Best Things to do in Greenwood MS

We visited Greenwood, Mississippi with friends to celebrate their birthday month. We stayed at the Alluvian hotel and took a cooking class at the Viking Cooking School. We knew that we would have fun, but the experience was so much more than we expected! Not only was the cooking class excellent but we discovered great restaurants and plenty of things to do in Greenwood MS!

About Greenwood, Mississippi

Greenwood is a small Delta city with a painful past. Despite the scars there is a depth and beauty to the town and the surrounding area that must be experienced to be understood. In current day Greenwood you can sense the soul of the south and feel the spirit of the unique heritage that is the Mississippi Delta.

There is both history and culture and plenty of things to do in Greenwood MS. It is a great place for anyone who loves great food, the blues, or sleepy southern towns.

Picture of the Delta town of Greenwood. A lovely summer day with blue skies. Looking down a street with no traffic.

Things to do in Greenwood, Mississippi

You might be surprised to discover all the Greenwood Mississippi attractions!

Take a class at the Viking Cooking School

We came to Greenwood the way over 70,000 people a year come to Greenwood. We arrived to take a class at the Viking Cooking School. Viking is famous for its high quality ranges and kitchen appliances which are made right here in Greenwood, Mississippi.

The Viking Company also offers a well-known cooking school which attracts people from all over to learn to grill the perfect steak or make the juiciest fried chicken. The classes are well run and tons of fun. You can read more about our experience at the Viking Cooking School.

Relax at the Alluvian Spa

The Alluvian Spa is located across the street from the Alluvian hotel. After a morning of cooking or sightseeing you might want to have a massage or get your nails done. They have scrubs, polishes, body wraps, and masks as well as therapeutic baths!

A great way to relax!

Visit the Farmer’s Market in Greenwood MS:

Depending on the season and the day you visit you might be able to visit the farmer’s ma