Corinth, MS Road Trips

Corinth is often referred to as Mississippi's Gateway City due to its location in the northeast corner of the state. A gateway into Mississippi's history and culture, this picturesque small town is located in Alcorn County. Oak lined streets and historic downtown buildings create its small town charm. The crime is low and the residents are friendly - walk around the downtown streets at night with ease.

Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center A Unit of Shiloh National Military Park, 501 W. Linden Street, ☏ +1 662 287-9273. 8:30AM -4:30PM. The 15,000 sq. ft. (1350 m²) facility features interactive exhibits, a multimedia presentation on the Battle of Shiloh, and a video on the Battle of Corinth. The center stands near the site of Battery Robinett, a Union fortification which was an important site of some of the bloody fighting during the October 1862 Battle of Corinth. Visitors reach the center by ascending a walkway strewn with bronze replicas that reflect the aftermath of battle. At the building entrance, visitors pass six bronze Civil War soldiers marching into the center at the double-quick. Full-scale reproductions of earthworks explain the importance of field fortifications. An extensive courtyard exhibit is home to a water feature commemorating one hundred years of American history. The interpretive center houses a seventy-five-seat auditorium, public research library, and a Civil War bookstore. Free. The Crossroads Museum, 221 N. Fillmore Street, ☏ +1 662 287-3120. Tu-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1-5PM. Serving as the hub of historical information for the area, its permanent exhibits deal with Civil War, Railroad, Aviation, Business/Industry and Pre-History/Archaeology. The adjacent galleries which offer special rotating exhibits. The museum also offers a souvenir shop and the Margaret Greene Rogers Research Library. $5 adults; $3 senior citizens, military & students; free for children 16 and under. Black History Museum of Corinth, 1109 Meigg Street, ☏ +1 662 665-8500.

Crossroads Arena, 2800 S. Harper Road, ☏ +1 662 287-7779, [email protected]. Plays host to a variety of musical talents, circus acts and other events (updated Feb 2017) Pickin on the Square, Court House Square. Th 7PM, year-round.. Pickin on the Square offers old time fun. It is enjoyable for all ages. Music played is bluegrass, folk, and country. Regional talent celebrates the bluegrass heritage of the area. Listen spring, summer and fall on the lawn of the Courthouse Square; during the winter, the show moves indoors to the historic Coliseum-Civic Center. Free. Crossroads Chili Cook-off, Historic Corinth Depot. 1st Saturday in April. The Cook-Off is sanctioned by the International Chili Society and offers a chance for people to come out and try chili made by chili cookers from all over the country. The event is in conjunction with the Green Market at the Depot. Free. Corinth Coca-Cola Classic. 1st Saturday in May. Mississippi's 2nd largest footrace is one of the best road races in the South! Listed in Running Times as "One of the 100 Great short races". Free. Leon Frazier Memorial Gospel Singing. 1st Saturday in June. Jacinto Fourth of July Festival, ☏ +1 662 286-8662, [email protected]. July 4 from 8AM. Celebrate the Fourth of July at Historic Jacinto Courthouse. Live music, arts and crafts, a Civil War encampment, petting zoo, concessions, political speeches (the second largest political rally in Mississippi). Bring your lawn chair. Free. Slugburger Festival. 2nd Th-Sa in July. Come enjoy the Slugburger Festival every year.

Vicari, Cruise Street. An elegant and high-quality dining experience owned by Chef Mabry (updated Feb 2017) Smith, downtown. fine dining, Karaoke and a bar (updated Feb 2017) Brewer’s Drive In, 1601 N Parkway, ☏ +1 662 665-9063. Tu-Sa 10:30AM-9PM. BBQ, plate lunch, milk shakes, homemade desserts. $5-9. Cindy’s Place, 603 Tate St, ☏ +1 662 665-9063. Tu-F 10AM-2PM, Su 10AM-2PM. Plate lunches, meat & three vegetables. $6-8. The Dinner Bell, 1000 S. Harper Rd., ☏ +1 662 286-5800. M-Th 10:30AM-9PM, F Sa 10:30AM-10PM. Steak, fish, burgers, sandwiches, plate lunches, meat & three vegetables. $5-15. Soul-Tastic, in the Corinth Commons shopping center across from the Wal-Mart Supercenter. (updated Feb 2017) Pizza Grocery, 800-A Cruise St., ☏ +1 662 287-3200. M-Sa 11AM-2PM, M-Th 5-8PM, Sa 5-9PM. Pizza, pasta, subs, salads, week end gourmet specials. $8-20. Café Mike’s, 301 N. Harper Rd., ☏ +1 662 287-5318. M-Sa 11AM-9PM. Soup, salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, steak, chicken. $5-15. Restaurant at the Inn, 924 Fillmore St (inside the Generals’ Quarters Inn), ☏ +1 662 286-3302. M-F 10:30AM-2PM. Sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, daily specials, homemade desserts. $6-15. Rib Shack, Hwy 72 (next to NAPA on Hwy 72), ☏ +1 662 284-4646. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-9:30PM. BBQ, salads, homemade desserts. $5-10. (updated Aug 2016) Juju's Shrimpboat Cafe, 1907 Shiloh Road, ☏ +1 662 665-7910. Tu-Sa 4-9PM. Fresh gulf seafood, shrimp, alligator, oysters, homemade desserts. $8-20. Taylor’s Steak, Fish, Ribs, 1401 Hwy 72 W, ☏ +1 662 286-2037.

