{"id":10402,"date":"2021-08-16T10:43:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T15:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=10402"},"modified":"2023-03-17T10:32:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T15:32:57","slug":"eat-stay-play-oxford-2","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/experiences\/eat-stay-play-oxford-2\/","title":{"rendered":"EAT, STAY, PLAY: OXFORD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Touted as the &#8220;Cultural Mecca of the South&#8221;, creativity abounds in <a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/\">Oxford<\/a> as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford&#8217;s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. We invite you to experience all Oxford has to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:900\">Eat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ajax-Diner-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18260 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" width=\"726\" height=\"519\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ajax-Diner-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18260 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" width=\"726\" height=\"519\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ajaxdiner.com\/\">Ajax Diner<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size advgb-dyn-5e80d28e wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ajaxdiner.com\/\">Ajax Diner<\/a> has been serving Oxford award winning Mississippi cuisine for over twenty years. Ajax is known for being the go-to place for great comfort food like chicken and dumplings, turkey and dressing, classic casseroles, and, oh, the gravy, lots of gravy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/place\/bottletree-bakery\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bottletree-Bakery-Oxford.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18259 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" width=\"723\" height=\"516\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bottletree-Bakery-Oxford.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18259 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" width=\"723\" height=\"516\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/place\/bottletree-bakery\/\">Bottle Tree Bakery<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size advgb-dyn-1d96fcea wp-block-paragraph\">Specializing in European Style Breads &amp; Pastries, Deli Sandwiches, and Specialty Coffee the Bottle Tree Bakery is a unique and flavorful setting for breakfast, lunch, or any time in-between. Located just off the Oxford Square, this bistro setting is the perfect spot to stop in for cup of coffee, or to stay and enjoy an impressive selection of classic baked good.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/place\/handy-andy\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Handy-Andy-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18258 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" width=\"726\" height=\"584\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Handy-Andy-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18258 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" width=\"726\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Handy-Andy-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg 363w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Handy-Andy-Oxford-Mississippi-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/place\/handy-andy\/\">Handy Andy BBQ<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size advgb-dyn-2b7be707 wp-block-paragraph\">Voted Oxford&#8217;s Best BBQ &amp; Best Burger, Handy Andy BBQ is the classic BBQ joint featuring pulled pork sandwiches piled high with tangy slaw and served with a choice of sides. This local favorite is sure to be busy so be sure to show up early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:900\">Stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-Z-Bed-Breakfast-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18263 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" width=\"1081\" height=\"561\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-Z-Bed-Breakfast-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18263 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" width=\"1081\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-Z-Bed-Breakfast-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg 644w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-Z-Bed-Breakfast-Oxford-Mississippi-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-Z-Bed-Breakfast-Oxford-Mississippi-540x280.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1081px) 100vw, 1081px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/jantwgi-hilton-garden-inn-jackson-downtown\/?SEO_id=GMB-GI-JANTWGI&amp;y_source=1_MjA4MzIyMy03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D\">The Z Bed &amp; Breakfast<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thez-oxford.com\/\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For a convenient location to enjoy historic Oxford, Mississippi, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thez-oxford.com\/\">The Z Bed &amp; Breakfast<\/a> is beautifully decorated home near the heart of the city. Between a full, homemade breakfast in the morning and a glass of wine on a front-porch swing at night, guests can easily spend the day exploring the bustling downtown or the gorgeous Ole Miss campus. With each room designed to combine southern charm with luxurious comfort, there is a restful, romantic weekend available in this eclectic Southern classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Castle-Hill-Resort-Oxford-Mississippi-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18264 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"527\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Castle-Hill-Resort-Oxford-Mississippi-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18264 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Castle-Hill-Resort-Oxford-Mississippi-1024x500.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Castle-Hill-Resort-Oxford-Mississippi-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Castle-Hill-Resort-Oxford-Mississippi-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Castle-Hill-Resort-Oxford-Mississippi-540x264.jpg 540w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Castle-Hill-Resort-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlehilloxford.com\/\">Castle Hill Resort<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">What began in 2001 as a bed &amp; breakfast is today also a highly sought-after event venue. Featuring a 4,000 sq. ft room, crystal chandeliers, and more than 25 feet of mahogany wood bar space this well-appointed property is suitable for any event. Guests will find a luxurious room in one of three buildings on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlehilloxford.com\/\">Castle Hill Resort<\/a> property, along with a gourmet breakfast that will set the mood for any event or excursion around the city of Oxford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:900\">Play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/about-oxford\/the-square\/\">The Oxford Square<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The square is home to a variety of shops and elegant boutiques including the south&#8217;s oldest department store. Around the bend, you will find one of the nation&#8217;s most renowned independent bookstores and an art gallery featuring a variety of art forms and monthly showings. Extraordinary cuisine is also abundant around the<a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/about-oxford\/the-square\/\"> Historic Downtown Square.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/attractions\/rowan-oak\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-RowanOak01-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18255 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-RowanOak01-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18255 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-RowanOak01-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-RowanOak01-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-RowanOak01-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-RowanOak01-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-RowanOak01-540x359.jpg 540w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-RowanOak01.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/attractions\/rowan-oak\/\">William Faulkner&#8217;s Rowan Oak<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/attractions\/rowan-oak\/\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/attractions\/rowan-oak\/\">Rowan Oak<\/a> became home to Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner in 1930. Faulkner christened the house &#8220;Rowan Oak&#8221; after the legend of the Rowan tree, believed by Celtic people to harbor magic powers of safety and protection. While residing there with his family, he wrote such masterpieces as&nbsp;<em>As I Lay Dying<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Absalom, Absalom!, Light<\/em>&nbsp;<em>in August<\/em>, and&nbsp;<em>A Fable<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/attractions\/j-d-williams-library\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ole-Miss-Library-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18256 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ole-Miss-Library-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18256 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ole-Miss-Library-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg 914w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ole-Miss-Library-Oxford-Mississippi-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ole-Miss-Library-Oxford-Mississippi-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ole-Miss-Library-Oxford-Mississippi-540x342.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/attractions\/j-d-williams-library\/\">Blues Archive<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Located on the campus of the University of Mississippi in the J.D. Williams Library, the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/attractions\/j-d-williams-library\/\">Blues Archive<\/a> houses the world&#8217;s most extensive collection of blues recordings and related material.&nbsp; Three major collections form the nucleus of the archive.&nbsp; The B.B. King Collection includes more than 7,000 recordings ranging from classic blues to big-band jazz, films, photographs, and other promotional materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-Square-Oxford-Mississippi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18257 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-Square-Oxford-Mississippi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18257 lazyload\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-Square-Oxford-Mississippi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-Square-Oxford-Mississippi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-Square-Oxford-Mississippi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-Square-Oxford-Mississippi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-Square-Oxford-Mississippi-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Oxford-Square-Oxford-Mississippi.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/about-oxford\/the-square\/\">The Oxford Square<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The square is home to a variety of shops and elegant boutiques including the south&#8217;s oldest department store. Around the bend, you will find one of the nation&#8217;s most renowned independent bookstores and an art gallery featuring a variety of art forms and monthly showings. Extraordinary cuisine is also abundant around the<a href=\"https:\/\/visitoxfordms.com\/about-oxford\/the-square\/\"> Historic Downtown Square.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Touted as the &#8220;Cultural Mecca of the South&#8221;, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford&#8217;s rich history, small town charm and creative community. 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