Get Away to Greenwood

Life moves at a slower pace in the Mississippi Delta, or as it's also been referred to, "the most southern place on Earth." The region has a distinctive rhythm and texture, and Greenwood, nestled in the heart of the Delta, is no exception. Whether you prefer "roughing it" with cabin living or elect for your accommodations come complete with room service, Greenwood has lovely lodging options for any traveler's ideal day trip, weekend getaway, or vacation. 

For upscale accommodations, gourmands in search of true luxury will delight in the sleekly contemporary Alluvian Hotel on revitalized Howard Street in downtown Greenwood. The chic boutique hotel offers a slew of amenities, forty-five posh rooms with custom furnishings, and an award-winning art collection. 

The Alluvian is also home to the renowned Giardina’s Restaurant, where you can savor a superb menu of old world Italian fare in a fine dining setting with first class service. A few highlights of many include baked oysters, Italian sausage made from scratch, and an extensive wine list. Founded in 1936, Giardina’s is one of the Mississippi Delta’s most historic restaurants.

The Alluvian Spa offers 7,000 square feet of pure rejuvenation and relaxation; it’s the perfect pampering weekend for a girls' trip or couple’s getaway before the hustle and bustle of the approaching holiday season. The spa offers a full treatment menu of massages, facials, therapeutic baths, and more, and is doing a staggered booking process during the pandemic. 

The hotel name has deep symbolism within the region. The Mississippi Delta is considered an alluvial plain: a fertile, level land created by extensive amounts of mineral-rich soil deposited for centuries by the great Mississippi River. As lore would have it, Tennessee Williams once referred to the people living on this land as Alluvians.

If you're looking to get unplugged after a busy year, you’ll feel right at home at the rustic Tallahatchie Flats. Located on the banks of the Tallahatchie River, guests stay in real 1940s-era tenant houses, or sharecropper-style shanties that were acquired from plantation owners. The refurbished dwellings reside on 7,000 acres of Delta cotton fields and give guests a chance to experience firsthand how previous generations really lived. 

Make Greenwood your next destination, and whether you're an outdoorsman, an avid adventurer, a shopper, or a history buff—there’s something in this picturesque and pastoral region for you. To book your next vacation in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, go to visitgreenwood.com.