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Mississippi is well known as the "Birthplace of the Blues". Recently Mississippi has established "Blues Trails" as regional markers to landmark birth places and plantation homes of blues legends, in addition to grave sites and other areas of interest to blues aficionados.

An excursion through the Mississippi Delta takes visitors aback to where the blues began.

Clarksdale, Ms acts as the blues hub and is generally a good place to start your Mississippi Delta Blues Tour.

Being the birthplace of Muddy Waters, Clarksdale, MS is definately the most cultural rich blues community in Mississippi.

If you are looking for real blues, you're not going to find it on Beale St. in Memphis. You will have to get off the beaten path to find the real deal. Places like Po'Monkey's in Merigold, Ms. Merigold is about 30 miles south of Clarksdale.

Ok, so are you ready to take your "Blues Pilgrimage" ? But where will you stay? I know! How about the "ShackUp Inn" (www.shackupinn.com) right outside Clarksdale, Ms. Take a trip back in time to the plantation days. The ShackUp Inn has refurbished "Shot Gun" houses taken from the "Hobson Plantation". Prices are very reasonable and houses feature a full kitchen and dining area.

Take a visit to the Blues Museum in Clarksdale. Here you can get area information and directions to all sorts of out of the way landmarks and blues clubs. Also visit CatHead (www.cathead.biz), for blues culture and local folkart.

The Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival in Clarksdale begins 08/08-10/2008. Featuring Blues Legends and Top Blues acts from across the country, good southern BBQ, art and crafts. Named one of the "Top 10" festivals in the country. For more info see (www.sunflowerfest.org)

Just right across the Mississippi River Bridge is Helena, AR. Each year, the second weekend of October, Helena host the "King Biscuit Festival".This is another must-attend event.

Mississippi is steeped in Blues Heritage. There are a number of blues legends still performing in Mississippi Delta Blues Festivals. Don't miss an opportunity to enjoy these men and women of blues nobility.

For more information visit Mississippi Music Festivals