A lot of folks are retiring here, too. Despite the changes and the gentrification of the town, Oxford hasn't forgotten the man who put it on the map. A must-see attraction in Oxford is Rowan Oak, above, the house that William Faulkner bought in 1930. He christened the house after the Celtic legend of the rowan tree, which was thought to have magic powers of protection. The stately old house is now owned by the University of Mississippi and is open to the public 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Admission is free.
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