OT: Alluvian, Greenwood. Thoughts? Opinions?

[MemphisMaroonClubDog]

Wife and I are planning to go for a spa/get away from kids weekend. Anyone stay there? Have any suggestions? We are not really going to be "sightseeing" but was just curious to see if the hotel and spa were as good as advertised.

Thanks

 

[Flatland Dawg]

I lived there for five years before moving to Memphis, and have stayed in the Alluvian a few times. It's a fantastic hotel, and the spa is world class (literally - it was ranked #13 in the world by a prominent women's magazine, although I forget which).

Greenwood is a nice place to visit. If you are there on a Friday, call Viking Range Corporation's HQ (662-455-1200) and see if you can schedule a plant tour. The Range plant is an awesome facility. Also, make the trip out Money Road and visit Miller's Grocery, where the Emmett Till story sadly got its start and the Civil Rights movement was essentially born. You'll pass the likely burial place of Robert Johnson on the way there.You can visit both in an hour.

As far as food goes, Giardina's at the Alluvian Hotel has one of the best filets I've ever eaten. Lusco's also has a great steak, and you can brown bag wine or liquor. For lunch, go to the Crystal Grill. Absolutely everything on the menu is fantastic, but the broiled KC pork chop, the blackened catfish, and the fried spring chicken are my favorites.

For such a small town, Greenwood is steeped in history, and there is actually a lot to do. And I would say that on a per capita basis, there are more great restaurants there (and throughout the Delta) than anywhere in the country.

 

[DriftwoodCC]

Great hotel, good spa, great bar, so-so (but expensive) restaurant, great downtown stores (bookstore, gift shops, clothing).

Other better restaurants in town - Lusco's, Delta Bistro, Crystal Grill etc.

Should be a good weekend for yall.

 

[Dawgslife]

It's worth the drive, in my opinion. A great hotel - you won't belive your in Mississippi. Giardina's is a fantastic restaurant as well. If your wife saw and enjoyed "The Help" (didn't most women?), the city actaully has a tour of locations where the movie was filmed. Just an idea for something different to do.

 

[cowbell88]

It is great. Delta cake for dessert is awesome. If you go to Lusco's make sure you tip parking attendant in parking lot when going in. He will watch yo stuff. Be aware of the one way streets downtown around the Alluvian.

 

[Captain Agustus McDawg]

In case you take a wrong turn downtown. Crystal Grill is one of the best all around restaurants in MS. Another attraction is the grave site of Mississippi John Hurt (if you are into the blues). If you like pizza, Lost Dog in Indianola is good. If you want to save some $, you can stay at my parent's house for half the price of the Alluvian (be forewarned they watch a lot of Animal Planet, Fox News and Walker Texas Ranger).

 

[CEO2044]

Have to bump that. One of my good friends from college's family owns it. It really is great, though, and the booths are cool and private. Call ahead and reserve one. They pull the curtain if you want privacy, and if you need them you just hit the button and someone comes almost immediately. Like they said, it's a brown bag kinda place- can't beat that. Great food- I always like the broiled shrimp for an appetizer, their marinade is awesome. Steak's really good. One of those little unique, family owned and grown places that you don't see enough of anymore. The guy out front will watch your stuff either way.<div>
</div><div>To the guy that said the Delta has a ton of great restaurants- AMEN. I think that's why Jackson has kind of been a let-down to me food-wise. I guess I never really thought about it until now.</div><div>
</div><div>Spa's supposed to be great- I don't ever go and get that stuff, but my cousins love the massages there. Cool little downtown area where the Alluvian is, too- she'll like the shopping.</div><div>
</div><div>Crystal Grill is great for lunch, as someone else said. Heard Giardinia's is good- don't know why, but I've never gone. Probably just because I go to Lusco's a lot.</div>