Ridgeland, Mississippi has the Art of it All...outstanding service and hospitality.  Experience a place "where water meets wonderful" on the Ross Barnett Reservoir and the breathtaking beauty of the Natchez Trace Parkway is like a walk through history.  Ways to paint the town are endless, with a pleasing blend of shopping, dining, area attractions, outdoor recreation and annual festivals, guaranteed to provide you with true Southern Hospitality.  That's why The Ridgeland Tourism Commission was named "2007 CVB of the Year" by the Mississippi Tourism Association at the Governor's Conference on Tourism in Jackson, Mississippi.

Ridgeland, Mississippi was named one of Money Magazine's "100 Best Places to Live" in 2007.  Ridgeland is one of just two cities in Mississippi to make the prestigious list and ranked highest of the two.

A brilliant move...Ridgeland's Renaissance begins as hospitality takes a dramatic step forward.  Please join us as we celebrate the opening of our new Ridgeland Visitors Center located in Renaissance at Colony Park.  We are excited to offer our visitors an opportunity to stop by and receive a warm welcome and information on the many attractions, restaurants and hotels in Ridgeland.  The Renaissance at Colony Park is a vibrant and captivating venue for shopping, dining and entertainment!

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The city's signature event, KidFest! Ridgeland, offers an exciting family-oriented weekend. Click here for information on KidFest! Ridgeland at Freedom Ridge Park and mark your calendars for April 18 & 19, 2009! Keep checking our website for updates on next year's event.  This year's event featured fun for the entire family with the Zoppe Family Circus, The Backyard Circus, Pony Rides and some of your favorite Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon characters such as Dora the Explorer, Diego of Go Diego Go and Sponge Bob and Patrick Star of Sponge Bob Square Pants.

In addition to KidFest, Ridgeland is full of events this Summer such as the Pepsi Pops, The Heatwave Triathlon, and the The Fourth of July Balloon Glow.

Ridgeland also offers secure, quality hotel rooms and a variety of restaurants with easy access to Jackson, Mississippi's capital city, which is literally across the street. Whether for business or pleasure, in a group or on your own, Ridgeland will offer you lots to see as well as the chance to kick back and enjoy hospitality at its finest.

Ridgeland Outdoor Fun
Ridgeland's location on the Natchez Trace Parkway and along the north shore banks of the Ross Barnett Reservoir, greets visitors and residents alike with an environment of natural beauty and outstanding recreational facilities. There are soccer, softball and baseball fields, parks and a large tennis center that offer opportunities for outdoor fun.

Ridgeland Shopping
Ridgeland welcomes the Renaissance at Colony Park, a vibrant, captivating venue for shopping, dining and entertainment.  Ridgeland is also home to Northpark Mall  which features over 130 department stores and specialty shops. In addition, Ridgeland presents an assortment of shopping venues to satisfy any customer with an upscale fare including the original, hand-painted dinnerware of Gail Pittman, antiques, artwork and imported items from around the world. The Mississippi Crafts Center, located on the Natchez Trace Parkway, features works of over 150 artisans, who are members of the Craftmens Guild of Mississippi.

Lodging and Dining
With one delightful restaurant after another, you'll be eating out of our hands and coming back for seconds.  We have more than 115 restaurants for you to choose from.  You can find anything from catfish to caviar, sandwiches to seafood and fajitas to filet mignon.   Overnight guests choose from eleven outstanding hotels, offering amenities such as business and fitness centers, in-room data ports, and complimentary cocktail hour and breakfast.

Ridgeland...The Art of it All!

Upcoming Area Events:
• Planetarium, Jackson, Mississippi, November 21, 2005 to December 31, 2010