For those more interested in shopping than gambling, Casino Factory Shoppes offers a wide array of retail outlet stores. Shoppers can browse through well-known stores such as Old Navy, Zales, Rack Room Shoes and the Gap. Within the same area, there are more local stores like Don Don's Sandwich Shop and CB Gifts and Collectibles.
Casino Factory Shoppes
13118 U.S. Hwy 61 N.
Robinsonville, MS 38664
662-363-1940
casinofactoryshoppes.com
The main attraction in Tunica is its plethora of casinos. The casinos of Tunica are located along a stretch of road known as Casino Strip Boulevard. Travel from casino to casino averages about five minutes, with many casinos offering shuttles back and forth. Tourists can choose from such casinos as Sam's Town, Harrah's and Horseshoe. Hollywood Casino features a mini display of props from Hollywood movies, such as the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from "Ghostbusters." Harrah's offers a specially crafted buffet from Food Network's Paula Deen. The casinos also double as hotels and resorts.
Tunica Casinos
Casino Strip Boulevard
Robinsonville, MS 38664
Conceived in 1997 by five Tunica residents and opened in 2002, the Tunica Museum features exhibits on the history and culture of Tunica and Tunica County. Exhibits include information on the area's Native American history, Delta agriculture, settlement of the area and a possible outlook for the future. Presentations and activities like arts and crafts, book signings and hands-on demonstrations are frequently held. The museum also owns and operates Tate Log House in downtown Tunica. The Tate Log House is the oldest currently standing structure in Tunica County, having been built around 1840.
Tunica Museum
4063 U.S. Hwy 61
Tunica, MS 38676
662-363-6631
tunicamuseum.com
Tunica RiverPark combines sightseeing with education in a scenic location. The RiverPark sits on a harbor within the Mississippi River. Inside the RiverPark, tourists can view a history of the Mississippi River as well as the surrounding Delta area. There are interactive exhibits about wildlife and the river's economic impact on the area. Visitors can observe the river from a 48-foot observation platform or walk through a museum featuring native river creatures in their natural environment. The RiverPark also features four aquarium areas filled with marine life native to the Mississippi River. For a closer view of the river, tourists can take a ride on the Tunica Queen, the RiverPark's riverboat which offers both sightseeing tours and dinner cruises.
Tunica RiverPark
1 River Park Drive
Tunica, MS 38664
866-517-4837
tunicariverpark.com
