Once its storefront was a honky-tonk, strictly for blacks, with fabulous food and hospitality. They’ve been serving up steaks, hot tamales, chili, grilled shrimp and specialty salads for generations. In 2007, Doe’s was honored by the James Beard Foundation with the America’s Classic Award. Experience the rich history for yourself!

Multi-Cuisine, serving lunch, dinner, coffee and specialty drinks/Services-Takes Reservations, walk-Ins welcome.

Take-out, groups and catering. Visit their website for more information

A variety of steaks served in an elegant five -star setting, fine homemade desserts, with riffs of blues music piped in. The chef will give you personal one-on-one service for an unforgettable experience.

Formerly South Main Deli, the restaurant is now Sherman’s at South Main. Sherman’s opened as a family grocery store in 1947. Renovated in 1985, the restaurant is most famous for its homemade pies and unique Delta dining for six decades.

Harlow’s newly updated casino resort and spa blends the excitement of a casino atmosphere with all the amenities and relaxation of a true resort hotel with 105 magnificently appointed guest rooms and suites, three fabulous restaurants, a full-service spa and exercise area, a sparkling oasis with pool and deck area, and an Event Hall. At Harlow’s, delicious dining options offer something for every taste.

Formerly The Greenville Inn & Suites Hotel, the hotel was built in 1883 by the Mississippi Levee Board and stands as one of Greenville’s oldest commercial structures. The hotel offers breakfast, a fitness room, business center, meeting room, wireless internet and a courtyard. Located in downtown Greenville.

Belmont is one of the last remaining antebellum mansions in Greenville/Washington County. Built in 1857 for W.W. Worthington and recently restored to its original grandeur, Belmont is now a Bed and Breakfast and is available for weddings, events and tours. Visit their website for more information.

Located in the restored downtown Sears Building in Greenville, The Lofts at 517 offer luxury hotel rooms and apartments with the Downtown Grille restaurant serving it’s patrons. They are located at 517 Washington Avenue. The building was built in the 1940’s for Sears Roebuck and Company and was occupied by them until the early 1970’s. The now restored 60,000 sq foot building houses 28 total units of which 16 are apartments for rent and 12 are for short stays, retail space, a brewery and the restaurant.

Muppet creator Jim Henson was born in Greenville and raised in Stoneville, just west of Leland. As a child, he spent hours playing along the banks of Deer Creek. It was here that Henson dreamed of and created the character of Kermit the Frog. A visit to Kermit’s birthplace is filled with the fun and creativity of Jim Henson and all his Muppet friends. The exhibit building also operates as a Washington County Welcome Center.

The Great River Road parallels the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana. In similar grand tradition, our state Welcome Center resembles the Victorian riverboats that once ruled the Mighty Mississippi. This unique structure originally served as the State of Mississippi Exhibit in the 1984 New Orleans World’s Fair. Today it’s also home to unique Delta exhibits, including a famous frog and our nationally renowned writers.

A National Historic Landmark, the Indian Mounds at Winterville constitute one of North America’s most significant pre-Columbian archeological sites. Twelve mounds, including the massive 55-foot-tall Temple Mound, contrast dramatically with the flat Delta landscape. The on-site museum (CLOSED) tells the story of an advanced North American civilization that once thrived in this location from about A.D. 1000 to 1450.

In the heyday of the blues, over 150 bluesmen lived within a 100-mile radius of Leland. This museum chronicles the story of the Delta Blues and the musicians who helped make it famous and features memorabilia from Little Milton, B.B. King, James “Son” Thomas, Bougaloo Ames, Eddie Cusic, and many others. Be greeted by Pat Thomas, son of legendary “Son” Thomas, a local bluesman, and ask him to draw you a cat head.

The Greenville Mississippi area is a great destination for bass fishing tournaments. Whether team tournaments, individual tournaments, or special events, and whether on lake or river, there's likely a fishing tournament that's perfect for you.

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The community of Leland, Mississippi hosts the “Jim Henson” Frog Fest to celebrate the Henson Exhibit in the Mississippi Delta. This event features hands on arts venues, professional story-tellers, magicians, live music, Delta cuisine and live puppet performances. Also, the annual Deer Creek Chili Cook off and 5K run. Visit their website for more information.

Mid September

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The Annual Delta Hot Tamale Festival in Greenville, Mississippi has become a three day event which highlights and promotes musicians, authors and southern food vendors. Welcome to the Hot and Soul of the Delta. You may also visit their website or like them on their Facebook page listed as Delta Hot Tamale Festival.

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The Highway 61 Blues Festival is held in downtown Leland! Admission is free, but we ask that you donate a couple of canned items to The Leland Food Pantry. The outdoor festival features a musical line up of authentic Mississippi Delta Blues artists. There is food and drink vendors as well as crafts and other vendors from around the state. Held in historic downtown Leland, Mississippi.

Mid September

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