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    Archive for the ‘Museums’ Category

    Dec 16

    Gateway To The Blues Visitor Center Now Open

    Written by Webster Franklin

    Where does the time go? Another year is almost in the books with the holiday season arriving upon us as fast as a Santa’s sleigh rooftop landing on Christmas morn.  Speaking of rooftop landings, we in Tunica had a major rooftop landing this week with the arrival of the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center marquee sign. (more…)

    Jul 15

    Memphis Add-ons to Your Tunica Vacation

    Written by Chrissy Garner for Travel Tunica

    As many of you know, we’re working to open the new Tunica Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center and Museum.  We expect the Visitor Center to open in the fall and the museum to be soon after.  If you’re like me and can’t stand the wait, I wanted to tell you about a couple Music Lover’s add-ons to your Tunica vacation that are just up the road in Memphis.  Plus, if you’re traveling along the Mississippi Blues Trail, there’s a marker in Memphis! (more…)

    Apr 14

    A Hoppin’ Good Time at the Tunica RiverPark

    Written by Lisa Konupka for Travel Tunica

    Grab your baskets and hop on over to the Tunica RiverPark & Museum for the 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the River Saturday, April 23, 2011!

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    Mar 01

    Sin City of the Mississippi Delta

    Written by Chrissy Garner for Travel Tunica

    Vegas may be called Sin City, but Tunica’s got 7 sins that will make you ask for forgiveness . . . Down The Road!

    Greed

    So, maybe this sin is a give-in for Tunica.  If you’re coming to play slots, throw craps or hit 21, you’re looking to strike it rich here.  Is that really so bad?  We could all use a little extra green in our pockets! (more…)

    Feb 10

    Tunica is Graceland’s Good Luck Charm

    By: Elvis Presley Enterprises

    Many Tunica fans don’t realize the close connection Elvis had with Las Vegas, but Vegas was the place Elvis got his stage stardom.  We know at Graceland, Tunica is our Vegas! We also know Tunica has “a lot more action” to keep you entertained during your trip, so whether you are visiting Memphis with a day trip to Tunica, or staying in Tunica and coming to see us at Graceland, here are three new things we are looking forward to you seeing in 2011!

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    Feb 07

    Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center on the Move

    Written by Travel Tunica

    If you visit our offices at the Tunica Visitor Center anytime soon, you will see construction.  You’ll also see a historic Mississippi wood frame train depot, built at the end of the 19th century, that was moved recently from Dundee, Mississippi, to be renovated and become the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center. (more…)

    Sep 28

    Two Festivals in Tunica October 16th!

    Written by Travel Tunica

    Festivals will fill the air soon on October 16th in Tunica and will be a guarantee for fun and food with Delta Day in Downtown Tunica and Romp on the River at the Tunica RiverPark. (more…)

    Aug 13

    New Family-Owned Businesses Bringing Culture to Tunica

    Written by Travel Tunica

    Are you looking for something different to experience on your next trip to Tunica?  The Blues Belt Café and Marketplace, Museum de Sankofa, and The Lounge are all located near The Fitz Casino and offer full afternoon and night worth of dining, touring, shopping, and entertainment.  (more…)

    Aug 03

    25 Miles to Graceland

    Written by Chrissy Garner for Travel Tunica

    2010 marks the 75th anniversary of Elvis’ birthday and Travel Tunica thought what better time to experience Graceland.  With Tunica being just 30 minutes away, we headed up Hwy. 61 to first have lunch at one of Elvis’ favorites, Arcade Restaurant.

    Elvis’ booth at The Arcade.

    Founded in 1919, the Arcade is Memphis’ oldest café, and Elvis frequented so often that a booth is dedicated to him. Not only is the food great . . . The Downtowner pizza is a must try, but the atmosphere and design is what moviemakers hope to find in a location.  Click here for the complete story on the Arcade.

    Next we headed to Graceland and were amazed at the number of people we saw on a Wednesday afternoon.  There was a steady flow of tour buses driving through the Graceland gates. (more…)

    Jul 20

    Nature Trail the Right Path for Relaxation

    Written by Travel Tunica

    It’s summer in Tunica.  While you may enjoy the cool air conditioning breeze inside Tunica’s nine casinos, sometime on your trip, you’ll want to get out and explore.  I wanted to fill you in about one of my favorite places to get away from everything and really see Tunica at the most beautiful place to see the Mississippi River—the Tunica RiverPark Ecotrail. (more…)