By Travel Tunica on Monday April 26, 2021

Soak up the sun on the links in beautiful Tunica, Mississippi. Whether you're escaping with your golfing buddies or coordinating a corporate event for work, a little planning can help make your trip go smoothly. Here, Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau and Gateway to the Blues Museum and Visitors Center suggest places to play, stay, and experience. About Tunica’s Golf Courses After you've narrowed down a time to visit Tunica, select a golf course that you and your crew will enjoy. Two of the most popular golf courses in Tunica include Tunica National Golf and Tennis and River Bend Links…

Soak up the sun on the links in beautiful Tunica, Mississippi. Whether you're escaping with your golfing buddies or coordinating a corporate event for work, a little planning can help make your trip go smoothly. Here, Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau and Gateway to the Blues Museum and Visitors Center…

By Travel Tunica on Friday April 23, 2021

Enjoy a weekend of rest, relaxation, and entertainment in Tunica, Mississippi. Located thirty minutes south of Memphis, Tennessee, Tunica is far enough away to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city, yet close enough to make a quick escape from the daily grind. Here, Tunica Convention & Visitors Bureau and Gateway to the Blues Museum and Visitors Center offer suggestions on how to make your road trip unforgettable. Find Local Activities to Enjoy The downtown area offers plenty of options for making lasting memories during your quick trip away. From museums to outdoor activities and more, you are…

Enjoy a weekend of rest, relaxation, and entertainment in Tunica, Mississippi. Located thirty minutes south of Memphis, Tennessee, Tunica is far enough away to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city, yet close enough to make a quick escape from the daily grind. Here, Tunica Convention & Visitors…

By Lisa Konupka on Tuesday April 13, 2021

Let’s get the obvious of the way: the whole human race is in desperate need of a vacation. After months indoors or cooped up in our homes, we’re practically gasping to be somewhere, anywhere, else. At this point, the stages of quarantine coping are proving to be more cyclical than linear, but signs of hope are finally gleaming out on the horizon. Though when it comes to planning a brief, much-needed getaway, hope isn’t the only thing gleaming nearby. Tunica’s humming neon signs and whirling roulette wheels are also casting brilliant beams from just down the road. At a time…

Let’s get the obvious of the way: the whole human race is in desperate need of a vacation. After months indoors or cooped up in our homes, we’re practically gasping to be somewhere, anywhere, else. At this point, the stages of quarantine coping are proving to be more cyclical than…

By Travel Tunica on Thursday March 25, 2021

Against all odds, NCAA and NBA basketball are already heating up for what promises to be a stunning 2021 season. NBA legends are rising and falling while regular season shakeups in the NCAA deliver underdogs a chance at the March Madness crown. Buzzer-beating 3-pointers and glorious upset wins are practically guaranteed, and you can get in on all the action shot-by-shot with Tunica’s sportsbook and six world class casinos. Between all the trash talk and last-minute jubilation, Tunica’s casinos provide unparalleled gaming, dining, pampering, and entertainment opportunities—all while maintaining sensible COVID precautions to keep you and your crew as safe…

Against all odds, NCAA and NBA basketball are already heating up for what promises to be a stunning 2021 season. NBA legends are rising and falling while regular season shakeups in the NCAA deliver underdogs a chance at the March Madness crown. Buzzer-beating 3-pointers and glorious upset wins are practically…

By Travel Tunica on Tuesday March 16, 2021

Southern culture has no better representative than its food. The spirit, tradition, and values of the South are spices in themselves, translated through the tastebuds for a deeper understanding of place and people. Both inside and out of its six world-class casinos, Tunica, Mississippi, is still very much a Southern city. In fact, the glamor and neon only accentuate the unique qualities of Southern living. With suites looking out on the mighty Mississippi, college football on the TVs, and beloved Deep South staples hot and ready from the kitchen, Tunica’s identity remains passionately and proudly Southern. These iconic local examples…

