Grenada, MS Visitors Guide

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WHERE TO STAY 3
SIGHTS TO SEE 4
OUTDOORS 6
WHERE TO SHOP 12
WHERE TO EAT 14
EVENT RENTALS 15
MAP 17
SURROUNDING AREAS 18
CONTACT US:
VisitGrenadaMS.com
Grenada MS Tourism
@VisitGrenadaMS
662.226.2060
As you go through these pages you will
see that Grenada offers some of the
Southeast’s best outdoor resources and
activities for the entire family. From
our nationally recognized
Grenada Lake and its designation as the
best Crappie fishing in the US, to our
picturesque Dogwoods Golf Course,
to premier outdoor camping and to the
most beautiful countryside in
Mississippi, Grenada has it all. You can
also find unique historical sites, small
town shopping, down home cooking
and a hospitable and welcoming
community. Enjoy your visit to
Grenada...
and Go Outdoors!
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Where to Stay
AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN
1750 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.7816
www.AmericasBestValueInn.com
BUDGET INN EXPRESS
1673 Sundown Dr. / 662.227.0169
www.BudgetInn.com
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
1540 Sunset Dr. / 662.229.9595
www.hiexpress.com
HAMPTON INN & SUITES BY
HILTON
1545 Jameson Dr. / 662.226.1886
HamptonInn3.Hilton.com
KNIGHTS INN
1796 Sunset Dr. / 662.307.2640
www.KnightsInn.com
BAYMONT INN & SUITES
1575 Jameson Dr. / 662.226.9897
www.BaymontInns.com
COMFORT INN & SUITES
255 SW Frontage Dr. / 662.227.8444
www.ChoiceHotels.com
ECONO LODGE
1552 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.1683
www.ChoiceHotels.com
OYO HOTEL GRENADA WEST
1451 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.2192
www.oyorooms.com/us
NUMBER 8 MOTEL
22295 HWY 8 East / 662.226.8337
www.facebook.com/Number8Motel
UNIQUE STAYS
LOFTS ON THE SQUARE
113 First St. / 662.230.2454
www.GrenadaLofts.com
POST MASTERS QUARTERS
1632 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.8888
www.HotelsOne.com
HOOPER HOUSE
1632 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.8888
www.HotelsOne.com
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BELLE FLOWER CHURCH HISTORIC SITE 505 West Pearl St.
Belle Flower Missionary Baptist Church, Founded in 1868, was a hub for community
and national organizers during the civil rights movement. In the 1960s
the Grenada County Freedom Movement was based in the church along with
representatives of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
CAMP MCCAIN 3152 James H. Biddy Rd.
A U.S. Army World War II Infantry training
post established in 1942 in Grenada County,
Mississippi. Named after Major General Henry
P. McCain. Declared surplus in 1946 and converted
into a Mississippi National Guard Post.
ODD FELLOWS / CONFEDERATE CEMETERY
Corner of Cemetary & Commerce St.
Established circa 1840, this is Grenada’s oldest
cemetery. Buried here are many prominent, early
citizens, including Rev. Abraham Lucas, who performed
the “marriage of Pittsburg & Tullahoma”
on July 4, 1836, forming Grenada. Also buried
here are victims of the 1878 Yellow Fever epidemic
and approx. 150 Confederate soldiers.
Photo by Delay in Block Productions
YELLOW FEVER CEMETERY Corner of Wood & Second St. Ext.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Contains grave sites of many
of the victims of the epidemic that almost wiped out Grenada in 1878.
CIVIL WAR FORT 2088 Scenic Route 333
These two forts were built in anticipation of a battle being
fought on the Yalobusha River when General Grant was
advancing down the Mississippi Central Railroad.
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DOWNTOWN MURAL Main St.
A depiction of Main St. in the 1940’s.

DOWNTOWN SQUARE South Main St.
