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Belzoni [1] is a small farming city in the Delta of Mississippi.

[edit] Get in

The main roads into Belzoni are Highway 49 West (which runs north of Yazoo City, MS to Indianola, MS), Highway 12 East (from Hollandale, MS), Highway 7 South, and Highway 3 South of the city.

[edit] Get around

Greyhound bus lines does make a stop in the city (typically en route from Yazoo City, MS on the Delta Bus Lines). Bus schedules do vary, so be very flexible with your schedule if this is your mode of transportation. Also, bus service is limited, so you will not find a ticketing office or a enclosed bus stop in the city.

There is not a train network anywhere nearby Belzoni. The closest rail network from Belzoni was at Greenwood, MS; however, it was closed due to lack of profitability during the 1990's.

There is not an established public transit system in the Delta region of Mississippi (or the entire state of Mississippi for that matter), so you should either consider arranging transportation prior to your visit, or rent a car at one of the regional airports. The closest regional airport from Belzoni is in Greenville, MS (approximately 50 miles / 80.46 Kilometers northwest of the city).

[edit][add listing] See

Cotton, soybeans, and catfish farms as far as the eye can see.

[edit][add listing] Do

Visit the annual World Catfish Festival (which occurs every April), which entails a fried catfish eating contest, local music bands, and the crowning of Miss. Catfish[2]. It's an interesting slice of life to see if you happen to be in the area.

[edit][add listing] Buy

It's a small farming town that earns it's living on cotton, soybeans, and catfish. There's really not much too purchase to here, but you might be able to purchase some catfish souvenirs during the annual festival. Mostly people in the area visit the city for the catfish festival, and some blues music enthusiasts may drive by to get a glimpse of the small delta town looking for a juke joint.

[edit][add listing] Eat

You cannot go wrong with staples of fried catfish, baked biscuits, and boiled turnip greens.

[edit][add listing] Drink

There is not a beverage that is unique to this area, but you should try the sweet tea if you'd like. Be prepared to drink tea that is typically sweeter than you may be accustom to.

[edit] Stay healthy

During the warmer months of the year, you should seriously consider using mosquito repellent with a high DEET concentration. This may help reduce the opportunity of becoming infected with the West Nile virus [3] that is transmitted by mosquitoes. In the Delta region, mosquitoes are awful during the summer months.

In the event you require emergency medical attention, there is a very small county hospital (government owned) in the city. The hospital is called Humphreys County Memorial Hospital, and it is located at 500 Ccc (no that is not a typo) Road (nearby the intersection of Rose Drive and Virgina Street).

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Esquire Inn, 14880 US Highway 49 (662) 247-1763

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[edit] Get out

It's the same way you came into this small delta farming town. If you do not have a car, be prepared to use the Delta Bus Line service, or walk for a very long distance to the next city.

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