Dreaming of a Weekend on 2 Wheels

Eat. Sleep. Bike. Repeat. Welcome to Mississippi’s cycling oasis where you’ll make memories for a lifetime on two wheels! Named a Bike Friendly Community by the League of American Cyclists, Ridgeland’s the place to be for a weekend of outdoor fun.

Where to Stay

Safety and peace of mind are two comforts you can feel assured of when staying in one of Ridgeland's hotel properties. Each hotel continues to add to their high standards of housekeeping and hygiene through the introduction of extensive cleanliness and disinfection practices. The practices include but are not limited to:

  • Guests on outspread floors
  • No contact check-in and check-out
  • Sanitation stations
  • Scattered housekeeping schedules
  • Reduced paper amenities

After a comfy night’s stay in one of Ridgeland’s hotels, you’ll find yourself up with the sun and ready to explore the variety of bike paths throughout the city. Several hotels are conveniently located just off Ridgeland’s Multi-Use Trails. There’s the Hampton Inn & Suites and Embassy Suites by Hilton, located near The Township at Colony Park, the Hyatt Place located near Renaissance at Colony Park. These hotels offer free hot breakfast and they’re located within walking distance to great shopping and dining. For a complete list of all of our 16 hotel properties, visit where to stay in Ridgeland.

Embassy Suites
200 Township Place Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 607-7112

Find our suites just minutes from the shops and restaurants of Renaissance Colony Park. We're 15 minutes from Jackson Convention Complex and 20 minutes from Jackson International Airport. We have an indoor pool, 5,000 sq. ft. of event space, and host a complimentary evening reception. A free made-to-order breakfast is available daily.

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Hyatt Place
1016 Highland Colony Parkway Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 898-8815
Complimentary TV and projector screen in both meeting rooms. Overhead projector and beverage service available at additional costs. Outside catering may be used at no additional fee. Currently offered for corporate events only.
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What To Do

Ridgeland’s cycling offerings are plentiful and varied! We’ve got paved paths in the city, dirt paths in the country, Cyclocross, BMX, and a host of annual events all geared toward our city’s love for cycling! Forgot your helmet? Bike need a tune up? Or no bike at all? One of our local bike shops can get you ready to hit the trails in no time.

Ridgeland Bike Shops, Rentals, and Servicing

The Bike Crossing

115 West Jackson Street

(601) 856-0049

Bikes & Equipment

Indian Cycle

677 South Pear Orchard Road

(601) 956-8383

Bikes & Equipment, Service & Repairs, Bike Rentals (call to reserve bikes)

Bicycle Revolution

113 Dees Drive, Madison

(769) 300-4721

Bikes & Equipment, Service & Repairs, Bike Rentals & Mobile Delivery (call to reserve bikes)

Where to Ride

Ridgeland’s Multi-Use Trail is a network of paved paths connecting the city’s parks with shopping and dining offerings along with beautiful scenery throughout it’s 15+ miles. Check out the Multi-Use Trail map here.

Natchez Trace Parkway. The Parkway is a National Scenic Byway and an All-American Road. The National Park Service has designated the entire 444 miles of the Parkway as a bicycle route since commercial vehicles are prohibited and the maximum speed is 50 mph. Serious cyclists and casual cruisers enjoy the beautiful scenery and fascinating history of the Parkway. No matter how far you plan to ride on the Parkway, be sure to get the National Park Service’s free Bicycling Information Packet for safety regulations and helpful tips to plan your excursion.

Within the city on the Natchez Trace Parkway is the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail. This trail is a 10-mile paved path just off the Parkway. The Chisa Foka runs from milepost 95.8 to milepost 105.6 and passes the Bill Waller Craft Center and the Reservoir Overlook. It’s also close to Old Trace Park on the Barnett Reservoir. Trail users can enjoy the year-round beauty of this protected greenspace that runs through historic Choctaw homelands.

If fat tires are your thing, then you’ll want to check out the 10 miles of fast singletrack dirt paths of the Ridgeland Mountain Bike Trails. Rolling hills and rock formations provide rides for beginner or experienced cyclists. Get a two-day visitor passes at the trailhead kiosk or online at Tri-County Mountain Bike Association. Looking for a group cycling outing, then check out Tri-County Mountain Bike Association's public group Facebook page and you'll have a bunch of new friends in no time! It seems there's a ride almost every day of the week somewhere in the area! You’ll want to make plans to attend the Fat Tire Festival & McGee Lungbuster Race held each October at the Trails. It’s a fun fall event for the entire family!

Is bicycle motorcross your thing? Magnolia Ridge BMX Track offers practices every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with racing every Saturday from January until May and then on Friday nights until the end of the year. All first-time riders get a one-day free trial. Race fees are $10 per race and practice fees are $5 per night. Annual memberships are available. For more info, visit Mag Ridge BMX.

If you're into cyclocross then we've got you covered here too. Ridgeland is home base for the Mississippi Cyclocross Project that offers free racing for kids. They sponsor the annual Ridgeland Cyclocross Festival in the fall.

Where to Eat

Take out, curbside pickup, and in-house are currently available dining options per Executive Order 1478 by Mississippi's Governor Tate Reeves. Prior to offering in-house dining, each Ridgeland restaurant has and continues to follow the protocols set forth by Executive Order 1478, Mississippi State Dept. of Health and the CDC's regulations. These protocols include but are not limited to:

  • Deep cleaning and disinfecting of the entire restaurant and bar including areas no open to the public.
  • Daily screenings of employees at the beginning of each shift.
  • Social distancing among employees.
  • Masks worn by employees in direct contact with customers.
  • No greater than 50% capacity of seating and six feet separation between each party/group.

Dining on the Water

Feeling hungry? Take a pit stop and enjoy the sparkling waters of the Rez (that's what the locals call the Barnett Reservoir.) Two Ridgeland staples, Cock of the Walk with its famous golden fried catfish, old riverboat era atmosphere, and cornbread flipping entertainment and Pelican Cove Grill with its signature cool drinks, hot eats, big screen TVs, and lively back deck, call the shores of the Reservoir home.

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Bill Waller Craft Center
950 Rice Road Ridgeland, MS 39157
(601) 856-7546

The Bill Waller Craft Center is a state-of-the-art facility nested in the trees of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The Craft Center displays the artwork of over 400 members of the Craftsmens Guild of Mississippi. The onsite galleries exhibit works of all kinds available for purchase, from glass, handcrafted jewelry, quilts, baskets, and wood-turned goods. This unique attraction serves as an information center as well as the site of craft classes and demonstrations.

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Natchez Trace Parkway

This National Scenic Byway spans 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee through Ridgeland. There are several ways to enjoy the historic sites along the Parkway in Ridgeland, including the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail, Old Trace & Brashears Stand, and Reservoir Overlook.

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