A girls’ trip is about more than just where you go.
It’s about finally catching up on all the conversations the group chat couldn’t cover. It’s wandering into a shop because something in the window caught your eye. It’s lingering over lunch, treating yourself to something you didn’t know you needed and deciding that an afternoon at the spa sounds much better than an afternoon spent checking things off a list.
This winter, gather your girls and make Greenwood, Mississippi, the setting for a getaway built around enjoying the surprises in life.
With locally owned boutiques, a beloved independent bookstore, casual Delta dining and plenty of opportunities to relax, Greenwood makes it easy to turn a few days away into some much-needed time together.
So, text the group chat. Pick a weekend. Pack an extra bag for everything you’re about to bring home.
Your winter girls’ trip is waiting in Greenwood!
Start with a Little Retail Therapy
No girls’ trip is complete without shopping, and downtown Greenwood gives you plenty of reasons to take your time.
Spend the morning strolling Howard Street and popping into locally owned shops along the way. Smith & Company Outfitters and Sprout are local favorites, while M&M, The Mississippi Gift Company and Lynbar Jewelers add even more variety to a downtown shopping day. From curated fashion and jewelry to home goods, boutique gifts and distinctly Mississippi finds, it’s the kind of shopping experience where everyone in the group can find something that feels like them.
And that’s part of what makes shopping in Greenwood so much fun. You’re not spending the morning walking through the same stores you could visit back home. These are shops overflowing with their own personalities, filled with pieces selected by the people who know and love the community best.
Maybe you find a new outfit. Maybe it’s a piece of jewelry, something for your home or a gift for one of your besties. No matter what, be sure to leave some room in the car!
Explore more of Greenwood’s downtown shopping here!
Browse, Read and Stay Awhile at Turnrow Book Co.
Between boutiques, make time for a Greenwood favorite that basically begs you to slow down and browse.
Turnrow Book Co. is one of the Mississippi Delta’s go-to destinations for thoughtfully curated books, author events, art, community gatherings and so much more. Its shelves offer plenty to explore, including everything from Mississippi and Southern-centric literature to the latest trending hits. Give everyone a few minutes to wander in different directions. Pick out the novel you’ve been meaning to read. Find something unexpected. And, be sure to compare your choices before you leave!
Make Lunch Local
After a morning of shopping, it’s time to refuel.
Keep things relaxed with lunch at Delta Roots Takery and Catering Company, one of Greenwood’s local favorites. Its soul food and salads are a must-try, making it an easy fit for a casual midday stop before the rest of your afternoon begins.
The restaurant also comes with a distinctly Greenwood story. Owner Holley Poe turned a lifelong love of cooking into a local business, eventually growing Delta Roots from a home-based operation into its Greenwood brick-and-mortar location. Her story is the kind you find throughout the city: creativity, entrepreneurship and community all coming together around something people love. Plus, it makes it easy to start up a conversation with the owners.
And on a weekend centered around spending time together, lunch doesn’t need to be complicated. Find a table, order something good and catch up before moving on to the most relaxing part of the trip.
Trade the Shopping Bags for Spa Robes
You’ve shopped. You’ve eaten. Now comes the part everyone can agree on.
Set aside the afternoon for The Alluvian Spa.
Located across the street from The Alluvian Hotel, the spa offers a retreat right in downtown Greenwood with services including massages, facials, soothing soaks and full-body treatments. Friends can book side-by-side services or choose their own treatments, making it easy for everyone to build the afternoon around exactly the kind of relaxation they need.
Maybe that means a massage after a morning spent on your feet. Maybe it’s a facial, a pedicure or simply a few uninterrupted hours dedicated to just taking it easy, and that’s entirely the point!
Winter has a way of making us want to recharge, and a girls’ weekend is the perfect excuse to actually do it. Put away the phones for a while, settle in and let the afternoon move at spa speed.
By the time you leave, you’ll be refreshed, recharged and ready for anything else the day has to offer.
Learn more about The Alluvian Spa and Greenwood getaway experiences here!
Give Sunday Morning One More Stop
Nobody said the trip had to end early.
Before everyone heads home, squeeze in one more casual Greenwood meal at Jeems Diner. Located on Howard Street, Jeems has burgers, cheesesteaks, salads and soul food galore, making it the perfect place to get one last taste of some bonafide Southern staples.
Then give yourselves one last chance to revisit downtown. Maybe someone is still thinking about something she left behind in a boutique the day before. Maybe there’s one more gift to pick up. Maybe you simply want one last walk through the shops before the weekend officially comes to an end.
Make This Winter About Time Together
A great girls’ trip doesn’t need a packed schedule.
Sometimes all you need are your favorite people and a place that gives you plenty of ways to enjoy being together.
In Greenwood, that might mean carrying shopping bags down Howard Street, comparing your latest reads, discovering a new favorite lunch spot or spending an afternoon wrapped in a robe at The Alluvian Spa. The individual stops make the itinerary, but the conversations, laughs and time spent together are what make the memories.
And winter is the perfect time to finally make it happen.
Gather the group, plan your getaway and come experience shopping, dining and a little well-deserved relaxation. This winter, Find Your Beat from the Heart of the Delta in Greenwood, Mississippi!