Book Hotels in Blytheville, AR

Whether you're a blues music aficionado or desire to explore the deepest roots of country and rock 'n' roll, a journey of any length down U.S. Route 61, the famous "Blues Highway" linking Memphis with Minnesota, promises an unforgettable adventure through the birthplace of the Delta Blues. Book one of our hotels near Blytheville, AR, a city astride that highway, surrounded by the characteristic cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta. You'll hear on every corner, emanating from the windows of every bar, the slow-rhythmed, aural embodiment of the Deep South. Blytheville rental cars make such a journey possible, so tune the radio to a local station and gain a deeper appreciation for the blues in the happiest possible way.

Visiting Blytheville

Begin your journey along the Blues Highway at one of our Blytheville hotels. If you're ready to discover the importance of the region's rural heritage, take in the muggy air-drenched sights and twangy sounds of the region, head to the Delta Gateway Museum. If it's hunger instead that spurs your steps, follow your nose to a popular local barbecue spot with a nostalgic atmosphere and such unpretentious items as a "pound of pig." You'll know with every charcoal pit-roasted bite and every wipe of your napkin that no gourmet restaurant could rival this feast. After all, if blues is the song of the South, its flavor is surely barbecue, served best with a cold beer and live music. Much more of it awaits further down the Blues Highway in Memphis. Music-themed monuments abound in the "Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll," yet you'll also delve into the roots of those distinctive rhythms in stories told at the Cotton Museum and National Civil Rights Museum. The finest Memphis hotels are waiting to welcome you at the end of the day.

Bundle flights and hotels in Blytheville, AR with Travelocity for the biggest savings. Spend those extra dollars in a Beale Street bar or on tickets to a show at the New Daisy Theatre. You'll might even be inspired to buy a guitar and carry those Southern sounds with you, long after you exit the Blues Highway.