SOUTHERN STATES
Planning your trip to the Mississippi Delta
THE BEST WAY
TO MISSISSIPPI
From LAX to Memphis, Tenn. (may be the easiest starting point), nonstop service is offered on Northwest, and connecting (change of planes) service is offered on Continental, United, American, Delta, Air Tran and US Airways. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $270.
WHERE TO STAY
Alluvian Hotel, 318 Howard St., Greenwood; (662) 453-2114, www.thealluvian.com. packages start at $210.
Best Western Blues Traveler Inn, 910 Highway 82, Indianola; (662) 887-6611, $76 and up.
WHERE TO EAT
Doe's Eat Place, 502 Nelson St., Greenville; (662) 334-3315, $10 to $30.
The Crown, 110 Front St., Indianola; (662) 887-4522, lunch only, $7 to $10.
Giardina's, 314 Howard St., Greenwood; (662) 455-4227, entrees $10.25 to $31.50.
Lost Dog Pizza Co., 807 Highway 82, Indianola; (662) 887-1555. $10 to $15.
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