Experience the Soul of the South at the Mississippi Blues Trail – Oxford Blues

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from anywhere within Tombigbee National Forest, start by locating Highway 25. Use the nearest road to connect to Highway 25 and head north. Continue on Highway 25 until you reach the intersection with Highway 6. Take a right onto Highway 6 East and follow it for approximately 25 miles. As you approach Oxford, you will see signs for the city. Once in Oxford, follow the signs to the downtown area. Turn left onto Courthouse Square, where the Mississippi Blues Trail – Oxford Blues marker is located at 104 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655. Parking is available in the surrounding area; there may be parking fees depending on the location you choose.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, check if there are local bus services from nearby towns to Oxford, MS. Unfortunately, direct public transportation options from Tombigbee National Forest to Oxford may be limited, so you may need to take a bus to the nearest larger city like Tupelo, MS, and then transfer to another bus heading to Oxford. Once in Oxford, navigate to Courthouse Square by walking or using a local taxi service or rideshare app. Make sure to check the schedule for buses as they may not run frequently. Costs for public transportation will vary; expect around $10-$30 for bus fare depending on your starting point.