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19 History is only half the story. For shopping, dining, musi- cal entertainment, Corinth's quaint downtown district is an attraction in itself. Blocks of specialty shops, antique stores, art galleries and restaurants abound. Join us for Pickin' on the Courthouse Square where bluegrass music wafts through the air every Thursday evening. The first Satur- day morning of each month from spring until fall, shop for local treasures and produce at the Corinth Green Market. Enjoy a Slugburger, a local delicacy, and a cherry coke at Borroum's Drugstore, the oldest family operated drug- store in the State of Mississippi. Special events thrive with concerts by the Corinth Symphony Orchestra and plays by the Corinth Theatre Arts, as well as the Slugburger Festi- val and the Hog Wild Barbeque Festival. Reenactments and living history demonstrations take place throughout the year as well. These are only a few examples of all the great opportuni- ties in our area. Remember…if there isn't enough time to see it all on the first visit, come back time and time again. You are always welcome in Corinth, Mississippi. For a calendar of events or more information about Corinth, go to www.corinth.net or call 662-287-8300 for a free travel planner. Crossroads Arena Corinth's Crossroads Arena is an enter tainment venue that attracts great enter tainment. The arena is not just for musical enter tainment. Other type of events that are presented are Broadway shows, children's shows, monster trucks, rodeos, equine events, major wrestling and many other events. The Arena has a seating capacity of 7,700 and the largest arena floor in the State of Mississippi. The Arena boasts amenities that include a por table in-house stage, spotlights, a high-quality sound system, an on-line in-house computer ticketing system, excellent dressing rooms and meeting rooms in the 5,000 square foot Convention Center that is attached to the Crossroads Arena. There is RV parking on site with hookups for overnight guests. Verandah-Curlee House Built in 1857 by one of Corinth's founders, the Verandah-Curlee House is a significant example of Greek Revival architecture. The house was used in the Civil War as headquarters for Gens. Braxton Bragg, H.W.Halleck, and John B. Hood. Framed by beautiful gardens, this downtown attraction hosts many events and weddings throughout the year. 2107 Highway 72 West Corinth, MS 38834 662-286-5949 AWARD WINNING HOTEL MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE