Gone to Grenada
Spend the day in the Mississippi Hills region countryside
What to See and Do
The 36,000-acre Grenada Lake—known for having some of the best crappie (or “sac au lait” for you South Louisiana visitors) fishing in the U.S.—offers abundant outdoor adventure and watersports. Continue your aquatic adventures along the Yalobusha River Paddling Trail, which winds through bottomland forest, sloughs, and croplands. The Malmaison Wildlife Management Area encompasses over 9,000 acres and is home to deer, rabbits, turkeys and squirrels, as well as oxbow lakes and swamps with great fishing opportunities. Get your game on at Dogwoods Golf Course in Hugh White State Park, which has been named one of the best affordable golf courses by Golf Digest.
Downtown you will find three markers on the Mississippi Blues Trail commemorating the role Grenada played in Mississippi’s blues story. Dating back to 1868, Belle Flower Missionary Baptist Church remains a significant location. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered one of his powerful speeches here. The Grenada Historical Museum, once the Grenada Bank, tells the story of the town’s origin and houses the largest selection of Coca-Cola collectibles outside of Atlanta.
Where to Eat (and Wander)
Spencer’s Dairy Kream is an old-school ice cream shop serving summertime sweet treats. For delicious Italian cuisine, head to Carmella’s Ristorante, or for fresh steak and seafood, The Kennel Club Steakhouse offers a menu full of upscale surf-and-turf options in relaxed digs. Inspired by owner Deborah Bailey’s mother, Molly—who flew with the Women’s Air Force Service Pilots in World War II—Molly’s Place offers vintage cocktails and craft beers alongside its handcrafted Southern fare.
Where to Stay
The Little Big House is a luxury cabin on Grenada Lake, making for easy access to the nearby hiking, swimming, and fishing opportunities. Popular with anglers aiming to get out on Grenada Lake, Big Oaks Lodge is a spacious home in a country setting. At Lofts on the Square, a newly-renovated downtown B&B, each room is named to represent the historical significance of a different aspect of Grenada.