- The list below includes 10 free or cheap things to do in or near Clarksdale, Mississippi, including 11 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Music Museums, Specialty Museums and Landmarks.
- From The Crossroad to Red's Lounge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Clarksdale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Helena.
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Housed in a repurposed cotton gin, the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center details Till's kidnapping and murder. It also takes people through the trial, where the accused were acquitted of the crimes.
33.1 Miles
The Ozark–St. Francis National Forest is a US National Forest in Arkansas. They are two separate forests: Ozark National Forest and St. Francis National Forest, each with their own differences. But together, they offer campgrounds, swimming areas, hiking trails, and streams for fishing.
33.3 Miles
Located in a genuine 1895 train depot, the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center & Museum will offer information about the area to its visitors. The 3,800 square feet museum is dedicated to local musicians. There is also a gift shop on the premises.
35.5 Miles
Located in a casino, River Palace Arena is a 1,600 seat music venue that features live entertainment from touring musicians. Visitors can catch headlining acts from genres like country, folk, and bluegrass.
42.6 Miles
Arkabutla Lake is a reservoir on the Coldwater River that features a 11,500-ft dam that has an average height of 67-ft. The lake supports activities such as hunting, hiking, walking, fishing, and kayaking.
43.9 Miles
Located within the Chamber of Commerce building in the town where Jim Henson grew up, visitors can view a Kermit the Frog in a glass display case. The building also contains many papers about the Muppets.
45.0 Miles
With a focus on the history of blues, Blues & Legends Hall of Fame has a number of exhibits dedicated to the musicians from this movement. The museum traces the origin of blues out of Mississippi until present day.
45.8 Miles
A unit of the National Park Service which preserves the remains of original European and Native American settlements on the Arkansas River. The park also preserves the 1863 Arkansas Post battlefield and its rich history. Tours are available.