Settlers in the towns of Tullahoma and Pittsburgh
(both founded from Choctaw Indian land ceded to the
U.S. by the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830)
gathered to incorporate the town of Grenada by staging
a mock marriage between a Tullahoma Bride and
a groom from Pittsburg. The wedding took place on
the site that is now Grenada’s Downtown Square.
ELIZABETH JONES LIBRARY 1050 Fairfield Ave
Was established in 1929, before assuming its current location, the library existed
in the upstairs of the Grenada Bank, on Line St., and even operated a book
mobile to serve the community in 1938. Named for Grenada’s first librarian,
Elizabeth Jones. For more information visit elizabeth.lib.ms.us
GRENADA RAILWAY 634 First St.
The existing depot was rebuilt on the original site after being destroyed by Union
Calvary in 1863, now owned by Grenada Railway/Iowa Pacific. The depot and
trains were featured in ABC’s television show, “ Women of the Movement.”
GRENADA’S OLD POST OFFICE 179 South Main St.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This historic building was
Grenada’s first postal-owned building that is an example of the Georgian Revival
style of architecture. It was featured on an episode of HGTV’s ReZoned.
It is now the home of Engagements Bridal & Formal Wear Boutique.
For more information on the history and
formation of Grenada, visit our website;
www.VisitGrenadaMS.com.
Mississippi Blues Trail
www.MSBluesTrail.org
1. GRENADA BLUES
Courthouse Square, N. Main St.
2. MAGIC SAM
Holmes Dr.
3. MAGIC SLIM
816 Union St.
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Outdoors
CAMPING
NORTH ABUTMENT CAMPGROUND Grenada Lake / 662.226.1679
88 RV campsites, picnic tables, grills, and ampitheater.
HUGH WHITE STATE PARK
Grenada Lake / 662.226.4934
12 tent camping sites, 12 duplex vacation cabins, tennis courts, playground, meeting space.
CLASS A & PRIMITIVE CAMPING Below Grenada Dam / 662.226.8963
173 RV campsites, picnic tables and grills, bathhouses.
EAGLE POINT PRIMITIVE CAMPING by Grenada Beach / 662.226.8963
Tent campsites, picnic tables and grills, restroom.
MALMAISON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
www.MDWFP.com / 662.453.5409
FROG HOLLOW RV PARK 601 Highway 7 North / 662.226.9042
PURDIE CREEK CAMPGROUND 12833 Hwy 51 North / 662.989.1228
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CABINS
ROLLING OAKS CABINS 662.307.0258
BIG OAKS LODGE 266 Larrys Rd. / 662.299.2806
GRENADA LAKE CABINS 662.227.9210 / GrenadaLakeCharters.com
MISSISSIPPI COTTAGE 314 Scenic Loop 333 / 662.229.8112
CARVER POINT 662.628.6799 / 662.927.0777
CANOEING
&KAYAKING
LEE TARTT NATURE PRESERVE
Just over the bridge on North Main St.
www.facebook.com/LeeTarttNaturePreserve/
This Tupelo-cypress swamp was formed years ago by the meandering
channel of the Yalobusha River. A meadow and
mature hardwood forest surroung the swamp and can be
explored by foot rail. A boardwalk leads to the edge of
the swamp next to a small boat slip.
MALMAISON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
AREA www.MDWFP.com
This 9,483 acre WMA is as diverse and unique as any other
public area in the state. State HWY 7 divides the WMA at the
delta/hills interface in Grenada County. Roughly 800 acres of the WMA lies in the
loess hills and the rest in the Yalobusha/Mississippi River floodplain. McIntyre Scatters
is a shallow swampy lake perfect for paddling and the western edge of the WMA
and contains 500 to 600 acres open to the public.
TALLAHATCHIE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
www.FWS.gov/refuge/tallahatchie
Since these lands were acquired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1,300 acres have
been reforested with native hardwood species. The refuge’s largest unity is a patchwork of
old fields and scattered hardwood forests bisected by the meandering Tippo Bayou.
