Indianola, Mississippi

Population 9,433

Located about an hour from Clarksdale — where the famous crossroad is located — Indianola is ground zero for diehard blues fans. And the big attraction in town is the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center (bbkingmuseum.org). Access is good at this museum that honors the blues legend’s life and music, with accessible parking, a level entrance and plenty of room to maneuver a wheelchair through the galleries. A loaner wheelchair is also available at the front desk. A short film about the history of blues is shown before visitors move on to follow a timeline of King’s life, from the cotton plantation to the chitlin’ circuit and on to Fillmore West. There’s also a replica of his home studio and an interactive 12-string guitar exhibit. Even if you’re not a blues fan the museum is worth a visit, as it also illustrates how King’s music helped bridge the gap between the races in a time of extreme racial segregation.