Tech-free things to do in DeSoto County

Sometimes, the only way we can reconnect with friends and family is when we disconnect from the outside world. Luckily, DeSoto County, Mississippi, has many tech-free activities, so putting away our phones, laptops and more is a breeze. 

Get outdoors
As the third largest county in the Magnolia State, DeSoto County’s 497 square miles offer ample opportunity to discover the great outdoors. Here are a few options:

• Arkabutla Lake (Hernando) *Some recreational areas are currently closed due to repairs on the dam. 

• Cedar Hill Farm (Hernando)

• Conger Park (Hernando)

• Latimer Lakes Park (Horn Lake)

• Horn Lake Fitness Court (Horn Lake)

• Nesbit Blueberry Plantation (Nesbit)

• Olive Branch City Park (Olive Branch)

• Central Park (Southaven)

• DeSoto County Veterans Park (Southaven)

• BankPlus Sports Center (Southaven)

• Hernando DeSoto River Park (Walls)

Get creative
You and your crew can flex creative muscles in various ways here at the top of the ‘Sip.

• Pick-N-Paint Studio (Olive Branch)

• Pottery Haven (Southaven)

• The BBQ Allstars Cooking Class (Southaven)

Get something new
With dozens (and dozens!) of locally owned shops and big-box retailers galore, shopping till you drop is quite easy to do here in DeSoto County. Here are just a few suggestions to help get your shopping spree started.

• Bon Von Gifts (Hernando)

• Cynthia’s Boutique (Hernando)

• The Square Cupboard (Hernando)

• The Bunker Boutique (Hernando)

• Paisley Pineapple (Olive Branch)

• The Kollective (Olive Branch)

• The Wooden Door (Olive Branch)

• Lindy Lou’s Boutique (Olive Branch)

• SoCo (Southaven)

• The Branch Boutique (Southaven)

• Magnolia House (Southaven)

• Sugar & Honey (Southaven)

• Tanger Outlets (Southaven)

Get away (but not too far!)
How about a staycation? Unplug at one of DeSoto County’s bed and breakfasts or enjoy a fun glamping experience.

• Hernando Hideaway Bed & Breakfast (Hernando)

• Bonne Terre (Nesbit)

• Blue Haze Farms (Nesbit)

• Andover Plantation Bed & Breakfast (Olive Branch)

OK, now that you’ve read this blog post on your phone or computer, it’s time to put that technology away! Get out there and discover all the tech-free things DeSoto County has to offer, y’all.