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YALOBUSHA RIVER PADDLING TRAIL
www.LowerDelta.org/paddling-trails / www.MississippiPaddle.com
The 520 mile Yalobusha River Trail flows through the loess bluffs into the lush bottomland
forest of Malmaison Wildlife Management Area (MWMA), past the swampy sloughs
and crop lands of the Yazoo River basin and into the heart of Greenwood. Put in at Grenada
Lake, downtown Grenada, Holcomb or MWMA.
BAIT SHOPS
COLLINS BAIT SHOP 988 Lakeview Dr. / 662.226.3581
LAKEWAY BAIT SHOP Scenic Loop 333 / 662.294.0763
GUIDE SERVICES
JH GUIDE SERVIES 662.983.5999
VIC FINKLEY 662.417.8690
GRENADA LAKE
662.226.5911 or 662.226.1679
This multi-use 92,000 acre project has the largest
inland body of water in Mississippi at 36,000 acres
with 15 boat ramps. We’re home to the best crappie,
but our lake also contains bass, bream and catfish.
Hunting is open to the public with an excellent
supply of dove, squirrel, quail and deer.
FISHING & HUNTING
GRENADA LAKE BOAT RAMPS
Graysport Crossing, Carver’s Point, Skuna-Turkey, Piney Hills, Torrance Landing.
B’S GROCERY 32318 Hwy 8, Gore Springs / 662.226.1542
GRENADA LAKE CRAPPIE GUIDES 662.417.9117
GRENADA LAKE CHARTERS 662.227.9210
PRO TEAM GUIDES 662.459.9311
CARLOS WILLIS 662.809.7470
BLAKE COOK 662.310.1416
Crappie Catch!
LICENSING
1-day, 3-day and annual licenses are available at Walmart, or www.MS.gov
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MALMAISON WMA
662.453.5409 / www.MDWFP.com
9,483-acres of hunting and fishing areas.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2202 Scenic Loop 333 / 662.226.5911
Call for information on lake specifics, fishing/hunting
seasons and locations.
GRENADA LAKE VISITORS CENTER
662.226.1679 / Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sun: Noon to 4 p.m.
Duck Hunting
HIKING TRAILS
LOST BLUFF HIKING TRAIL Near main entrance of Grenada Lake
Challenging and diverse two-mile trail winding through a mature beech oak forest
on the steep bluffs.
GRENADA LAKE FITNESS TRAIL Below Grenada Dam
This one-mile trail meanders through a mature bottomland forest, outfitted with
fitness stations and is part of a tennis, picnic, and playground complex.
HASERWAY WETLAND AREA Below Grenada Dam
OLD RIVER NATURE TRAILS Below Grenada Dam
LEE TARTT NATURE PRESERVE WESTSIDE TRAIL SYSTEM
320 North Main Street
Two trails lead through rare plants and flowers.
MALMAISON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
HWY 7 past Holcomb
Nature trail and off-trail hiking in bottomland forest along Yalobusha River.
HOLLY SPRINGS NATIONAL FOREST
HWY 7 at the Hardy/Coffeeville exit on I-55
ATV trails and off trail hiking through mature upland forest and manmade lakes.
LITTLE MOUNTAIN TRAIL Hugh White State Park
A steep but rewarding climb up Grenada’s largest hill with a great view of the lake.
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At the Spillway
Visitor’s Center
Family
Fun
PLAYGROUNDS
SESAME STREET PARK
2151 Scenic Loop 333
DAM AREA PARKS
Below Grenada Dam
FLOWERS-PERRY PARK
370 Jasper Neely Dr.
Play day!
JOLLY JUMPERS
3440 Commerce St.
662.230.1562
Arcade and inftatable houses.
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Bull Bottom Farms
BULL BOTTOM FARMS
1641 Sayles Rd. (Duck Hill)
BullBottomFarms.com
662.614.5746
Open Spring and Fall. Corn Maze,
Magic Carpet Slide, Corn Box, Hay Ride,
Cow Train, Animal Park, and more!

