Cleveland is a city inMississippi. It is home toDelta State University. The town is nearly flat, and according to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.9 km² (7.3 mi²), all land. The population as of 2019 was 11,000.
The closest airports with airline service are inMemphis, 100 miles to the north, andGreenville, 30 miles to the south. While Greenville has limited airline service, Memphis is a major hub and is the preferred airport.
Driving from Memphis: get to Hwy 55 South and follow it to Hwy 69, right outside of Olive Branch (you'll see a sign forTunica). Take Hwy 69 to Hwy 61 in Tunica and go south on 61. Follow Hwy 61 76 miles to Cleveland.
Driving fromArkansas (Lake Village): Take Hwy 82 21 miles east through Greenville then drive 10 more miles (through Leland) to Hwy 61, which you will take north for 35 miles to Cleveland.
There is no public transportation in Cleveland. There are two taxi services. Cook's taxi can be reached at☏+1 662-402-4150.
Cleveland is completely flat and only 7 miles square, so biking during good weather is suggested.
Cleveland's, and the Mississippi Delta's, primary value as a tourist locale is its beautiful scenic views, quiet small town atmosphere, and its relation to Delta blues folklore.
Cleveland is a small town. Locals of all ages enjoy simple pleasures such as joyriding through the farmland, mud-riding, bonfires, jam sessions, drinking parties, dinner parties, barbecues and other socially centered pastimes.
Cleveland has a thriving downtown full of boutiques and knick-knack shops, but it is better suited for housewives than collectors.
Cleveland has many locally owned restaurants; you won't find a TGIFridays or Applebee's here. Go to the Airport Grocery or Hey Joe's for typical local fare - burgers, ribs, pulled pork, assorted barbecue, catfish, crawfish, kabobs, etc. The Country Platter offers soul food and plate lunches, and just south of it one can find Crustaceans for more inexpensive local dining. Crustaceans is primarily known for crawfish. South of Cleveland, in Boyle, is Bellazar's and Catfish Cabin, which specializes in fish and seafood. There are two small Chinese restaurants called China Buffet and Little China Kitchen, and while their food is good, they are not regarded as "sit-down" restaurants. There are also a Mexican restaurant called Guadalajara.
Another popular restaurant is The Warehouse, a gourmet deli, art gallery, and bazaar for various local vendors. A La Carte provides high-end wraps, salads, and sandwiches. Mississippi Grounds on Court Street is a popular coffee house.
Sr. Jose's at 201 S Sharpe Ave has a well-stocked bar and a friendly staff.
Locals often opt to drink at home amongst friends, and liquor stores can be found all along Hwy 61. Because of Blue Laws, liquor stores close at 10PM and bars stop serving at 1AM.
Cleveland has many hotels located on Hwy 61.
Routes through Cleveland |
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