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Parks and the outdoors in Monticello

8 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Monticello.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Parks and the outdoors in Monticello

  1. Do

    Atwood Water Park

    Atwood Water Park has a 1.5-mile paved walking trail, tennis courts, and playgrounds. It also has boatramp that is open to anyone who has a boat. There is a campground at the park as well.

  2. See

    Cooper's Ferry Park

    Cooper's Ferry Park features a scenic boardwalk that overlooks the Pearl River, along with a water wheel from the old gristmill. Though the water is now pumped, the water wheel still turns.

  3. See

    Lawrence County Regional History Museum

    A regional history museum that explores the history of Territorial Lawrence County. It highlights the St. Stephens Road, which connected Fort St. Stephens on the Tombigbee River, north of Mobile with the Territorial Capital of Natchez on the Mississippi River.

    Mon Tue Fri 9AM-4PM, Wed Thu 9AM-2PMFree

  4. Drink

    River Bend House of Brews

    River Bend House of Brews offers a selection of gourmet coffees and teas along with beer and a few mixed drinks. Some of the teas are locally sourced from the Great Mississippi Tea Company about 15 miles to the west. There is usually live entertainment on the weekends.

    Mon–Wed 10AM-6PM, Thu 10AM-7PM, Fri 10AM-11PM, Sat 3PM-11PM$3-10; $7 cover when there is live entertainment

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    Atwood Musical Festival

    On Memorial Day Weekend in late May, Monticello hosts the Atwood Music Festival, the longest running festival of its kind in Mississippi. The Atwood Music Festival typically headlines one or more country artists, often local to Mississippi. If you want to stay at Atwood Water Park for the festival, please note that all camping locations for the weekend typically are reserved a year in advance.

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    Lake Mary Crawford

    Lake Mary Crawford provides fishing opportunities for those inclined towards outdoor sports. It is managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks.

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    River Bend House of Brews

    Upstairs from the coffee shop, there is an art gallery with paintings, photographs, and other artwork for sale.

    Mon-Wed 10AM-6PM, Thu 10AM-7PM, Fri 10AM-11PM, Sat 3PM-11PM

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    Monticello Farmers Market

    Local farmers sell produce in the park.

    Apr-Nov: 1st Sat of the month 8AM-noon

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Monticello (CC BY-SA 4.0).