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Vaught–Hemingway Stadium

Vaught–Hemingway Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium located in University, Mississippi, United States (although it has an Oxford address). It comes under University of Mississippi. Weather is mildest over March, April, May, October and November, with 63–81°F highs.

Photo: Matthew Nichols, CC BY 2.0
Where
In University
1 place to stay
Open since
1915
University of Mississippi
Wikipedia readers
59K
a year · #427 of 7,799
In brief

A stadium & arena inside University

Oxford is the nearest base

Oxford is 1 miles south, with 21 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Memphis

Memphis is about 57 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Established in 1915

Vaught–Hemingway Stadium dates from 1915 and is run by University of Mississippi. About ↓

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov

March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 63–81°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Warm months and cold ones

Here is how the weather at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium changes month by month.

Jan52° / 32°
Feb56° / 36°
Mar65° / 42°
Apr74° / 50°
May81° / 59°
Jun88° / 67°
Jul90° / 70°
Aug90° / 68°
Sep85° / 62°
Oct75° / 50°
Nov63° / 40°
Dec54° / 35°
Typical highs and lows in University. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for University. University’s full climate →
About

Vaught–Hemingway Stadium

Vaught–Hemingway Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium located in University, Mississippi, United States (although it has an Oxford address). The stadium serves as the home for the University of Mississippi Rebels college football team. The stadium is named after Johnny Vaught and Judge William Hemingway.

Type
Stadium & arena
Established
1915
Run by
University of Mississippi
Wikipedia readers
59K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to stay near Vaught–Hemingway Stadium

The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Oxford (21) and Taylor (3).

Vaught–Hemingway Stadium1University1Oxford21Taylor3Batesville11Water Valley3Sardis5Como4Graceland Too10 mi
Vaught–Hemingway Stadium12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Graceland Too
In town

University

1 place to stay · 1 hotel

You’re already here.

5,315 people

5 min drive

Oxford

21 places to stay · 17 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins

26,773 people · 22% vacation homes

1 mi south of Vaught–Hemingway Stadium

10 min drive

Taylor

3 places to stay · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins

409 people · 22% vacation homes

7 mi southwest of Vaught–Hemingway Stadium

35 min drive

Batesville

11 places to stay · 10 hotels · 1 motel

7,325 people

23 mi west of Vaught–Hemingway Stadium

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Vaught–Hemingway StadiumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Universityin town—1 1 hotel5,315——
Oxford 22% vacation homes1 mi south—21 17 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins26,773$386KC+
Taylor 22% vacation homes7 mi southwest10 min3 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins409$284K—
Batesville23 mi west35 min11 10 hotels · 1 motel7,325$222KD
Water Valley15 mi south20 min3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B3,414$136KD
Holly Springs29 mi north45 min13 8 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground6,402$110K—
Sardis22 mi west35 min5 1 hotel · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins1,670$83K—
Como25 mi northwest40 min4 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs1,064$181K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

TUPTupelo Regional44 mi
MEMFrederick W. Smith · major hub53 mi
GTRGolden Triangle Regional83 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Vaught–Hemingway Stadium’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Make a day of it near Vaught–Hemingway Stadium

Also within 67 miles are these.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

SS Sultana: Template:Thomas W. Bankes, Public domain · Natchez Trace Parkway: Carol M. Highsmith (1946–), Public domain · Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · National Civil Rights Museum: Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · FedExForum: Marco Espino-Ovalle, Public domain · Graceland Too: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0 · Blues Hall of Fame: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mid-South Coliseum: bcbuckner, CC BY 2.0

Common questions

Vaught–Hemingway Stadium, answered

Is Vaught–Hemingway Stadium in University?

Yes. It’s inside University, MS.

When is the best time to visit Vaught–Hemingway Stadium?

March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 63–81°.

How far is Vaught–Hemingway Stadium from Memphis?

About 57 miles northwest of Memphis, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Vaught–Hemingway Stadium?

Tupelo Regional (TUP), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 53 miles.

Where should I stay near Vaught–Hemingway Stadium?

Oxford (1 mi, 21 places to stay), Taylor (7 mi, 3 places to stay) and Batesville (23 mi, 11 places to stay).

From locals

What locals in University say

Questions and tips go in University’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.