. There are also great hotels & restaurants in the area. There are also plenty of great stores to accompany the beautiful scenery!

Dogwood Festival is an outdoor shopping "mall" that you'll find on both the north and south sides…read moreof Lakeland Drive in Flowood. It's a very nice area that is kept clean and well-maintained. Parking can very often be a pain, especially on the weekends and, of course, during the Holidays; then again, what mall doesn't have that problem?! The other downside is you have to walk outside while going from store to store. It gets really hot in Mississippi during the summer, so walking around outside while shopping isn't ideal. On the north side of Lakeland Drive you'll find several of your larger stores like Best Buy, PetSmart, Target, and Stein Mart. On the south side you'll find Belk in the center of all the smaller shops such as American Eagle, Victoria's Secret, Lane Bryant, Bath & Body Works, etc. You'll pretty much find all the shops here you'd expect to find at any indoor mall. There are also many restaurants (including fast food places) on both sides. Some examples are Logans, Cheddars, El Potrillo, Backyard Burger, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Dickey's BBQ, and many others. I'd like to add on a more personal note that it's very interesting to see how Dogwood and Flowood really "exploded." I grew up in Pearl and I remember when there was nothing here but trees. My junior year of high school I drove from Pearl to Northwest Rankin HS every day and I'd have to drive Lakeland back and forth. There was just nothing there. Even when I moved to Florida in the 90s, there was still nothing there. Imagine my surprise when I returned to MS to visit one day and all this had popped up. I had my mouth hanging open going, "Wowwwwww!" Pretty cool! Anyway... enough of my reminiscing. This is a really nice place to shop, and if you've never been here, you're going to find so very much more than what I was able to mention.

A lot of different shopping opportunities. I really like the assorted stores one can shop at. The…read moreopen concept is brilliant and gives a nice look to the whole shopping experience. Definitely worth the trip to see it.

The pothole riddled parking lot and general lack of upkeep are evidence that may be Maywood's glory…read moredays are behind it. The was once the best little strip mall around. Sad, but still salvageable.

The food is always excellent. The decor denotes a relaxed Southern plantation style with elegance…read moreand comfort. Every time husband and I had brunch or dinner, we were well pleased with the food and the service

We decided to book something special for our first time in MS. We stayed in the Cannonball room…read more#11. Pros: 1: Room was huge and located on 1st floor. Bathroom very large also and well appointed. Exceptional lighting. 2. Kitchen access upstairs for ice, free soda, coffee, tea or water, homemade cookies bt elevator or stairs. Honor system for alcohol (we didnt try any). 3. Accommodating pleasant staff. 4. Old historic house and small but pretty grounds you can walk around. The magnolias are ancient and spectacular. Wish we could have seen them in bloom. 5. Can order nicely prepared meals to room or eat in library lounge - breakfast or dinner. Def an old southern feel to the place. Cons: 1. Parking was tight and hard to to manuever but they did have a cart available for rooms that are further away - partially broken. 2. In downtown area, kind of dingy and run down - but somewhat charming w many old craftsman homes around. 3. Could have used some hanging baskets and annuals for more color and charm - would help brighten the mood of the run down area of town - 4. And wish theyd answer the phones. We left messages almost everytime we called (they were good about calling back). This leaves one feeling disconnected from a warm hospitable experience.