Fun, Unique Lodging
Clarksdale is a small town that isn't on many tourists’ radar unless you’re in town for the Harmonica Jam Camp (which was going on during my stay) or other workshops. But if you're in town, definitely stay at Shack Up Inn!
The accommodations are actually former sharecropper shacks, which have been decorated the whole nine yards to make you feel like you’re in the Mississippi Delta of 100 years ago. Today, the shacks include full kitchens and living areas, making it a cozy place to settle in with a cold drink. Amenities include free rental (acoustic) guitars instead of room service.
There are two main draws to staying here:
1. The decor and theme
2. The fun of sitting on your front porch, grilling up some burgers, playing your rental guitar, and sharing cold drinks with your neighbors
Despite having a fantastic stay, their tagline remains “The Ritz We Ain't” and if you aren't used to low-key hotels, you won’t be happy here. Your breakfast is a cup of Folgers with a sickly sweet doughnut, the included toiletries are other guests’ leftover mini bottles, the wi-fi is intermittent at best, and you might find yourself receiving advice you didn't ask for.
