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-- where roots run deep, and history and culture have intertwined to create a place unique to the world.
For the thousands of visitors who come each year, the Delta is more than just part of something larger. More than a region or a feature on a map, the Delta is a land unto itself. And within its borders lie the things visitors seek:
- Back street juke joints churning out the Mississippi Delta Blues.
- Internationally known restaurants serving up fine cuisine and home-cooked delicacies.
- World-class gaming venues featuring marquee entertainment.
Mississippi Delta Travelers Tour
Experience the Mississippi Delta through the eyes of one Delta traveler. Journey with him to DeSoto County with its history-rich towns just minutes from Memphis featuring antique to boutique shopping, delectable dining and championship Mississippi golf. Then head on over to Tunica, with its gleaming casinos and championship golf courses. Venture into Clarksdale, home to famous blues musicians and the world renowned Delta Blues Museum and the Hopson Plantation, one of the largest cotton farming operations in the South. Drive down famous Highway 61 to Cleveland and the Historic Crosstie Shopping District, offering an array of specialty shops, antique stores and cafes that serve down home southern cooking.
Ride with our traveler to Greenville, home to some of the country's great writers and a city that blends Native American history with the Blues, cotton and casino gaming. And on to nearby Leland, the town that spawned one of the most popular Muppet characters, Kermit the Frog. Continue on to Indianola, - a special place in blues music history - hometown of legendary Blues musician B.B. King, and home to one-of-a-kind Southern treats at the nationally recognized Indianola Pecan House.
Be part of the trip as our traveler explores more of the Mississippi Delta Blues in Greenwood and discovers the three "final resting places" of the enigmatic Robert Johnson, King of the Delta Blues. Unearth the mystery at the Greenwood Blues Heritage Museum & Gallery and find out how Southern hospitality and high-class comfort combine at the Alluvian Hotel and Spa.
Jump in the car and head south to Yazoo County, the land that inspired acclaimed author Willie Morris to share his childhood memories in My Dog Skip. Experience the town's history and culture at the Oakes African-American Cultural Center and visit some of the most beautiful antebellum homes in Mississippi. Finally, weave your way further South on Hwy 61 to Vicksburg, Mississippi set high on a bluff overlooking the mighty Mississippi River. Here you can enjoy unique shops and art galleries, the reverence of the Vicksburg National Military Park or the excitement of the river casinos.
Enjoy our traveler's Delta Travel Diary and then make plans to feel the Delta rhythm for yourself with a trip to through the Mississippi Delta.
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Erik Hastings Travel Video on the Delta
Photography Retrospective Delta Democrat Times
4/25/2008 - 6/6/2008
3rd Annual North MS Senior Expo
5/9/2008
Newk's Express Cafe AA Open
5/9/2008 - 5/11/2008
Tunica Arena & Exposition Center
5/9/2008 - 5/11/2008
Friday at the Stage
5/9/2008 7:30:00 PM - 5/9/2008 10:30:00 PM
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