5 Great Ways to Spend a Day in Brookhaven, MS

2. Janie’s Pastry

After you get all your fresh fruits and vegetables at the market, head on over to Janie’s bakery for breakfast or lunch. At Janie’s Bakery, you can find delicious food, coffee, tea, and homemade baked pastries. Oftentimes, they even make themed pastries, like their Pokemon or Ghostbusters iced cookies. They are also wheelchair accessible.

3. Lincoln County Historical and Jewish Heritage Museum

Once you’ve filled your belly with pastries, it’s time to head on over and learn some history at the Lincoln County Historical Museum. The building which houses the museum was originally a synagogue built-in 1896.

The museum features many artifacts that are relevant to the history of Lincoln county. It also showcases a B’nai Sholom Jewish heritage exhibit and rotating monthly exhibits containing all sorts of fascinating history. You can visit Tuesday, Thursday, and the first Saturday of every month from 10 am-2 pm. You can also book an appointment.

4. Lake Lincoln State Park

Just outside of Brookhaven is the gorgeous Lake Lincoln, State Park. Situated on a lake, the state park is open for camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, and even water skiing. The park is great for the kids and also has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. They also have cabins you can rent and stay in. Lake Lincoln would be a great place for an afternoon picnic to continue your fun day.

5. Brookhaven Little Theater

End your fantastic day with some live entertainment at Brookhaven Little Theater or BLT. Brookhaven Little Theater is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing art and entertainment to the community of Brookhaven. They have great features such as The Diary of Anne Frank, Beauty and the Beast, and Mozart by Candlelight. Your kids can enjoy fun shows like Frozen Jr, Matilda, and Willy Wonka Kids. They even occasionally have camps for kids and teens.

Brookhaven has everything you could want in a small town from local shops to great outdoor parks to fine arts. You’ll be able to experience small-town life and learn more about Brookhaven. Brookhaven MS always has great events happening so you might check out their local calendar when planning your trip. While you are out adventuring, stop by Stan King GM Superstore to see how you can save plenty in 2020.

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