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Now for the shopping! Downtown is laid out like a lengthy strip mall
with shops hosting varieties of merchandise. Shop from one end to the other,
cross over the tree-lined walkway that’s interspersed with flowers, sculptures,
and arbors, and follow the shops on that street from end to end. You won’t be
disappointed, and you’ll find the residents and business owners friendly and
inviting.
When you need a sitting break, get in your vehicle and take a driving tour
through the Delta State University campus. Don’t leave until you stop and
tour the Grammy Museum, a state-of-the-art creation that’s added fame to
the university and its Cleveland hometown. You can also get on the mailing
list for information of upcoming events and artists.
There are several restaurant choices to close out your day. If you would
like a preview of selections, go to visitclevelandms.com/dining.
On day two, start your morning with coffee and a croissant or sweet
pastry across the street from the hotel at ZOE, a ministry-based coffee shop
with all proceeds going to missions. The relaxed atmosphere and tasty treats
add to the unique design and flavor of the shop.
Your delta visit wouldn’t be a complete experience without a pottery
excursion to Peter’s Pottery in Mound Bayou and McCarty Pottery in
Merigold where lunch is served in The Gallery. The two destinations
are close in proximity and about a twelve-minute drive from Cleveland.
Tour their variety of creations that are internationally recognized and
synonymous with the Mississippi Delta.
Cleveland, Mississippi, is a town where there’s always something
going on. According to the events calendar, every weekend hosts events -
from planetarium shows to museum events at the Grammy and Railroad
Museums. There are concerts and festivals spotlighting beers, burgers, and
music for multiple tastes. Cleveland is so close to other Delta attractions,
like the Kermit the Frog Museum in Leland, BB King Museum in Indianola,
and the Baby Doll House in Benoit, and has the hotels and restaurants to
make it the perfect place to stay during a trip to the Delta.
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