THE DELTA

Clarksdale
www.clarksdale.com

Clarksdale Station has two new tenants Earthen Vessels Pottery and Mingles Sports Bar. These businesses are located next to #1 Blues Alley, home of the Delta Blues Museum.

Float and camp along the Mississippi River on one of three distinct wilderness experiences, a float trip, a round trip or a habitat trip provided by Quapaw Canoe Company. 662.627.4070.

The Belle Clark Bed & Breakfast (Clarksdale) brings history and a wonderful ambiance to the city of Clarksdale. This home was built in 1859 by the founders of Clarksdale, John and Eliza Clark. The house has been completely renovated back to its original state. For more information, call 662.627.7337.

Cleveland
www.visitclevelandms.com

The Warehouse (Cleveland) is a newly renovated warehouse that now features a wonderful art gallery, and café in the historic district. Be sure to check it out for unique art and ambiance! Call 662.843.2712 for more details.

Recently inducted into the Elite Dining Hall of Fame by Nation's Restaurant News, KC's Restaurant (Cleveland) serves its guests the best that fine dining has to offer. For more information, please call 662.843.2712.

Greenwood
www.gcvb.com

The Blues Heritage Museum and Gallery preserves the history of one of the only true American art forms, the blues, and is specifically dedicated to Robert Johnson, the renowned "King of the Delta blues Singer", as well as to singers and musicians of the central Delta area. This extensive collection of blues material has been compiled through the dedication and efforts of music historian Steve LaVere, who has operated in every facet of the music business on behalf of many Delta musicians and has overseen all licensing of the recordings, photographs, and compositions of Johnson since 1974. The museum is free of charge and open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. The gallery features such items as calendars, books, t-shirts, as well as other items for sale. Please call 1.800.748.9064 for more details.

Leland

The Highway 61 Blues Museum, in downtown Leland, recently opened. The museum features exhibits on Blues legends including Jimmy Reed, Son Thomas, Willie Foster, Bougaloo Ames, and other artists from the Delta region. The museum serves a dual purpose - to honor the Delta's Blues artists and to educate the public about the Mississippi Delta's contributions to the Blues. For information go to: www.highway61blues.com

Tunica
www.tunicamiss.org

The Tunica RiverPark (Tunica) is slated for opening in September of 2003. This $23 million park is designed to highlight America's greatest river. RiverPark is located on 168 acres and will include a 37,000 square-foot visitor's center with a 48-foot observation platform, a climate controlled closed circuit viewing of wildlife in its natural environment, four large aquariums with native aquatic life, and interpretive exhibits focusing on the relationship between the Delta, its wildlife, the levee system, and the economic impact of the Mississippi River to the area. RiverPark will also have meeting rooms, a boat launch ramp for public use, and will house the "Tunica Queen", a 400 passenger/120-foot paddlewheel boat that will include dinner cruises. For more information, call 888.488.6422.

Yazoo City
www.yazoo.org

Genesis Gallery of Fine Art. Over 30 Mississippi artists are represented at this new gallery on Main Street. Genesis Gallery also features internationally known artists such as Marion Brown, Dale TerBush, Fred Yost, Paul Brown and Helen Gwinn, among other American artists from different states. The gallery houses the National Pastel Society award winning painting "Cherry Tableau" by FG Yost. The gallery opened this fall. To find out more, call 662.746.2222.

Parker-Roark House Bed & Breakfast. This five bedroom Victorian home was built in the late 1890's and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners Garry and Elaine Roark offer the house as a meeting and convention destination as well as providing B&B service. The house is in the Queen Anne, classical revival style with two stories and has a three-story turret at the northwest corner. For more information on the Parker-Roark House, call 662.746.5276.

Of Special Interest

Mississippi's new Magnolia Golf Trail is an organized 14-course trail with a minimal membership fee that enables golfers to enjoy Mississippi's premier courses at affordable prices! Visit www.magnoliagolftrail.com for more details.

If you have a new attraction or event in Mississippi, that you would like to announce on this website, please email Mollie Murphy: momurphy@mississippi.org