Booneville, Mississippi travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Booneville is a town of 9,100 people (2020) in the Mississippi Hills region.

2 sights · 2 things to do

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Booneville

Old Masonic Hall

Historic building.

Pharr Mounds

Burial mounds of the Miller culture.

Northeast Mississippi Community College Tigers

Catch a community college sports game.

Booneville City Park

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 33°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Apr and Mar. (climate data from nearby Memphis)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
TUP Tupelo Regional Airport, Tupelo — 30 mi away. Directions
MSL Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, Muscle Shoals — 54 mi away. Directions
MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 84 mi away (major hub). Directions

The town can usually be accessed right off of the first exit after the final Corinth exit, going south. If you go towards the stoplight (east), you will come to the east side of town, to a four way intersection. The next major town, Tupelo, is down the highway. As long as you don't make any turns, you should arrive there after roughly 40 minutes of driving.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Pharr Mounds, Booneville City Park
Afternoon Northeast Mississippi Community College Tigers, Old Masonic Hall

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Vietnam Veteran's memorial on the courthouse lawn.

Map

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Understand

It is home to Northeast Community College, and the campus is spread throughout the town. It is located primarily on the east side of the town, and most of the older buildings (such as the old Prentiss Manufacturing Company buildings, now two flea markets and a tile store) sit here. This is also where the several good residential areas are located in the town.