Cleveland

The Delta town of Cleveland, Mississippi, named for President Grover Cleveland, grew up around the lumber business and is home to Delta State University. And, as with most towns throughout the Delta, Blues music prevails as the king of tunes. Nearby Dockery Plantation was home to many Blues musicians, like Charlie Patton. Patton's style had a major influence on the music of Kid Bailey, Dick Bankston, Willie Brown, Son House, Howlin' Wolf, and many others. Shopping opportunities exist both within the city of Cleveland, Mississippi and in nearby Marigold where McCarty's Pottery features unique items of award-winning hand crafted clay pottery.

Top Attractions

• Dockery Plantation
• Fielding Wright Art Center
• Historic Downtown Cotton Row & The Cleveland Greenstrip Walking Trail
• Delta State University
• Cleveland Depot Library

Top Events

• Bologna Performing Arts Events in 2004 - January 18-April 16, 2004
• Southern Home Ideas Expo - March 19 - 21, 2004
• 35th Annual Crosstie Arts Festival - April 24, 2004
• Octoberfest - October 8-9, 2004

Top Accommodations

• Molly's Bed and Breakfast
• Best Western
• Comfort Inn
• Holiday Inn Express
• Colonial Inn