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DRIVE THROUGH THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA BLUES with these visits and stops.

• One night (1) at the The Bungalow Airbnb in Indianola
• Gift certificate to the Blue Biscuit Cafe in Indianola
• Lunch for four (4) at The Crown Restaurant in Indianola
• Two (2) passes to the B.B. King Museum in Indianola
• Two (2) passes to the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale 
• Certificate to Hooker Grocer and Eatery in Clarksdale
• Private tour for two (2) to Dockery Farms in Dockery
• Two (2) nights at the Cotton House Hotel (one room) in Cleveland 
• Two (2) passes to GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi in Cleveland 
• Gift certificate to Delta Meat Market Restaurant in Cleveland
• Gift certificate to Mississippi Grounds Coffee Shop in Cleveland 
• Gift certificate for two (2) to the Gallery Restaurant in Merigold 
• Private tour for two (2) to McCarty pottery studio and gardens in Merigold  
• Gift certificate to Crawdad's in Merigold
• Voices of Mississippi CD/DVD box set by Williams Ferris. GRAMMY winner for Best Historical Album (2018)

The Bungalow Airbnb, "a true Delta experience" located in Indianola's Historic District on scenic Indian Bayou, is just yards away from its sister restaurant The Blue Biscuit and walking distance to downtown Indianola. Everyone loves the large walk-in glass-roof shower and lounging on the porch or poolside with coffee or cocktails. International guests especially love the proximity of The Bungalow to the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, The Blue Biscuit, and nearby historic sites.

The Blue Biscuit Cafe serves up the the Delta's best Southern Classics in a circa 1949 storefront across the street from the B.B. King Museum. The Biscuit is cozy and casual with funky, eclectic decor, and a fun, laid-back atmosphere.  

The Crown Restaurant in downtown Indianola is the inspiration and the testing or tasting ground for all of the delicious products of Taste of Gourmet from their Smoked Catfish Pate and Mississippi Delta Fudge Pie to their Jezebel Sauce served with the Royal Beef sandwich. Enjoy lunch and browse their collection of unique Mississippi books and gifts for all of your gift giving needs. Be sure and ask for a handwritten note for a lovely personal touch.

The B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center shares the story of King's life, his career, and stories of the Delta - its history and music, social mores and race relations, literature and legends, adversities and successes.  

Delta Blues Museum is Mississippi's oldest music museum and housed in the renovated Yazoo and Mississippi River Valley Railroad Depot.  The museum presents the history of the Blues through photos, written word, artifacts and instruments. 

Hooker Grocer and Eatery, a stone's throw from the Delta Blues Museum, is a restaurant and bar serving southern classics with an upscaled casual twist and is named after Clarksdale's own John Lee Hooker.  

Dockery Farms was established in 1895 to produce cotton, America's biggest export at the time. African Americans who worked at Dockery, including blues pioneer Charley Patton, created a culture that inspired the music we know as the blues. Their songs influenced the development of popular music all over the world. 

Have a travel experience worth talking about at Cotton House Cleveland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, where classic Southern hospitality and tradition are infused with bold, modern energy. Located on Cotton Row, the Cotton House is the perfect home base for experiencing Mississippi Delta attractions, including GRAMMY Museum Mississippi and stops along the Mississippi Blues Trail.

GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is an exciting and interactive celebration of the power of music occupying a vibrant new space in Cleveland, Mississippi. Cutting edge exhibits, interactive experiences and films provide a one-of-a-kind visitor experience — engaging, educational, celebratory and inspirational.

Located in the Cotton House Hotel is Chef Cole Ellis' Delta Meat Market.  Cole was a semifinalist in 2017 for the James Beard Award for “Best Chef South.” The Delta Meat Market has been recognized for its butchery program, food service, and catering in Bon Appetit, Southern Living, Delta Magazine, and Garden & Gun just to list a few. Cole’s most recent achievement was being listed as #3 in Southern Living's Best Chefs of the South 2019.

McCarty Pottery began when Lee and Pup McCarty started making their famous pottery of Mississippi clay in 1954, concentrating on both artistic and functional pieces identified by the trademarked "river." Platters, casserole dishes, lamps, hanging planters, dinnerware and a large variety of sculptures are among pieces adorning homes across America and the world. The McCarty's unique style, again with the focus on the simple yet elegant, is one of the main reasons for the "collectability" of the pottery. 

Founded by Lee and Pup McCarty in 1991, the Gallery Restaurant, located in downtown Merigold, has been serving lunch and hosting special events for over twenty-five years. The Gallery is a perfect place for a unique lunch served on McCarty's pottery.

A local favorite, Crawdad's, has the feel of a hunting lodge with welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, a large bar, and on many weekend nights, live music.  

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