Cruises to Greenville

3 Reviews
Greenville (Photo:JB Manning/Shutterstock)

About Cruising to Greenville

Known for the writers who grew up or lived here -- ranging from Shelby Foote to Walker Percy to Muppets creator Jim Henson -- Greenville calls itself "the Heart and Soul of the Mississippi Delta," which writer David Cohen said "begins in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis and ends on Catfish Row in Vicksburg."

There are 35,000 residents in Greenville, which is on Ferguson Lake, formerly part of the Mississippi River. Yet a quick tour from a riverboat will make visitors wonder where they are. Downtown is beyond sleepy; there are no public buses and no taxis, "but we have cars," said a tour guide. On a recent Friday in December, it was difficult to find many signs of activity downtown.

H. Ben Nelken, who was born here, said he began opening the first of five local museums about 20 years ago, because there weren't any. His Greenville History Museum is a hodgepodge of donations, some quirky and interesting. You need to hunt among its exhibits; among them is a feature on a former editor of the"Delta Democrat Times," Hodding Carter, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1946 for his editorials outlining social and economic injustice and intolerance.

The Hebrew Union Congregation Temple is an attraction, with an exhibit of its history in Greenville, as is the E.E. Bass Auditorium & Cultural Center, where visitors can ride an 1899 carousel. There's also a casino boat, Lighthouse Point Casino.

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11 Nights

Heart Of The Delta

Port: Memphis • Greenville • Vicksburg • Natchez • St. Francisville • Baton Rouge • Darrow +1 more

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Heart Of The Delta

Port: New Orleans • Darrow • Baton Rouge • St. Francisville • Natchez • Vicksburg +3 more

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14 Nights

The Big Easy To The Gateway City

Port: New Orleans • Darrow • Baton Rouge • St. Francisville • Natchez • Vicksburg +8 more

33 reviews
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21 Nights

Mississippi River Odyssey

Port: New Orleans • Darrow • Baton Rouge • St. Francisville • Natchez • Vicksburg +14 more

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14 Nights

America's Great River

Port: St. Paul • Red Wing • La Crosse • Dubuque • Davenport • Burlington • Hannibal • St. Louis +6 more

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Why Cruise to Greenville?

Pros:

There are several interesting and unique museums to explore here, as well as a popular casino boat

Cons:

Though there are organized tours available, there are no public transportation options

Bottom Line:

Greenville's a sleepy town, but it's full of history and exemplifies Mississippi Delta culture

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

Currency is the U.S. dollar. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. There is no ATM at Greenville Waterfront; however there are three banks downtown in the 400, 500 and 600 blocks of Washington Avenue.

Language?

English -- delivered with a Southern accent -- is the language spoken there.


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Loved the Grammy MuseumRead More
georgiafrlittle
Small town Mississippi. Churches, town museums, county and town offices. I liked this clean and beautiful southern town.Read More
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