Alcorn County is no longer a dry county and there are many bars that serve beer, wine and mixed drinks. There are several liquor stores throughout Corinth. The Flying Pig located next to the Wine Barn, on Hwy 72, offers microbrewery labeled beers. Twisted Spirits is located next to Kroger, and two liquor stores are on Harper Road and Shiloh Road. C Baby's, 4 State Line Rd, Guys, TN, across the state line. W-F 5PM-midnight; Sa noon-midnight. Pizza, beer, live entertainment. Lottery tickets. (updated Aug 2016) Shooterz, 1103 Hwy 72 W, inside the Southern Motel, ☏ +1 662 287-8919. Th-Sa 7PM - till. Beer and music. (updated Aug 2016)

Quality Inn & Suites Corinth West, 2101 Hwy 72 W, ☏ +1 662 287-4421. Econo Lodge, 2104 Hwy 72 W, ☏ +1 662 286-6071, toll-free: +1-800-354-3932. Hampton Inn, 2107 Hwy 72 W, ☏ +1 662 286-5949, toll-free: +1-800-HAMPTON (4267866). Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2106 Hwy 72 W, ☏ +1 662 287-1407, toll-free: +1-800-HOLIDAY (4654329). Corinth RV Park, 314 County Road 604, ☏ +1 662 284-0115, +1 662 287-8223, [email protected]. 26 RV hook-ups w/full water and electric; tent sites available. Located 4 ½ mi. west of Corinth off US 72. Amenities include ice, firewood, restrooms, showers,daily trash pick-up, dump station, pull-throughs. Jacinto Courthouse (Located 13 miles southeast of Corinth in historic Jacinto.). 2 RV hook-ups w/full water and electric. Amenities include picnic tables and nature trails. The RV sites are behind the old general store and near Historic Jacinto Courthouse. 1 J.P. Coleman State Park, ☏ +1 662 423-6515. 13 miles north of Iuka off Miss. Hwy 25. 70 RV hook-ups with water and electric; 17 tent sites; 20 cabins. Located approximately 34 miles northeast of Corinth. 2 Tishomingo State Park, ☏ +1 662 438-6914. Mile marker 304 off the Natchez Trace Parkway. 62 RV hook-ups with water and electric;Tent sites available; 6 cabins. Located approximately 35 miles southeast of Corinth. The Generals’ Quarters Bed and Breakfast Inn, 924 Fillmore Street, ☏ +1 662 286-3325, toll-free: +1-800-662-1866. The Suites at The BelHaven, 706 Cruise Street, ☏ +1 662 665-7904, fax: +1 662 665-7905.

Tupelo Airport (40 miles/64 km to the south). Daily flights from Memphis and Atlanta. Memphis Airport (70 miles/112 km to the northwest). Memphis is a major hub for Delta Air Lines. Roscoe Turner Airport, Corinth-Alcorn County. 6500-foot runway for private planes, no scheduled service. Amtrak Memphis (70 miles to the northwest). City of New Orleans passenger line through Memphis leads to Chicago and New Orleans. Major highways in the area are: North-south - U.S. Highway 45 from Tupelo, Missouri to Jackson, Tennessee East-west - U.S. Highway 72 from Memphis, Tennessee to Huntsville, Alabama

Liberty Cabs, 303 Taylor Street, ☏ +1 662 286-2121. Taxi service for Corinth and surrounding areas. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 916 Highway 72 W, ☏ +1 662 287-6661. Car rental. King Kars, Inc., 916 Hwy 45 South, ☏ +1 662 287-8773. Car and van rental.