Greenville

Greenville, Mississippi rests easily on the banks of the Mississippi River, and is a large hub of commerce. Since it's founding in 1828, the city has served as the trading center and manufacturing nucleus for the small agrarian communities in the Delta. Among the top five largest cities in Mississippi, Greenville is home to a myriad of cultural backgrounds, and boasts the largest number of writers per capita than any other city in the US. Traditionally linked to agriculture, the production of catfish now rivals cotton in economic impact, and modern casinos provide entertainment along the river. The Great River Road runs through it, area museums tell its story, and one of the nation's most unique visitors center, the River Road Queen, welcomes travelers to Greenville, Mississippi and our state.

Top Attractions

• Great River Road
• Greenville's Writer's Exhibit: William Alexander Percy Library
• Old Number One Firehouse Museum
• Winterville Mounds and Museum
• The Great Wall of Mississippi

Top Events

• Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival - September
• Delta Blues Week - September
• Greenville Balloon Festival - September
• Delta Springfest - March
• Catfish Races - May

Top Accommodations

• Camelot B&B
• Best Western Regency Inn and Conference Center
• Express Inn
• Fairfield Inn by Mariott
• Hampton Inn
• Ramada Inn
  
  Greenville Official Website

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