Location: Ridgeland
Top Things to do in Ridgeland
The 7 Best Free Things to do in Ridgeland, Mississippi (MS)
Ridgeland is a city in Madison County, Mississippi. The population was 24,047 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Ridgeland
1. Ridgeland Bike Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By 987cassandraw - Ridgeland, United States
This Ridgeland multipurpose trail is the perfect place to see the beauty of nature alongside the historic Natchez Trace. Whether you are an avid runner, dog walker, bird watcher or just simply an outside enthusiast, the trail provides a fantastic backdrop in a safe environment
2. Mississippi Crafts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Built in 2007, the Mississippi Craft Center in Ridgeland (just north of Jackson)is the home to the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi.It is situated between the Reservoir and the Natchez Trace.The Center is open 9-5 daily, closed only on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.The Center includes a permanent collection of craft works, the George Berry Gallery with rotating exhibits and a large retail gallery featuring the the work of many of the Guild's 400 members. The Center also offers craft classes, camp, exhibitions, demonstrations and acts as a welcome center for visitors to the area. There is no admission fee.
Reviewed By 359MaryJ - Rexford, United States
This is a wonderful venue for weddings and a great place to find an affordable and eclectic selection of art from around Mississippi.
3. Renaissance at Colony Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Renaissance at Colony Park brings the finest in national and local retail shops and restaurants to the Jackson Metro Area and the entire State of Mississippi. The open-air center, with its Lifestyle Main Street concept, features a European design theme, elaborate water features, landscaping and lighting. Spacious common areas provide a place for special events, an opportunity to dine al fresco, or simply to stroll and relax. All of this comes together to create a vibrant destination offering a unique environment second to none in this region in terms of an exciting shopping, dining and entertainment experience.
Reviewed By beltonlim
Great shopping area. Lots of shoppings, mostly high-end (Chico, Apple, Soft Surroundings). Also a large selection of restaurants to choose from (Five Guys, Panera, PF Chang and several local establishments). They have an area that have a dancing fountain area.
4. Natchez Trace Multi-Use Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By DeltaFlyer-321 - Ridgeland, United States
The Natchez Trace Multi-use Trail, officially called the Chisha Foka Multi-use Trail, is a 10 mile walking/running/ biking trail that meanders along the Natchez Trace Parkway for a distance of about 10 miles, starting (from north to south) at mile 105.6 overlooking the Ross Barnett Reservoir, and ending at mile 95.8 in a small clearing next to the Parkway. For the most part, the trail runs through forests, with some notable points along the way. Please refer to the map I have uploaded. I have walked and run most of the length, as I live one-half mile from mile 98. Here are some interesting waypoints: Starting from the north end, the Reservoir Overlook Point, which is also a small parking circle, the trail follows the reservoir on the left with some nice subdivisions visible, and occasional water views. Less than a mile from the start is a turn-off path to the left that runs down to the water to the Yacht Club and a marina. From the marina, continuing west on Rice Road, is the Mississippi Crafts Center, where local artists’ work can be purchased Continuing on the trail, it crosses over Old Canton Road along the Parkway bridge, which has a dedicated path on the side of the roadway to separate the trail from traffic. There is the small Madison County airport to the right, visible from the bridge. Continuing southbound, about mile is US Highway 51, a major north-south artery (that runs from the Gulf Coast all the way to Lake Superior) where the trail turns north of the Parkway for about a block, crosses 51 at a traffic light, and the trail resumes on the west side of the highway. There is a little shopping center at the corner, where there is a Fleet Feet sport shop and some shops. Continuing on the trail, during the next half mile it climbs to the Ridgeland water tower, then a nice long downhill to the Perkins Drive. To the north is “old town” ridgeland along Jackson Street, and to the north of that, some quiet neighborhoods. From Perkins heading southbound (i.e., west), the trail meanders to a junction called “Sunnybrook Road”, and a hundred yards north is a water fountain, where water jugs can be filled. Back to the trail, continuing south is the wicked I-55 climb, where the path again shares the Parkway bridge, but separated from vehicle traffic, across the 10-lane interstate. Down the hill heading southbound, about a half mile you reach Highland Colony Parkway, where there is another watering station. To the north is a traffic circle and a beautiful outdoor shopping mall, with an Italian motif. Crossing the Highland colony, the trail continues south, but a branch trail runs north along Highland Colony past the shopping mall and another mile or so north. Continuing on the trail southbound, another wicked uphill climb (but not as bad as the I-55 grade), levels off at a Parkway rest stop, and a Chisha Foka sign, similar to the one pictured. Continuing on, another quarter mile gets you to Greenwood Crossing, with St. Andrews middle and upper school to the north. Crossing the street heading southbound, is a stretch of about 1.5 miles of slightly undulating hills to Patterson Crossing. Continuing a half mile on, is a downhill slope to White Oak Creek, where the path shares a bridge of a small street named North Agency Lane. Then another climb and about a mile and a quarter on is Livingston Road. Here the trail has a dedicated footbridge over the road, and beyond that, another mile and a half gets you to the south end of the trail, just a few yards north of the Parkway.
5. Antique Mall of the South
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
6. Repeat Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By shchristy - Ridgeland, United States
Whether you have things to recycle and sell or want to just go and browse, Repeat Street is the place for you... Nice, helpful staff and some really nice antique furniture, china, crystal, etc. Fun thing to do on a rainy day...
7. Northpark Mall
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 19 reviews
Northpark Mall offers one-stop, family-friendly shopping with more than 120 retailers in the only enclosed, climate-controlled mall in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Featuring a host of established chains including Dillard’s, Belk, JCPenney, H&M, Victoria’s Secret, Foot Locker, and more, stop by for a bite to eat at our popular dining options.