Southern culture has no better representative than its food. The spirit, tradition, and values of the South are spices in themselves, translated through the tastebuds for a deeper understanding of place and people. Both inside and out of its six world-class casinos, Tunica, Mississippi, is still very much a Southern…

By Lisa Konupka on Thursday March 4, 2021

Are you wanting to visit Tunica but curious about what the casinos are doing to protect you from COVID-19? Here are 10 things to know before visiting.   Q. Are employees required to wear masks? A. Yes, all casino employees are required to wear masks at all times. Employees are also screened and have their temperature taken before their shift. Q. What steps are taken to ensure social distancing? A. Per Mississippi Gaming Commission guidelines, a 75 percent capacity restriction will be enforced, table games and slot machines will be configured to allow for appropriate physical distancing, and valet parking…

Are you wanting to visit Tunica but curious about what the casinos are doing to protect you from COVID-19? Here are 10 things to know before visiting.   Q. Are employees required to wear masks? A. Yes, all casino employees are required to wear masks at all times. Employees are…

By Travel Tunica on Monday February 1, 2021

January 29, 2020 – Super Bowl Sunday, It’s been the most anticipated day of the year here in Tunica since the US Supreme Court cleared the way for legalized sports betting. When the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field in Tampa for Super Bowl LV this Sunday, Tunica will host thousands of visitors here to take part in the largest sports betting day in America.  Hundreds of millions of dollars will be bet on everything from the length of the National Anthem to which team will score the last field goal or touchdown. Tampa is the…

January 29, 2020 – Super Bowl Sunday, It’s been the most anticipated day of the year here in Tunica since the US Supreme Court cleared the way for legalized sports betting. When the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field in Tampa for Super Bowl LV…

By Travel Tunica on Thursday October 22, 2020

Twenty-one—a number that fills us with adventure and hope. Of all the traditional games of chance, blackjack enjoys a special place in our hearts! It’s the one we learned first, the game we played for nickels with family or at sleepovers. It’s like an old friend tucked into a deck of cards. Even now, among the gorgeous racket of a casino floor, the blackjack table becomes an oasis of familiarity. But while sleepover blackjack and casino blackjack share a lot in common, there are some key differences worth remembering. If you’re dreaming about green felt and the exhilarating swoosh of…

Twenty-one—a number that fills us with adventure and hope. Of all the traditional games of chance, blackjack enjoys a special place in our hearts! It’s the one we learned first, the game we played for nickels with family or at sleepovers. It’s like an old friend tucked into a deck…

By Lisa Konupka on Monday October 19, 2020

Chef Otis Dickerson, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana brings his love for Southern quality and tradition to the new 662 Bistro at Horseshoe Casino Tunica. The restaurant’s menu is heavily influenced with the flavors of Creole and Southern cuisine. The menu looked so good we knew we had to try it our as soon as possible. One of the first things I was excited to try was the eggplant hummus with warm naan bread. The tanginess of the hummus, creamy eggplant with garlic and the warm bread was the perfect way to start our meal. I paired that with Panzanella…

Chef Otis Dickerson, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana brings his love for Southern quality and tradition to the new 662 Bistro at Horseshoe Casino Tunica. The restaurant’s menu is heavily influenced with the flavors of Creole and Southern cuisine. The menu looked so good we knew we had to try…

By Travel Tunica on Thursday October 1, 2020

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Even in the midst of a global health crisis, Tunica’s six world-class casinos are committed to providing the same sensational, heart-pounding entertainment known throughout the South and beyond. With sanitation and safety in mind, Tunica has scrubbed every square inch of felt, leather, and neon to give guests the utmost confidence during their adrenaline-pumping stays. Things may look a little different here or there, but the thrills shine as brightly as they always have. Pack your sharpest outfit, your face mask, and your “big win” hopes and dreams, and set out for some…

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Even in the midst of a global health crisis, Tunica’s six world-class casinos are committed to providing the same sensational, heart-pounding entertainment known throughout the South and beyond. With sanitation and safety in mind, Tunica has scrubbed every square inch of felt, leather,…