Wilfrid Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Starting to think about my next domestic leisure trip. I had initially thought Alabama and Mississippi might be combined, but I underestimated distances (and I am not driving). Just to help me narrow things down, I would welcome any opinions about the best cities to visit in those states. Obviously I am looking at Birmingham and Mobile and Jackson (Clarksdale looks interesting). Anything better? Quote
small h Posted January 14 Posted January 14 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Wilfrid said: Clarksdale looks interesting It is. I went there about five years ago for the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival. We heard a ton of great music (mostly in the bars rather than at the festival itself), met some amazing people and ate a lot of fried food. I also got to tell a story that began "So Gail and I were down at Red's, dancing to Bad Mama Jama with Ellis and the Iceman..." Edited January 14 by small h 1 Quote
Wilfrid Posted January 15 Author Posted January 15 Clarksdale does look great but not sure it's a good idea to visit only Clarksdale. Combining with Jackson means almost four hours on the Greyhound and that is not going to be a roundtrip; I'd come home via Memphis, only 90 mins on the bus. Am I missing something? Quote
small h Posted January 15 Posted January 15 1 hour ago, Wilfrid said: Am I missing something? Clarksdale + Memphis/Graceland is very doable, although you did not mention Tennessee. And you 100% need to hit this place: https://blueandwhiterestaurant.com/ Quote
Wilfrid Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 Thanks but Memphis isn't on my list. I have done Tennessee a lot. Trying to get to new places. Quote
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