Blocker Cemetery detailsGoogle Maps · LL Walker
Milton Blocker was among the first settlers to move to the Indian lands that became DeSoto County.
About Olive Branch
A town with its own rhythm
1836 BBQ & Grill, Olive Branch
Olive Branch City Park offers shaded trails and lake views that set an easy pace for families and outdoor lovers.
Lakeside parks, 1836 BBQ & Grill, and a growing arts scene in Old Towne Olive Branch.
Old Towne Olive Branch continues to add restaurants, coffee shops, and arts programming, including favorites like 1836 BBQ & Grill.
Golf, bonsai gardens, and community events round out a town that feels both relaxed and on the move.
- Holiday Inn University, 1969
Historical labels sourced from the DeSoto County Genealogical Society history.
What to know before you go
City Park lakefront
Walk shaded paths, pause on benches, and enjoy calm water views in the heart of town.
Olive Branch, Mississippi
Old Towne dining
Find BBQ, coffee houses, and neighborhood restaurants steps from local shops.
1836 BBQ & Grill, Olive Branch
Brussels Bonsai
Tour one of the country's notable bonsai nurseries and gardens.
Brussels Bonsai, Olive Branch
Through the lens
Olive Branch in photos
Real DeSoto County photography from parks, venues, and main streets across town. Tap any image to view larger.
Plan your visit
Explore Olive Branch
Browse 97 published places across dining, activities, and lodging, every listing links out to the partner's own site.
Local favorites
Places to know in Olive Branch
A photography-led snapshot of top-rated dining, activities, and stays, each card links to details and the partner site.
Things to do
Explore activities in Olive Branch
- Blocker Cemetery details
Olive Branch City Hall Museum detailsVisit DeSoto County
Olive Branch’s one-room museum, a little-known gem at City Hall, contains 12 cases of artifacts.
Olive Branch Farmers Market detailsVisit DeSoto County
, Olive Branch City Hall Parking Lot The market is held each Saturday, June through October, from 8am-12pm.
Olive Branch Arts Council detailsGoogle Maps · DeSoto Arts Council
The Olive Branch Arts Council promotes an appreciation of the arts throughout the Olive Branch community offering various opportunities for all ages to experience the arts.
Where to eat
Dining in DeSoto in Olive Branch
Sweet Elouise detailsGoogle Maps · Sweet Elouise
Sweet Elouise is a dining spot in Olive Branch for locals and visitors exploring DeSoto County.
Mad Lab Nutrition detailsGoogle Maps · MAD Lab Nutrition
Mad Lab Nutrition in Olive Branch offers protein shakes, loaded teas, and healthy meal replacement beverages.
Veteran Nutrition detailsGoogle Maps · Dustin Turner
Veteran Nutrition in Olive Branch offers nutritious shakes, loaded teas, and healthy beverage options for wellness-focused visitors.
Bare Fruit Acai Bar detailsGoogle Maps · Bare Fruit Acai Bar
Casual acai bar serving custom acai bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, waffles, and oats made with quality ingredients.
Where to stay
Find your stay in Olive Branch
The Fountain South Bed & Breakfast detailsGoogle Maps · The Fountain South
Guest-friendly accommodations in Olive Branch, well suited for weekend trips and business travel.
Comfort Suites detailsGoogle Maps · Comfort Suites Olive Branch - Memphis South
Airy rooms with flat-screens in a casual hotel offering an outdoor pool, a hot tub & a gym.
Andover Plantation Bed & Breakfast detailsGoogle Maps · Judah Davis
A relaxing bed and breakfast in Olive Branch featuring clean rooms, a pool, and an on-site golf course.
Hilton Garden Inn detailsGoogle Maps · Hilton Garden Inn Olive Branch
Casual rooms in a relaxed hotel offering a restaurant & a bar, plus an indoor pool & a gym.
On the map
Find your way around Olive Branch
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Six towns, one county
More DeSoto towns to explore
Each community has its own pace. Pick another town hub to keep planning.
Southaven
Live music at Snowden Grove, the Snowden District gateway, and Memphis-metro convenience without leaving Mississippi.
Southaven, Mississippi
Hernando
County-seat charm with Cedar Hill Farm, the DeSoto County Museum, and courthouse square events.
Cedar Hill Farm, Hernando
Horn Lake
Latimer Lakes Park, Circle G Ranch, and the American Contract Bridge League Museum.
Latimer Lakes Park, Horn Lake
Walls
Riverfront trails, picnic pavilions, and Mississippi River views at Hernando DeSoto River Park.
Hernando DeSoto River Park, Walls
Nesbit
Glamping at Blue Haze Farms, cut-your-own trees, and country dining across the Nesbit countryside.
Blue Haze Farms, Nesbit
Scenes from Olive Branch
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