Yazoo City, Mississippi travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Yazoo City is a city in Yazoo County, Mississippi in the Delta region.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Yazoo City

Glenwood Cemetery

Site of grave of this fabled Witch of Yazoo City that emerged out of an inferno event that engulfed Yahoo City in the beginning of the early 20th century, characterized by the local author Willie Morris of My Dog Skip fa…

Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi Delta bottomland swamp providing habitat for deer and gators and things. What might be just as interesting is the bald cypress swamp. Trails and birding opportunities. Just watch out for hunters.

Plan your trip

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
JAN Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, Jackson — 42 mi away. Directions
GLH Mid Delta Regional Airport, Greenville — 55 mi away. Directions
MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 153 mi away (major hub). Directions

Amtrak serves Yazoo City on its City of New Orleans line through Chicago, Memphis, Jackson, and New Orleans. The train station is at W Broadway and N Water St.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Glenwood Cemetery
Lunch El Palenque
Afternoon Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

Amtrak serves Yazoo City on its City of New Orleans line through Chicago, Memphis, Jackson, and New Orleans. The train station is at W Broadway and N Water St.