Tag: attractions

It’s Duck Hunting Season In Mississippi

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It’s November in the Mississippi Delta!  It seems that each month has its own theme, October – Breast Cancer Awareness, November – Thanksgiving, December – Christmas.  But for those who live, work and play in the Mississippi Delta, November is a time of dramatic change.   We lose an hour of day light as we set our clocks back an hour and the lush green fields of summer return to their natural state as the farmers end their harvest and prepare the land for next years new beginning.

Cool Down This Summer In Tunica, Mississippi

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On a hot streak at the casino and need to cool off? We have put together a list of our casino hotel pools. Book your room and find your own private oasis at one of our casino resort pools. 

Mississippi Blues Trail: Experience The Blues Where They Were Born

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The Mississippi Blues Trail is your unforgettable journey into the land that produced arguably the single most important inspiration of modern popular music. Whether a die-hard blues fan or a casual traveler in search of an authentic experience, follow the trail and you’ll visit places you’ve never been and learn facts that you didn’t know about the area that is the birth place of the Blues.

Motorcycling Down The Blues Highway In Tunica, Mississppi

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When my husband, Frankie, and I heard that there was a new Grammy Museum just two hours south of our home in Memphis, it was the perfect reminder of a trip we had been wanting to take for so long—a cruise down the Blues Highway on our motorcycles, but first we had to make a stop at the Gateway to the Blues Museum and Visitors Center in Tunica.

Remembering and Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day

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On November 11, 2002, the Town of Tunica established the Veterans Memorial Park at the edge of our quiet and quaint downtown. This beautiful park features a life-size bronze statue with flags flying high representing each branch of the armed forces as well as a flag for the POW’s. 

Celebrating Retirement With Flare In Tunica, Mississippi

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Angie, my longtime friend, and I were celebrating our recent retirement with a Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert at Gold Strike—one of the eight casinos in Tunica, Mississippi. We may be a pair of little old ladies in training, but we know how to have fun. Starting with the drive.

 

10 Photos We Loved In March

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We love seeing everyones photos from their trips to Tunica. Here are our top 10 for the month of March. 

Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration

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This year the state of Mississippi celebrates an important milestone in its history with the 200th anniversary of its statehood.

Enter to Win a Tunica Getaway

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In the spirit of the Holiday Season, TunicaTravel has joined with our friends at Visit Mississippi to giveaway an all-inclusive trip to one of the Southeast’s favorite good times getaways – Tunica, MS! 

Best Of Tunica – Museums

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As summer approaches and the days get longer, you often look for new experiences and new places to visit. Did you know that Tunica has three museums open and offering fun for all ages? It is a perfect way to spend a day in Tunica whether a regular visitor or a first timer! 

Do Something Different In Tunica, Mississippi

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It’s nice to escape the monotony of a typical weekend and do something different. It’s even nicer when my friends and I can take a little road trip, and maybe raise a little hell in the process. Tunica offers that escape…

The Bluesman’s Saint

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After years of watching Mississippi Deltans buy flowers and heart-shaped chocolates in the name of Saint Valentine, and later gather at the nearest pub dressed in their finest green attire in the name of Saint Patrick, Down the Road blog contributor Fawn Horton pondered the idea of a Mississippi Delta version of a saint.

W.C. Handy And The Blues

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As we’re in the midst of Black History Month, we are reminded of the contributions that African Americans have made to our culture, country and world.  One great offering is the creation of The Blues.

Gateway To The Blues Museum Now Open

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January 1st rang in the New Year 2015 and with it came the all-new Gateway to the Blues Museum.  Located alongside America’s Blues Highway 61 at the entrance of the Tunica Resort area, the new museum officially opened to the public on January 26th. 

Michigan Golfer Finds Her “True South” In Mississippi

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Tunica along with the Mississippi Division of Tourism hosted a group of golf writers to the state. One of the writers, Susan Bairley writes a column on the APosition.com and we wanted to share her experience here in Tunica at Tunica National Golf and Tennis as well as at the Old Waverly course in West Point, MS. 

Gateway to the Blues Museum Progress

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The Gateway to the Blues Museum, Mississippi’s newest blues experience will open this January alongside blues highway 61 in Tunica Resorts.  Just 20 miles from Memphis’s Beale Street and Elvis’ Graceland, it will serve as the perfect stop for tourists and music lovers searching for that authentic blues experience.  

A Run at the RiverPark

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For our visitors who love to run, the Nature Trail at the Tunica RiverPark provides a beautiful backdrop and multiple terrains. In her blog post, Brittany Fisher takes readers on a run along the trail.

Casino Spotlight: Bally’s Casino Tunica Promotions Give You More

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With nine world-class casino hotels featuring the best gaming, sensational dining and the hottest live entertainment between Atlantic City and Las Vegas, it can be hard to keep up with all that Tunica has to offer, so we’re going to make it easy for you! We are starting new series here at Down the Road – in-depth, month-long profiles of our casinos. We’ll give you an inside scoop on the features that make each of these destinations unique, and we’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at the latest games and attractions at each. And, of course, we’ll be sure to tell you all about the specials and promotions available to help you make the most of your next trip.