Location: Clarksdale
Top Things to do in Clarksdale
10 Things to Do in Clarksdale That You Shouldn't Miss
Clarksdale in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Blues Clubs & Bars. Discover best things to do in Clarksdale with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Clarksdale
1. Red's Lounge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By lyrix428 - Albuquerque, Nm
Was it much to look at? Nope
Was the music the best? Nope.
Was the vibe everything we thought it would be (and more)? You bet.
Great music from Howl-N-Madd Perry, great conversation with Charles tending bar, and just an authentic experience at an actual juke joint. What a night! Can't wait to return and spend more time in Clarksdale and at Red's.
2. Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By Bilncrs - Barking, United Kingdom
Came to Cathead for a mini-fest on the porch, but still managed to spend $70 instore, I defy you not to act like a kid in a sweet shop. The mini-fest itself was fantastic, a brilliant place to go for anything BLUES!!!
3. The Rock & Blues Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 191 reviews
The Rock & Blues Museum places emphasis on the music’s Mississippi roots, specifically Clarksdale, highlighting the contributions from Eddy Boyd, Little Junior Parker, Sam Cooke, Ike Turner, John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters, as well as early rockers like Elvis Presley, Bo Diddley, Andy Anderson and Conway Twitty.
Reviewed By MonroeLouisiana - Monroe
This is by some standards a small museum, but it is jam-packed with music memorabilia, especially vinyl records. In fact, it is probably one of the best rock/blues record collection ever. I was thinking that this collection is worth lots and lots of money. It doesn't take but 1-2 hours to go through the museum, but is well worth the $5 admission.
4. The Delta Blues Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 476 reviews
Housed in the newly renovated Yazoo and Mississippi River Valley Railroad Depot, the museum presents the history of the Blues through photos, written word, artifacts and instruments.
Reviewed By Greg M - Warragul, Australia
Great museum featuring an extensive array of blues memorabilia, life stories, music and unique pieces such as Muddy Waters' one room house and Robert Johnson’s death certificate.
Due to copyright, no photos, recording of video of any kind are allowed but you had better have an hour or to spend there.
Parking is plentiful; there is a small gift shop and clean restrooms. You may even be accosted by “Razorblade” in the car park as you leave; a local identity and personable old gentleman who’ll spin you a yarn and try to sell you his CD.
5. Ground Zero Blues Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By Greg M - Warragul, Australia
Part owned by Morgan Freeman (who apparently frequents), the Ground Zero Blues Club we found to be more commercial than other venues (such as Red’s Lounge) but the music is fine and you’re in the company of like minded people.
Based on my experience, I’d advise eating beforehand as all six people at the table we were at were in agreeance as to the quality of the food. Rubber catfish and ultra dry chicken “tenders” was our personal experience but then again, it’s not a restaurant.
Take a texta (marker pen or whatever you want to call it) to record your attendance on a spare piece of wall, table, toilet etc if that rings your bell. Its walking distance from the town centre or, if you drive, parking is not a problem. Overall, a very enjoyable evening was had for the US$15 per person cover charge.
6. Stan Streets Hambone Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By PandyPandora
We happened on this place by chance on a Sunday in Clarksdale MS when we pulled up outside looking for the Rock n Blues museum (next door). It was a nice sunny day and Stan was sitting outside on the bench. Stan is such a friendly, welcoming person. He invited us in to have a look round and we chatted for a while. His artwork is distinctive with lots of bright colours. We purchased a couple of the prints as they are so different. There is live music here (Stan's band) some nights and there is a small stage and bar (Hopeless Case Bar). It's such a laid back place. It was interesting to hear about Stan, what a great life painting by day and playing music by night. He's also a cat lover and his two cats were in the gallery with him. It also transpired that he and my husband were at the same concert in London in the early 1970s! Small world.
7. Hopson Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By UPwrite - Kingsford, Michigan
We love Clarksdale! We try out different places, and Hopson was on our list. We weren't disappointed! It is a huge building, exploding with old south decor you'll love to check out. We had a delicious lunch of hotdogs, cucumber salad and chips, free of charge. A couple of drinks from the bar, and a visit with a new friend, made us happy touristas! We were lucky enough to catch some great live music with Seth Stroud. I'll tell ya, if you enjoy blues music, Clarksdale is your destination! Very unique venue, here at Hopson!
8. The Crossroad
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By RonWamberal - Sydney, Australia
Most visitors would know the history of Robert Johnson selling his soul to the devil but it is still difficult to imagine this crossroads of 2 major highways being the stuff of legend. However as others have said, you can't come to Clarksdale and not make this pilgrimage.
9. Delta Bohemian Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 22 reviews
Your source for private, relational Delta Bohemian Tours specializing in Clarksdale and the Mississippi Delta. Our tours are relational, authentic, organic and rife with opportunity to meet local "characters" while garnering a fuller awareness and understanding of the land, its people and the terroir informing the blues. Those desiring a deeper intimacy with and mindfulness of the “Most Southern Place on Earth” will surely enjoy several hours trekking with an eclectic Dude, acutely familiar with the socio-economic, educational, agricultural, and racial nuances associated with Mississippi Delta culture. Explore Clarksdale, Coahoma County and as far as you want to go in the Delta. Your time and money set the parameters. Touristas will become acquainted with the good, the bad, and the ugly, always ending with an appreciation for the complexities, paradoxes and duality found in Delta living. Delta Bohemian Tours: A Delta Bohemian® Company
Reviewed By Garry S - Brisbane Region, Australia
Chilly Billy's Delta Bohemian Tour is an absolute must do for anyone travelling to Clarksdale. I've been there at least 6 or 8 times, and know a bit about the place, but Billy is on a whole different level. He gives an entertaining and highly informative view of the history of Clarksdale, but also on a deeper level, how it's people and the surrounding areas informed the culture and the blues. Whether it's walking through the Clark house, standing in a cotton field, or on the banks of the Mississippi, with Billy, it has so much more meaning than if you just did it on your own.
Billy is an eclectic character, a historian, a journalist, an intelligent man with a superb vocabulary and a great sense of humour. He's a great communicator and he knows his stuff. I took a group of university students on his tour and they all rated it as a highlight of our journey.
I cannot recommend Delta Bohemian Tours highly enough. Don't hesitate - just do it.
10. Deak's Mississippi Saxophones & Blues Emporium
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By pmarcons - Syracuse, New York
Deak has been playing the blues for decades. He also makes custom harmonicas which are second to none. On top of that he is a real nice guy. I hang our there every year during the Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale......you never know who you are going to meet there.
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