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Things to do with kids in Oxford

6 family-friendly places in Oxford: zoos, aquariums, playgrounds and more.

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

Things to do with kids in Oxford

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    Landry's

    Located just off the square down from Square Books on South Lamar, Landry's is a family owned and run business that carries fine men's clothing, accessories, and has friendly service.

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    Neilson's Department Store

    Oldest continuously running department store in the South and offers the latest in every department. You'll find clothing, shoes, and accessories for the whole family, as well as home furnishings and gifts. Neilson's also carries Clinique and Estee Lauder cosmetics. Features all the typical department store items, but specializes in personal service.

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    Newks Express Cafe

    The atmosphere is very upscale and hip. Exceptional menu including soups, salads, pizza, and toasted sandwiches. Owned by the same family that opened the very first McAllister's Deli.

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    Pizza Den

    Pizza Den has moved to a new location and has the same menu used by Pizza Bob to make this a favorite eating establishment among generations of Ole Miss students and Oxford residents. The restaurant is operated by Pizza Bob's five children and the same equipment used at the old location is being implemented at the new location. Menu items include pizza, spaghetti, and sandwiches. The sandwiches are out-of-this-world good, and the stromboli is a local favorite. The wait for your food is notoriously long, even when they don't appear to be busy.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-11PM, Sat Sun noon-11PM

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    Square Books

    Locally-owned bookstore that has been rated as the best independent bookstore in the nation. The New Yorker described it "as good as or better than any in New York." Frequent signings by prominent authors. Look inside the cover of your favorite book, as it may be signed. They also operate Off Square Books, a discount bookstore that is on the Square but in a separate building. In addition, they have a children's bookstore also located separately on the Square.

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    Taylor Farmers Market

    8 miles from downtown Oxford, the Taylor Farmers Market is a celebration of local food, art and live music each Saturday June through October. Adjacent to the 2008 Southern Living Idea House and local shops and restaurants, the Taylor Farmers Market is fun for the entire family, with plenty of shade and green space to romp in or spread out a picnic blanket.

    Sat 9AM-1PMfree

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