Overview
Southaven is a city in Mississippi. Known as the "Top of Mississippi," the city is the gateway to the Mississippi Delta and minutes from Memphis.
4 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage
Best things about Southaven
Snowden Grove Park
BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
Open air concert venue.
Mid-South Fair at Landers
~10 day long fair during Autumn.
Landers Center
Multipurpose arena hosting various events including concerts.
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.
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 5 mi away (major hub). Directions
- JBR Jonesboro Municipal Airport, Jonesboro — 70 mi away. Directions
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 Snowden Grove Park, BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
- Lunch Lucky China
- Afternoon Landers Center, Mid-South Fair at Landers
- Dinner La Capital Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat La Capital Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar (La Rosa)
An inexpensive Mexican restaurant, down the road of Tanger Outlets.
Sleep
Nearby
Olive Branch
City / town · 1 listings · 9 mi away
Memphis
City / town · 121 listings · 13 mi away
West Memphis
City / town · 8 listings · 17 mi away
Bartlett
City / town · 10 listings · 18 mi away
Marion
City / town · 6 listings · 21 mi away
Tunica
City / town · 16 listings · 29 mi away
Holly Springs
City / town · 33 mi away
Batesville
City / town · 1 listings · 45 mi away
My experience
Write about your trip here. Notes save automatically in this browser as you type; back them up from My journal.