VISIT CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI ~ SPEND A WEEKEND AT THE CROSSROADS ~ Live Blues Nightly~
SPEND A WEEKEND AT THE CROSSROADS
~Live Blues Nightly~
 
Clarksdale is in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. We welcomes travelers to experience the fun and funky, and the music and myths that are part of life here. They will find a mouth-watering mix of Southern food and an eclectic collection of lodging options. And as can be imagined, the Clarksdale experience comes with a one-of-a-kind soundtrack — the sounds and stories of the Blues.
 

BIRTHPLACE OF THE BLUES

Clarksdale is the birthplace of the Blues. It’s steeped in deep Delta culture and history. Many of the region’s stories and legends have roots here. It’s home to the legendary crossroads where influential bluesman Robert Johnson is said to have sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his fame.
 
This was once home to W.C. Handy, Muddy Waters, Son House, Ike Turner, Little Junior Parker and many others. Their amazing stories are still being told, and their music plays on as Clarksdale boasts live music seven nights a week. Whether at a downhome juke joint or a street corner stage, the Blues plays on. The world-famous Delta Blues Museum gives insight into why Clarksdale is a blues mecca with more blues musicians per capita than anywhere in the world.

THE DELTA

 
All this is set amid the wide-open landscapes and waterways of the Delta. Take a guided excursion on the mighty Mississippi in a handmade wooden canoe. Visit Clarksdale’s historic downtown for an eclectic shopping experience, including Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, a treasure trove of blues music, artwork, and memorabilia—perfect for picking up unique souvenirs.
 
A little bit nostalgic, a little bit edgy, Clarksdale has a character like no other. With its music, history, outdoor recreation and more, this is the heart of the Delta and the soul of the Blues. It is the perfect spot to begin any visit to the amazing Mississippi Delta.
 

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