Gateway to the DELTA

Whether you are a lifelong resident of Greenwood or just a visitor, I hope you will take a look around you and notice the energetic, enthusiastic, and genuine Southern hospitality that abounds in our city. As the seat of Leflore County, Greenwood is a historic community that is beaming with small town personality and economic opportunities for its residents.

Where to Eat in Greenwood

  • Crystal Grill

    At The Crystal Grill, we're famous for our pies, but we serve seafood, fish, pasta, steaks, sandwiches, and more. We have something for every taste bud. All recipes are made from scratch using fresh ingredients. Vegetarian options are available too! From Greek to American cuisines, we serve a variety of dishes. Visit us at 423 Carrollton Ave today. Don’t forget to ask about our gluten-free food items when you visit us.

  • Giardina’s

    Giardina's, one of the Mississippi Delta's most historic restaurants, was founded in 1936 by Joseph Giardina, in Greenwood, Mississippi. A unique blend of sophistication and warmth, Giardina's is the perfect setting for any event. Giardina's bar, reminiscent of a bygone era, features the same dark wood and tile of the restaurant while offering today's premium liquors, wines and liqueurs. Featuring steaks, seafood and Italian cuisine, Giardina's atmosphere is old world elegant but dress is laid-back "Delta casual.”

  • Fan and Johnny’s

    Owned and operated by Chef Taylor Bowen-Ricketts, Fan and Johnny's provides a unique dining experience in the Mississippi Delta. Join us any weekday for lunch or Wednesday-Friday for dinner.

    Cuisines::
    American, Sandwiches, Soul Food, Dessert, Fish, Salads, Steak

    Atmosphere:
    Casual Dining, Good For Group, Good For Kids

  • Drakes BBQ

    This bbq should be recommended for perfectly cooked BBQ ribs, chicken and potato salads. Drake's BBQ is famous for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to help you. According to the visitors' opinions, prices are fair. You will certainly like the charming atmosphere. The Facebook rating displays that this place earned 4.4 stars.

Where to Stay in Greenwood

  • The Alluvian

    If you are looking to have more of a traditional hotel stay, The Alluvian Hotel and Spa offers a vast array of guest services and amenities that is sure to provide a luxurious experience.

  • Comfort Suites

    The Comfort Suites is a crowd favorite known for southern hospitality.

  • Hampton Inn

    The Hampton Inn is also a crowd favorite known for southern hospitality.

  • Tallahatchie Flats

    Whether you’re traveling the “Blues Highway” in search of the spirits of the early blues legends or just seeking to escape from the hustle and bustle of the modern world for a bit of serenity, the Tallahatchie Flats old-time farmhouses are just what you need.

What to Do in Greenwood

  • Robert Johnson Gravesite

    Located at Mount Zion Baptist Church is the legendary blues player’s Robert L. Johnson’s official gravesite.

  • Emmett Till Statue

    In honor of the wrongful death of the young teenager Emmitt Till, the first ever statue of him in the world is located here in historic downtown Greenwood.

    The nine-foot-tall bronze of Emmett Till is about 10 miles from where the 14-year-old boy was abducted and lynched when visiting relatives on summer vacation in 1955. His brutal murder, and his mother’s relentless fight to show Americans what their fellow citizens had done to her son, is recognized today as one of the galvanizing forces that sparked the Civil Rights Movement.

  • Viking Cooking School

    Come experience the original Viking Cooking School in Viking’s hometown of Greenwood! Students at the Viking Cooking School enjoy demonstrations or hands-on lessons about everything from pizza to sushi from expert instructors and notable chefs in a complete Viking kitchen.

  • Self-Guided ‘The Help’ Tour

    On May 13, 2010, DreamWorks Studios formally announced that a major motion picture based on Mississippi native Kathryn Stockett’s bestselling novel The Help would be filmed in Greenwood, Mississippi. Take the self-guided driving tour and see the locations used in the film, where the stars stayed during filming of the movie as well as hot spots for cast and crew sightings.

Greenwood Events

  • Bikes, Blues, and Bayous

    The Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual BBB cycling event. The rides begin in historic downtown Greenwood, home of Viking Range Corp. Mississippi's LARGEST RIDE averaged over 1,000 riders in 5 of the last 6 years and was selected as a "Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event Winner" for 2018, 2019 & 2021! Join us to ride the fast and flat alluvial plains of the Delta and discover "the BEST Southern Hospitality on Earth".

    Early August

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  • Que on the Yazoo

    Nestled along the banks of the Yazoo River, Que on the Yazoo is a BBQ cooking competition held the last weekend in April. Featuring live music and activities for BBQ enthusiasts of all ages. There is no admission fee.

    Que on the Yazoo is sanctioned through the Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) and is a Patio & Championship Competition.

    Held in historic downtown Greenwood, which celebrates a unique culinary heritage as it is home to Viking Range, countless Delta eateries and The Viking Cooking School. It is a fundraising project of Main Street Greenwood, Inc.

    Early April

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  • 300 Oaks Race

    The annual 300 Oaks Road Races is one of the oldest races in Mississippi. Steeped in tradition and founded in Greenwood by the inspiration of the original 300 oak trees that were planted along Grand Boulevard decades ago, this event offers something for the entire family!

    Offering a 10k run, a 5k run, a 5k walk and a one-mile fun run. Each course takes you through various areas of town, including our historic downtown area and our new RailSpike Park trail (10k), and the beautiful shaded residential streets where residents are likely to be on hand to cheer you on.

    Mid September

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  • Delta Band Festival and Christmas Parade

    It's been said that everyone loves a parade, and Mississippi's oldest and largest Christmas Parade in Greenwood is a must-see. It is held on the second Friday after Thanksgiving each year.

    Celebrated for more than 80 years and begun by legendary Greenwood High School Band Director, Roy Martin, the Delta Band Festival/Christmas Parade in Greenwood boasts more than 25 high school and university bands from four states, an array of themed floats, decorative vehicles, mascots, beauties, and walking and performing groups.

    Early December

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