The lake getaway you need now in 1 easy summer road trip from Huntsville

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A great summer road trip from Huntsville, a young man and woman relax on the back of a boat on Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, Mississippi — (Explore RidgeUnwind with a few days relaxing on Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, Mississippi, near Jackson. (Explore Ridgeland)

We have a summer road trip from Huntsville that we believe you’ll love, especially if you’re into breezy lakeside vibes, satisfying dockside dinners and sailing on wide-open waters: Ridgeland, Mississippi, home to Barnett Reservoir, or “The Rez” as the locals say.

We know—we have many wonderful lakes here in Alabama, including a couple that are practically in our backyards. Not knocking them one bit! The point here is that traveling out of state and away from it all truly makes it a getaway.

Beyond the distance and change of scenery, expect to be refreshed by new experiences that may surprise you for a town of less than 25,000 people.

Let’s dive in! Read on to learn how to plan the perfect summer road trip from Huntsville to Ridgeland, Mississippi.

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