Following the success of the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, the 28,000 square-foot Grammy Museum Mississippi opened in March 2016 to much success. It focuses on the importance of musicians from the state in the world stage. The museum is a significant stop for any music fans visiting the Mississippi Delta. What to See at the Grammy Museum Mississippi Visitors first … [Read more...] about Visiting the Grammy Museum Mississippi
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6 Must Eat Dishes in the Mississippi Delta
The Mississippi Delta is known as ground zero for American music, especially blues music. But there are some unique dishes only found in the Delta and its surrounding areas. Everyone has recommendations for you, no matter who you ask. There are many must-eat dishes, but these are just a few that visitors can’t miss. What is your favorite dish in the Mississippi Delta? … [Read more...] about 6 Must Eat Dishes in the Mississippi Delta
Weekend Guide to Natchez, Mississippi
For a taste of the Old South, look no further than Natchez, Mississippi, a town that dates back over 300 years. Its location on the Mississippi River and near the Natchez Trace Parkway makes it steeped in Native American history. African, French, Spanish, and British settlers also left their mark on the land. The area is also home to some of the country's oldest African … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Natchez, Mississippi
Gameday Guide to Oxford, Mississippi
It's fall in the South, which means a few things. The humidity has started to lessen and the temperatures started to lower. The students are back in school. And college football season is upon us. No matter what team you root for, the region has so many great college towns with plenty to offer beyond the campus. Our first in a series of guides comes to you from Oxford, home … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Oxford, Mississippi
Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Delta
The Mississippi Delta makes for a great weekend getaway. Named for the floodplains between the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, the region is where American music was born from the songs of sharecroppers. Today, there are blue markers on Highway 61 that denote significant music history. Rent a car in Memphis, preferably something classic like a pink Cadillac, and drive … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Delta