Olive Branch is a perfect small-town in Desoto County. Just 25miles southeast to the big city of Memphis, with highways 178, 302 and 305 coursing through, it has access to all urban amenities including airport. A low crime-rate, low cost of living and housing, tax breaks for retirees, plenty of recreations and excellent senior citizen services attract the elderly. Add thriving economy, education and job opportunities- the liveability shoots up to 79, luring young families too!
The historic downtown features a variety of shops, restaurants and parks to relax and unwind. Immerse yourself in the history of the place by taking a stroll through the Old Towne. While absorbing the enchanting architecture of old buildings, window-shop at the antique shops. The Mid-South Fair is fun for all ages- where you smell hay, hotdogs and funnel cakes and listen to laughs and screams from spinning rides and carnival games. Germantown Festival is a family-oriented event with rides, games, food and booths peddling anything from candles to jewellery.
Picnic with family at the vast Olive Branch City Park that is complete with 3 lakes, fishing pier, tennis courts, walking trail, and amphitheatre for your enjoyment. Magnolia Park has paved trail suitable for enjoying the great outdoors. Brussels Bonsai, a nursery set on 18 rolling acres is the largest U.S importer of bonsai and organises an interesting annual gathering of bonsai Enthusiasts-Rendezvous.
The family ice-skating center, Mid-South Ice House has open skating sessions and lessons, as well as figure skating, hockey, curling and broomball. Set among rolling hills and lakes Plantation golf course has expansive practice facilities! Malco Cinema offers first-run feature films in 12 auditoriums with digital projection. There is a private event room on top of stadium seating and arcade game machines. Snowden Grove Amphitheater features some of the greatest musical events. “Boogie Bowling” weekend at Strike Zone BowlingLanes is unlimited fun for a nominal fee! While at it enjoy the pizza and drinks as wel.
Shop till you drop at Tanger Outlet Mall, carriage Crossing or Southaven Towne Center. The small-town boutique shops like Pink Coconut and quaint antique shops like Shack Antique Mall are always a pleasure to shop in or simply browse! Seafood, Mexican, Japanese-you name it, they have it! Urban Japanese Fusion, Guadalajara, and Sweet Pea’s Table are some of the popular eateries.
NewhomeSource has an attractive listing that caters to everyone’s needs. Starting at low100’s, get yourself a decent 1700sqft 2-bedroom 2-bathroom home! As you stretch your budget and needs, you can be the proud owner of a 4400sqft 5bedroom 4.5 bathroom mansion for a figure close to 500’s! Builders like Magnolia Homes can offer you custom/on-you-lot options if you prefer that. Olive Branch is a perfect small-town city to settle down. With NewHomeSource, you can find your perfect home here. Browse through the site to learn more about the property and new houses for sale in Olive Branch, Mississippi.