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
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Visiting the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum
A significant stop for any fans of Elvis Presley is his birthplace and museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, where he lived until he was 13, when the family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. The complex includes his actual birth home, a museum dedicated to his impact on Tupelo and the world, and a restored historic church that was moved from a few blocks away. The birthplace and museum … [Read more...] about Visiting the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum
Small Town Saturday: Tupelo, MS
With a population of around 35,000, Tupelo, Mississippi is perhaps best known for its connection to Elvis Presley, who was born here. Named for the type of tree of the same name, the city was home to a number of Native American tribes up until the Trail of Tears. It also was home to a Civil War battle and the battlefield has been designated by the National Park Service. In … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Tupelo, MS
Southern Stays: Gold Strike Resort and Casino
Prior to my visit to the Mississippi Delta, the only time I'd ever stayed in a casino was in Las Vegas. But Tunica, Mississippi is one of the best places for gambling in the south, so my trip included a stop here. The nicest hotel and casino in the area is Gold Strike Resort and Casino, an MGM property. There are three properties in the same parking lot in the Robinsonville … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Gold Strike Resort and Casino
Classic Eats: The Hollywood Cafe
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. The Hollywood Cafe in Tunica Resorts, also known as Robinsonville, Mississippi is as much a part of legend here as blues artists. It was referenced in the famous song "Walking in Memphis" by musician Mark Cohn, who has his own wall of … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Hollywood Cafe