BALL FIELDS
GRENADA SPORTS COMPLEX
Coming March 2023
Hwy 51 & Papermill Rd.
GRENADA YOUTH LEAGUE
WAYNE CARSON PARK
2217 Jackson Ave. Ext. / 662.226.3485
GRENADA PARKS & REC
FLOWERS-PERRY PARK
370 Jasper Neely Dr. / 662.227.3450
DAM AREA SPORTS COMPLEX
Baseball/softball fields, Lighted tennis
courts, playgrounds, basketball court,
and physical fitness trail
Below Grenada Dam / 662.226.5911
Play like a
Champion!
SPORTING GOODS
HIBBET SPORTS
ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
1550 Jameson Dr. / 662.294.1201
Let’s hit the
Courts!
Sailing
0n the Lake
Perfect day for
a ride
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GOLF
THE DOGWOODS GOLF COURSE 662.226.1679
2424 Hugh White State Park Road / www.DogwoodsGolf.com
The picturesque course is located at Hugh White State Park. Amenities include:
carts for rent, a practice range, a pro shop and a clubhouse.
GRENADA GOLF & RACQUET CLUB
662.226.8839 or 662.226.6411
Grenada Golf & Racquet Club is a privately owned 18 hole course. Other amenities
include: tennis courts, restaurant and bar.
Where to Shop
ANTIQUES & THRIFT
THE NEST EGG
128 First St. / 662.307.2264
BROKEN POT THRIFT SHOP
60 Sunset Loop / 662.230.3687
FATHEAD’S FLEA MARKET
24445 Hwy 8 E. / 662.226.0808
DEJA VU RESALE
1321 Sunset Dr. / 662.294.8807
ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE
5445 HWY 51 S. / 662.385.5934
GRENADA ANTIQUE MALL
1505 Jackson Ave / 662.809.4974
THE COUNTRY CORNER
49 Nat. G. Trout Rd. / 662.809.9408
662 UNIQUE
195 MS-35, Holcomb / 662.614.9880
OUTDOOR STORES
OKEEFE’S PAWN & GUN
1325 Sunset Dr. / 662.294.0706
GRENADA GOLD-N-GUN
4190 Commerce St. / 662.227.9479
THE HUNTER’S PLACE
986 US-51 / 662.226.3507
PTG OUTDOORS
649 Lake View Drive / 662.459.9311
CALDWELL WINCHELL & CO
71 First St. / 713.304.4248
GALE AUCTIONS LLC
239 1st St. / 501.551.1001
HOLCOMB’S THRIFTS & MORE
23 N Main St, Holcomb / 662.307.9036

BOUTIQUES & GIFTS
ALLEN’S FINE JEWELRY
JEWELRY STORE
1322 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.6753
ARRAY BOUTIQUE
WOMEN’S CLOTHING,
HOME DECOR
1324 Sunset Dr. / 662.809.4188
DATTEL’S
CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES
1321 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.5631
KNICK’S
CLOTHING, HOME DECOR, GIFTS
1323 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.2253
LOOKING GOOD
MEN’S CLOTHING
2018 Commerce St. / 662.226.6520
SAV-MOR
DRUGS, GIFTS
1967 Commerce St. / 662.226.6741
ENGAGEMENTS BRIDAL
& FORMAL WEAR
BRIDAL SHOP
178 S. Main St. / 662.226.2995
FRAMING & GIFTS GALLERY
FRAME SHOP, GIFTS
325 Tatum Ave. / 662.226.2120
THE GIFT BOX
GIFTS, ACCESSORIES
1360 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.1188
MERLE NORMAN
BEAUTY, JEWELRY
1321 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.0605
JEWELRY ETC.
