The tiny Delta town of Belzoni claims to be the catfish capital of the world. The highlight of the year is the Catfish Festival, which sees the crowning of the Catfish Queen and a catfish-eating contest.
Regional specialties: • Farm-raised catfish.
• Fried Chicken.
NightlifeLas Vegas-style entertainment casinos abound, especially in Greenville, Natchez, Philadelphia, Tunica, Vicksburg, and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Vicksburg has the
Bottleneck Blues Bar, decorated in a 1930s delta-style.
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