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Tunica is a small town is rural Mississippi. It is best known for the Tunica Resorts, a group of casinos which attract people from around Mississippi and surrounding states. Another popular reason for visitors is that Tunica is perfect for listening to blues music. After all, it was the birthplace of popular Blues musician James Cotton. The Gateway To The Blues Museum is one of the town’s top attractions alongside the small Bluesville Performance Theatre.
If you are visiting Tunica for gambling, then one of the Tunica Resorts, such as the top-rated Horseshoe Casino Hotel, is the perfect place to stay. With on-site restaurants, nightly entertainment, and use of the outdoor swimming pool, there are plenty of things to keep you entertained here.
Anyone visiting Tunica who would like to learn more about the history of the area can stay in a hotel close to the Tunica Museum, which provides daily guided tours and exhibits relating to Africa American settlements, the daily life of people in Tunica, as well as examples of local, indigenous wildlife. Tunica Museum also has some recent history exhibits showing how casinos and gambling have impacted the area.
In case you are hoping to engage in shopping while in Tunica, plan to stay at one of the hotels near the Tanger Outlets Southaven Mall. The Mall houses 11 well known designer stores, including Michael Kors, Abercrombie and Fitch, and H&M.
Tunica has 15 3 star hotels to choose from throughout the area. These 3 star hotels in Tunica are mainly casinos and resorts, which means they come with a long list of amenities on site including restaurants, nightly live music, swimming pools, cafes, and rooms ranging from small doubles to large suites.
Tunica Municipal Airport is the closest airport to Tunica, located just one mile east of town. A much larger airport, located around 37 miles away and offering flights around the country, is the Memphis International Airport. There are a number of hotels nearby, to spend the night before departing Tunica This should particularly be taken into consideration for late and early departures.