LOCAL MADE GOODS
109 First St. / 662.699.0498
UNIQUE GIFTS AND CRAFTS
HANDMADE BEAUTY ITEMS
1360 Sunset Dr., Ste. 13A /
662.625.3128
STUBBS DEPARTMENT STORE
WOMEN’S & MEN’S APPAREL
1508 Commerce St. / 662.227.1812
SUNDAY BEST CLOTHING
10 South St. / 662.226.2214
TASSIN JEWELERS JEWELRY STORE
1742 Commerce St. / 662.226.2222
LA BELLA FONTE GALLERIA
FRAMING, HOME DECOR, GIFTS
321 W. Monroe St. / 662.229.5463
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN
BOOK STORE
BOOKS, GIFTS
1321 Sunset Dr. / 662.229.9777
THE FLOWER COMPANY
FLOWER SHOP, GIFTS
1322B Sunset Dr. / 662.227.1130
WINDHAM WILLOWS
SALON, GIFTS, HOME DECOR
1324 Sunset Dr. / 662.307.2811
MAGS WOMEN’S CLOTHING
255 Sunset Dr. / 662.307.2639
PUDDLEDUCKS
BABY & CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
1360 Sunset Dr. / 662.229.0766
ROBIN WHITFIELD STUDIO
ART STUDIO
125 Green St. / 662.417.9126
Only Open Friday
WALL’S BARGAIN CENTER
DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORE
708 Lakeview Dr. / 662.226.2821
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Where W
to Eat
A PERFECT AFFAIR
CAKES / BAKERY / CATERING
1071 Fairfield Ave. / 662.230.1760
CARMELLA’S RISTORANTE
ITALIAN
1360 Sunset Dr. / 662.294.1020
CATFISH CORNER
SEAFOOD BUFFET
317 Sunset Dr. / 662.227.1888
CANE CREEK CAFE
SOUTHERN / BUFFET
9851 Highway 8 W., Holcomb /
662.227.8400
GREAT WALL
CHINESE
1222 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.9004
GRAND PALACE
CHINESE
1301-A Sunset Dr. / 662.226.2368
JU-JU’S MARKET
FARMER’S MARKET / SANDWICHES
364 Sunset Loop / 662.226.5301
THE KENNEL CLUB STEAKHOUSE
PUB / STEAKHOUSE
1525 Sunset Dr. / 662.227.0944
LA CABANA
MEXICAN
1248 Sunset Dr. / 662.229.0056
NANCY’S DONUTS
DONUTS / BREAKFAST
1268 S. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. / 662.230.2638
LOST PIZZA CO.
ITALIAN / LARGE BEER SELECTION
601 Old Hickory Rd. / 662.307.2771
MAGNOLIA SMOKEHOUSE GRILL
STEAKS / SEAFOOD / BBQ
999 Lakeview Dr. / 662.614.7427
SQUARE MARKET
COFFEE SHOP / PASTRIES
109 First St. / 662.699.0498
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HIGH ON THE HOG
BBQ / CATFISH
711 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.5635
JAKE & RIPS
BBQ / AMERICAN
1525 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.9955

ORLEANS BISTRO
CAJUN / CREOLE / AMERICAN
148 S. Main St. / 662.294.8880
NO WAY JOSE
TEX-MEX
1201 Sunset Dr. / 662.227.3355
MOLLY’S PLACE, A BAR & GRILL
PUB / AMERICAN
120 Green St. / 622.307.2743
SALAD ETC.
