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BEST WESTERN Executive Suites
303 Shoney Drive, Columbus, Mississippi 39705-1763Phone: 662/329-2255 | Fax: 662/327-9952
Discover the BEST WESTERN Executive Suites of Columbus, Mississippi, which is located in the heart of town, just minutes away from various types of restaurants and shopping malls. Enjoy visiting the beautiful MUW campus, the great air force base and the recreational Lake Lowndes State Park. Relax in our exercise room and indoor pool. Come see us and make the BEST WESTERN Executive Suites your home away from home.
Management reserves the right to refuse to provide accommodations to persons of less than legal age unless accompanied by an adult. Proof of age may be required at check-in.
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
Carnival, music, vendors and more. In Horn Lake.
June 2012
celebration of African-American freedom. Event offers a variety of speakers, arts and crafts, music, and food. In Columbus.
July 2012
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for this free event. Enjoy food, games and musical entertainment. Fireworks at 9:15pm.
Held in Crawford, the event features an array of live entertainment, including speakers, a step show, and more.
August 2012
Activities and entertainment for the entire family. Live music, great food, story time with Mother Goose, train rides. In Columbus.
September 2012
Horn Lake and Horn Lake Parks and Recreation will promote youth free play in conjunction with national Family Health and Fitness Day.
October 2012
The event includes live music, great food, and activities for the entire family. In Columbus.
Offering residents and visitors alike a plethora of crafts, games, food, and more.
Features a carnival, petting zoo and live bands on Friday and Saturday night and entertainment throughout the day on Saturday.
Nearby Attractions:
List All MS AttractionsColumbus Speedway
The Columbus Speedway - the "Baddest Bullring in the South", hosts several championship racing events throughout the year. The high banked 3/10's mile clay oval track in Columbus, offers intense racing action in all the classes of races. Enjoy watching Street Stock, Open Wheel Modified, and Mini Stock races.
Bring your family and friends to watch the high-speed races and top name talent. Enjoy some of the best hardcore racing in Northern Mississippi, at the Columbus Speedway. After a night of racing action, kick up your feet in a comfortable Best Western guest room.
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
In 1971, the Golden Triangle Regional Airport was developed as a joint partnership between Starkville, Columbus and West Point, in Northern Mississippi. This 1,000 acre airport has an 8,000 foot asphalt runway for the general, military and commercial aviation passengers. Airport travelers enjoy free Wi-Fi, while waiting for their flight in the terminal. In 2003, a $1.6 million air traffic control tower opened to ensure the safety of the flights at the airport.
Those in need of ground transportation have a choice of renting a car or hiring the taxi and limousine service, from inside the terminal. The airport parking lot is convenient for those needing to park a car before a flight. While in the Golden Triangle area, become a guest of Best Western hotels and enjoy comfortable accommodations and excellent guest services.
John Grisham Room
The John Grisham Room is located in the Mississippi State University Mitchell Memorial Library, in Starkville. Exhibits of the bestselling author's original manuscripts, rough drafts, fan mail and even items from his personal life are on display. The Firm, Grisham's first best seller, was made into a movie, followed by The Client, The Pelican Brief, Time to Kill and four additional novels.
Grisham graduated from Mississippi State University in 1977 and became a Mississippi State legislator from 1983 to 1990. The room was dedicated in 1998 and hosts MSU Library events throughout the year. While visiting northern Mississippi, consider staying in comfort with Best Western hotels in Columbus.
Magnolia Motor Speedway
The Magnolia Motor Speedway, located in Columbus, is a 3/8-mile dirt oval track. The tracks hosts Super Late Models, Street Stocks, NeSmith Late Models and Mini Stock car races. Racing fans love the high-speed excitement at this state-of-the-art track.
The track is home of the annual Cotton Pickin' 100, Possum Town Grand Prix, Lucas Oil Series, PRO Series and SAS Late Model Series races. While in Possum Town, be sure to visit the Welcome Center and home of Tennessee Williams, the famous playwright and author of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Rest comfortably with Best Western hotels. Have fun in northern Mississippi.
Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
The Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 48,000 acres of woodlands, northwest of Brooksville. The refuge has been a preservation grounds for wildlife since it was established in 1940. Carry your binoculars and camera while hiking on the Refuge trails to spot a variety of wildlife including, beaver, otter, white-tailed deer, American alligators and over 250 species of birds.
The observation platforms are great for spotting wildlife. The best views of the Refuge and of Loakfoma Lake, are from the Morgan Hill overlook. The Bluff Lake Boardwalk allows visitors to access cypress island. The Best Western Executive Suites, in Columbus, is a convenient lodging option for northern Mississippi travelers.
Tennessee Williams Home
The Tennessee Williams Home, is a blue and yellow "gingerbread house", located in Columbus. It was the childhood home of Williams, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, author of A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The home was built in 1875 and was originally the rectory for the St. Paul's Episcopal Church. It was moved to its current location, to avoid demolition.
The Columbus Welcome Center is now located in the home. While in town, enjoy touring a few other historical sites including the Lowndes County Courthouse, the Franklin Academy and Rosewood Manor. The Best Western Executive Suites offers comfortable accommodations and wonderful guest amenities, for northern Mississippi travelers.
