Ten Shops You Must Visit in the Mississippi Delta

Here's a list of some unique and eclectic shops in and around Cleveland, Mississippi. Read on to learn more about some of the best shopping in the Mississippi Delta!

Moonstruck Flea Market

For those looking for one-of-a-kind vintage items, funky decor and obscure vinyl, Moonstruck Flea Market, just a block or two from Cotton Row in Cleveland, has you covered. Vintage cocktail sets, bamboo ducks, vintage clothing, and artifacts from around the world are on display and are for sale at this unique flea market.

Cathead Delta Blues and Folk Art

Just up the road from Cleveland in historic Clarksdale, you’ll find Cathead Delta Blues and Folk Art. This is “ground zero” for all things Delta and Bluesy. From small-label blues albums, to vintage posters and other blues paraphernalia, you’ll find it here. Also, the folks at Cathead produce a number of events in the Delta throughout the year, including the Juke Joint Festival held in downtown Clarksdale each April.

Neysa’s Fireside Shop

For those looking for higher-end antiques and baubles, Neysa’s Fireside Shop, located in downtown Cleveland showcases the best in Delta antiques and is consistently ranked as one of the best antique stores in the Delta…really, one of the best antique stores in Mississippi. Some of the store items may be considered pricey, but the owner, Neysa, only curates quality. And each Christmas season, the shop specializes in nutcrackers sourced from around the world.

Peter’s Pottery

One of the most famous pottery shops in Mississippi, Peter’s Pottery, is located just north of Cleveland in historic Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Founded by Peter and his brothers, this pottery shop, which makes its wares from unique Delta clay, has a worldwide clientele and daily visitors from all over the Southeast.

McCarty Pottery

World famous McCarty Pottery started in an old mule barn with clay sourced from the property of legendary Mississippi writer, William Faulkner. The pottery has grown in fame over the years due in part to its distinctive glazes. Having moved from the mule barn, the shop is now located just north of Cleveland in the lovely hamlet of Merigold, Mississippi and includes a serene Japanese style garden and even an onsite restaurant with all dishes served on, you guessed it, McCarty Pottery.

61 Trading Post

One of the best “bargain” stores in Mississippi, 61 Trading Post has all manner of Delta detritus on offer. From furniture to vintage restaurant equipment like vinyl vintage restaurant booths, to firearms, and even an old trolley, you will honestly never know what you’ll find at this unique Mississippi shop.

Indianola Pecan House

One of the south’s most famous foods, the pecan, is featured at the Indianola Pecan House in a quaint Mississippi Delta town located about twenty miles south of Cleveland. Indianola, which is also the birthplace of Blues great, BB King, is the main processing point for the ubiquitous delta pecan. Here you will be able to purchase roasted pecans in a variety of sweet and savory flavors.

Delta Threadz

Located on Cotton Row in historic Cleveland, Delta Threadz specializes in higher-end sewing equipment like the Bernina Quilting Machine which is widely considered to be the “cadillac” of such machines. The store also carries a number of unique threads and fabrics and offers regular sewing and quilting classes.

Punkin’ Patch Children's Store

Another famous store in Mississippi located in downtown Cleveland is Punkin’ Patch. Considered one of the best children’s retail stores in Mississippi, Punkin’ Patch is “the place to go” for buying clothes that will make your young kids look their best…especially for those all important Easter and Christmas pictures.

Joe’s Tamale Shop at the White Front Cafe

This place only sells one item, but it’s a shop. In fact, some say it's the best tamale shop in Mississippi and home to one of the best meals in the Delta. While Joe has passed, his sister, Ms Barbara, has taken up the tamale torch, making tamales from the original brisket-based recipe. Try them one time and you’ll make a point to return every time you visit the Delta.