SALADS / SANDWICHES
91-A Sunset Dr. / 662.226.8001
SPENCER’S DAIRY KREAM
ICE CREAM / BURGERS
279 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.9884
SUNFLOWER CAFE
SOUTHERN / BUFFET
635 West Monroe. / 662.226.4226
333 RESTAURANT
SEAFOOD / FAMILY STYLE / BUFFET
515 Scenic Loop 333 / 662.229.0020
DELTA BEAN COFFEE BAR & CAFE
STEAKHOUSE / SOUTHERN
1475 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.1107
PAP’S
STEAKHOUSE / SEAFOOD / BUFFET
1301 Sunset Dr. Suite B / 662.226.7935
T & Z WINGS
WINGS / BURGERS
1756A Commerce St. / 662.307.2739
OLE CORNER STORE
BREAKFAST / DONUTS / LUNCH
17 Pearidge Rd. / 662.294.0835
YAMATO STEAKHOUSE OF JAPAN
JAPANESE
279 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.9884
YOGURT EXPRESS
FROZEN YOGURT
325 Tatum Ave. / 662.307.2272
YUKON ICE
BBQ / SNO-CONES / BURGERS
22106 Hwy 8 E. / 662.436.7691
EVENT RENTALS
FIRST & GREEN CELEBRATIONS 97 First St. / 662.699.0498
GRENADA CITY AUDITORIUM 17 N. Main St. / 662.226.8820
JAS. CUFF & CO. EVENT VENUE 113 First St. / 662.230.2454
HOOPER HOUSE 4461 Commerce St. / 662.466.2605
TAYLOR HALL 600 Butler St. / 662.226.8820
THE MAIN EVENT 719 South Main St. / 662.688.2194
LEWIS JOHNSON SENIOR CITIZEN COMPLEX
299 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. / 662.226.8820
GRENADA GOLF AND RACQUET CLUB
2213 Country Club Rd. / 662.307.2404
EVENTS
For complete Calendar of Events, visit our
website; www.VisitGrenadaMS.com.
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Night Life
THE SPORTS CENTER
SPORTS BAR / PUB FOOD / POOL
893 Springhill Rd. / 662.226.1322
THE DRY DOCK
DIVEBAR / PUB FOOD / POOL
2719 Graysport Crossing Rd., Gore
Springs / 662.294.1200
THE HIDEAWAY
DIVEBAR / CORNHOLE
527 Lakeview Dr. / 662.809.6298
POP-A-WHEELIE’S
DIVEBAR / PUB FOOD / POOL
3100 James H. Biddy Rd. /
662.699.9808
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FRANCHISES
APPLEBEE’S 1625 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.6222
BURGER KING 1250 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.1000
CAPTAIN D’S 1208 Sunset Loop / 662.307.2439
CHURCH’S FRIED CHICKEN 1317 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.1458
DOMINO’S 1303-D Sunset Dr. / 662.226.3833
GRENADA NUTRITION 1321 Sunset Dr. / 662.307.2776
KFC 699 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.4686
MCALISTER’S DELI 1650 Sunset Dr. / 662.229.9920
MCDONALD’S 1319 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.2881
OEC JAPANESE EXPRESS 1550 Jameson Dr. / 662.307.2748
PIZZA HUT 1301 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.6262
PIZZA INN 1463 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.3330
POPEYE’S CHICKEN 747 Sunset Dr. / 662.294.8922
SONIC DRIVE IN 2005 Commerce St. / 662.226.8343
SUBWAY
TACO BELL 1651 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.1707
WAFFLE HOUSE 2085 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.0428
WENDY’S 1502 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.2883
ZAXBY’S 1657 Sunset Dr. / 662.226.9451

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GRENADA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
www.GrenadaAirport.net
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Want to go
Feel like exploring?
These destinations are all just
a short drive from Grenada.
“The Help” Tour
Greenwood, 33 Miles
Birthplace of
Kermit the Frog
Jim Henson Museum
Leland, 78 Miles
GRAMMY Museum
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Cleveland, 55 Miles
O0ld Mountain 0utdoor
Adventures
Winona, 20 Miles

William Faulkner’s
Home
Rowan 0ak
0xford, 50 Miles
Elvis Birthplace
Eat at Morgan Freeman
& Bill Luckett’s Blues Club
“Ground Zero”
Tupelo, 86 Miles
State Capitol
Jackson, 112 Miles
Home of the Blues
Clarksdale, 68 Miles
Mississippi Civil Rights
Jackson, 112 Miles
Museum
B.B. King Museum
Indianola, 63 Miles
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