- Our list of the best things to do in Clarksdale, Mississippi, features the top 13 nearby activities — including 8 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Clarksdale, MS has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Clarksdale, MS , followed by 2 popular activities in nearby cities, including Helena and Mound Bayou
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An authentic juke joint, Red's Lounge offers live music from blues musicians. The lounge also has a smoker outside where visitors can buy ribs to bring into the lounge for the show.
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Dedicated especially to the Mississippi culture, the Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art exhibits and sells collectable CDs and records.
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Exhibiting memorabilia from the 1920's to the 1970's, The Rock & Blues Museum also has a gift shop which sells especially collectible records and CDs.
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111 East Second Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614
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Featuring live blues music, Stan Streets Hambone Art Gallery has a collection of artwork from local artists. The owner is knowledgeable about the history of the town and is happy share with visitors.
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Established in 1979, the Delta Blues Museum is the oldest music museum in Mississippi. Exhibits at the museum feature Muddy Water, Big Mama Thornton, Charles Musselwhite, Jimmy Burns, and Son Thomas.
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In 1944 Hopson Plantation became the first site to mechanically harvest cotton, ending their need for slave labor. Hopson Plantation Commissary is a bar that preserves this deep south Delta site, featuring legendary blues players, BBQ, party hosting and lodging.
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A large sign with three blue electric guitars indicates the intersection of the 61 and 49 highways at The Crossroad. Visitors on road trips often stop here for a break and a photo op.
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100 Blues Alley Ln, Clarksdale, MS 38614
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For a history of the blues, the Delta Blues Museum Gift & Book Shop has it all. There is a Muddy Waters sharecropper shack and exhibits with guitar and harmonica collections of blues' musician icons.
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Showcasing local blues musicians, Bluesberry Cafe offers visitors live music with spaghetti dinners. The cafe specializes in Southern cuisine, and the bar serves cold beers and a variety of mixed beverages.
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Open to members, Clarksdale Country Club Pool provides an 18-hole golf course, driving range, tennis courts, and racquetball courts. The clubhouse has an event room filled with chandeliers for private parties.