With world-class golf courses, Casino Factory Shoppes, outdoor malls, small town boutiques, outstanding gourmet restaurants, live entertainment, historic eateries and 24-hour gaming and gambling, the Mississippi Delta offers one of the best road trips in America.
Whether you want to spend time with family or friends, plan a girlfriend getaway, throw a bachelor party or take off on a week-end getaway, you will be telling stories about your Playin’ in the Delta road trip for the rest of your life. That’s because a Delta road trip adventure is as deep as it is wide.
Day 1
DeSoto County
Brussel's Bonsai in Olive Branch
The largest importer and grower of fine bonsais in the U.S. with over 100,000 square feet of greenhouse space.
901-521-8187
www.brusselsbonsai.com
Choose from 4 championship golf courses in a mild golf-friendly climate
662-393-8770
www.sodesoto.com
Lunch and shopping in Southaven
From quaint town squares to upscale malls, from marvelous antiques to trendy boutiques, DeSoto County is full of venues and values.
662-393-8770
www.sodesoto.com
Dinner and Lodging in DeSoto County
Day 2
Desoto County to Tunica - 25 miles. Use I-69 West
Travel to Tunica
Tunica
Casino Factory Shoppes
Find some of fashion's biggest names at the 40-store outlet shopping center.
662-363-1940
www.casinofactoryshoppes.com
Lunch at Hollywood Café
Located in the heart of the casino resort area, this old farm commissary turned restaurant was made famous by Marc Cohen when mentioned in the hit song Walking in Memphis. Known as the home of the Fried Dill Pickle and the Hubcap Burger. Open for lunch and dinner Monday thru Saturday, and for dinner Friday and Saturday.
662-363-1225
www.tunicamiss.com
9 World-Class Casino/Hotel Resorts
Enjoy nonstop gaming action and live entertainment and choose from over 6,000 quality hotel rooms.
888-488-6422
www.tunicamiss.com
Dinner/Lodging in Tunica
Day 3
Tunica to Lula - 22 miles. Use Hwy 61 South
Lula to Clarksdale - 20 miles. Use Hwy 61 South
Clarksdale to Cleveland - 33 miles. Use Hwy 61 South
Cleveland to Greenville - 36 miles. Use Hwy 61 South to Hwy 82 West.
Lula
Drive to Lula
Lula
Isle of Capri Casino and Entertainment Resort
Located in Lula, 15 minutes from Clarksdale, this casino offers 24-hour casino gaming and entertainment.
800-626-3764
www.clarksdaletourism.com
Travel to Clarksdale
Clarksdale
Lunch and Downtown Shopping in Clarksdale
800-626-3764
www.clarksdaletourism.com
Drive to Cleveland
Cleveland
Historic Downtown Shopping District
Explore Cleveland's many specialty shops and boutiques.
800-295-7473
www.visitclevelandms.com
Drive to Greenville
Greenville
Dinner/Lodging/Casinos
Lighthouse Point Casino and Jubilee Casino
Enjoy two world-class casinos offering 24-hour gaming and entertainment.
800-467-3582
www.lighthouse-casino.com
Harlow's Casino Resort
33,000 square feet of gaming action, 100 rooms, 2 restaurants and 3 bars with a 2,500 seat entertainment complex
662-335-9797
www.harlowscasino.com
Day 4
Greenville to Indianola - 24 miles. Use Hwy 82 East
Indianola to Greenwood - 33 miles. Use Hwy 82 East
Drive to Indianola
Indianola
Indianola Pecan House
Visit the nationally recognized store best known for their praline pecans.
800-541-6252
www.pecanhouse.com
The B. B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center
Located on the corner of Second & Church Streets, the highway marker notes the site where B.B. King played on Saturday nights during his formative years. His signature, handprints and footprints are also embedded on the sidewalk.
662-887-3009
www.bbkingmuseum.org
Lunch & Downtown Shopping
Travel to Greenwood
Greenwood
Viking Range Plant
Tour the plant where Viking Range Corporation has been creating culinary perfection since 1987.
800-748-9064
www.greenwoodms.org
Viking Cooking School
Enjoy hands-on and demonstration lessons from food experts and notable chefs in a complete Viking kitchen.
662-451-6750
www.vikingcookingschool.com
Walking tour of Historic Downtown Greenwood
A tourist attraction by virtue of the character of its buildings, location and selection of unique businesses and events.
800-748-9064
www.greenwoodms.org
Dinner/Lodging in Greenwood
Day 5
Greenwood to Vicksburg - 100 miles. Use Hwy 49 South
Travel to Vicksburg
Lunch in Vicksburg
Old Court House Museum
Experience the history of Vicksburg and the surrounding area.
800-221-3536
www.visitvicksburg.com
Vicksburg Murals
A history of Vicksburg in larger than life murals by renowned muralist, Robert Dafford.
800-221-3536
www.visitvicksburg.com
Beidenharn Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia
Location of the first facility to bottle Coke
800-221-3536
www.visitvicksburg.com
Tour of Homes
Enjoy the splendor of Vicksburg's tour homes dating from the late 1700's to early 1900's
800-221-3536
www.visitvicksburg.com
Dinner/Lodging in Vicksburg