Girlfriend Getaway

Grab your girls and getaway to this oasis in the Mississippi Delta. Greenwood offers a memorable getaway full of adventure, giggles, culinary treats, and of course shopping. Greenwood is the home of Viking Range Corp.

Day 1

11:00 a.m. Arrive Greenwood

11:30 a.m. Lunch at the Crystal Grill (est. 1933)

The Crystal Grill is a Greenwood institution that has been in operation for a century. Open for lunch and dinner, the Crystal serves a wide variety – from fried chicken to Southern vegetables, Gulf seafood to hot tamales — to folks from all walks of life.

1:00 p.m. Bus tour to get acquainted with the downtown area.

Our tour guide will point out places of interest such as, the County Courthouse, Confederate Memorial, Front Street, Wesley United Methodist Church (circa 1870), and the Viking Range Corporation Headquarters.

2:00 p.m. Tour the Viking Range Plant.

In 1987, Viking Range introduced professional cooking to the home, and gourmets the world over rejoiced. So they added a range top, then a dishwasher, a refrigerator and even an outdoor range. And along the way, they created their own culture of creativity and innovation. Now they’re applying Viking perfection to new categories like cookware, cutlery, and small appliances.

3:00 p.m. Downtown walking tour and shopping.

Many of the city’s downtown buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Several of the buildings have also received state and national historic preservation awards for their meticulous renovations.

4:30 p.m. Check in hotel

6:00 p.m. Viking Cooking School – Demonstration Cooking Class.

Students at the Viking Cooking School enjoy demonstration or hands-on lessons about everything from pizza to sushi from expert instructors and notable chefs in a complete Viking kitchen.

Day 2

8:00 a.m. Breakfast at hotel

9:00 a.m. Tour Cottonlandia Museum, which chronicles the history of Leflore County and cotton but also has an eclectic collection of regional artifacts.

10:00 a.m. Free time for shopping or spa treatments at the Alluvian Spa. Facials, body wraps, massages, pedicures and hot rocks at this full-service spa impart the rejuvenating powers of the Mississippi Delta.

12:00 Depart