While
in Helena take time to see some of the sights that make the Helena
area unique.
Points
of Interest in Helena - West Helena
The
Delta Cultural Center: At the south end of Cherry Street, the
center is housed in a restored train depot. It provides the visitor
with a multi-media presentation of the multicultural makeup of the
delta and a taste of life in the delta.
Adjacent
to the Delta Cultural Center is the Mississippi River Levee Wall
adorned with images of blues scenes painted by local artist, Larry
Spakes. The scenes recall various artists from past King Biscuit
Blues Festivals, Sonny Boy Williamson and the legendary King Biscuit
Times radio program. Click here
or on the image to see a larger view of the wall.
The
Levee Walk: This will take you along the levee from the Delta
Culutural Center to the entrance to the River Park.
The River
Walk: Take the boardwalk to the Mississippi River. At the northern
end of Cherry Street go east at the Doughboy Statue over the levee
to the River Park and see the river at its finest.
The Phillips
County Public Library and Museum: The library is one of the
oldest public libraries in the state. The Phillips County Museum
next door to the library is rich with memorabilia and artifacts
from the past.
Confederate
Cemetary: Take a short trip away from the downtown area down
Holly Street to the Confederate Cemetary. Along with the Civil War
headstones and the towering monument at the crest of the hill, the
view from the cemetary toward the river is inspiring.
The
Restored Victorian Homes: Within blocks of the downtown area there
are a number of spectacular homes in varying states of restoration
from the three fully restored bed and breakfasts to the recently opened
restoration of the Pillow-Thompson Home which is a project of Phillips
College and the community.
Edwardian
Inn
Foxglove
Inn
Magnolia
Hills
Pillow-Thompson
Home
The
Cunningham
United
Methodist Church
The architecture
of the Centennial Baptist, First United Methodist,
St. John's Episcopal, St. Mary's Catholic and Temple
Bethel churches are examples of some of the finest designs in
the delta.