Mississippi is full of beautiful little towns – we’ve written about seven of the prettiest historic towns, and 12 of our most interesting tiny towns. There’s one town in Mississippi that is so delightful that we bet you can’t drive through it without stopping to spend an afternoon….but you might want to plan on at least a weekend, once you see what this town has to offer.

Cleveland, Mississippi was established in 1869. Around 16,000 people call it home.
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Stop by for a visit!
The downtown area is historic and charming.
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Shop for antiques, clothing and handmade arts, crafts and jewelry.
Little touches, like this unique clock, really make downtown shine.
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It has a certain historic feel that just can't be replicated.
Visit the campus of Delta State University.
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While you're there, check out the cool outdoor sculptures.
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If you love baseball, you'll definitely need to stop in at the Boo Ferriss Baseball Museum.
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Cleveland Tourism/Facebook
Bob Ferriss was a previous Boston Red Sox Player and Delta State University coach. The museum is filled with memorabilia and historical gems. It's located on campus.
Stop to smell the roses at the rose gardens along the walking trail in Historic Downtown Cleveland.
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View some wildlife at the Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge, just 15 miles outside of town.
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Wander along the nature trail...
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...you'll see many species of birds and animals.
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Watch for possums, deer, otters, rabbits, chipmunks, snakes and a multitude of bird species.
Dockery Farms is the likely birthplaces of the blues.
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While no one can be really certain where blues originated, Dockery Farms is a likely spot. This plantation is full of historic significance. Visit at 255 Mississippi 8, Cleveland.
Spend an afternoon at the Martin & Sue King Railroad Museum.
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You'll love the model trains here. If you're fascinated by model trains, you'll want to plan to be here for at least an hour. You'll find it at 115 S. Bayou Avenue.
The new GRAMMY Museum recently opening, and it's well worth your time.
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GRAMMY Museum/Facebook
Attend a performance, check out the museum's collection of nostalgic music mementos and meet an artist. 800 W. Sunflower Road, Cleveland.
Once you stop by, you might just decide to stay awhile...
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...this vibrant town is so much fun, how can you leave without staying the night?

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