If you are looking to go somewhere for fun and excitement that offers 24 hour casino environment come to Tunica, MS. This area has become a miniature Las Vegas. Drive by car, RV, or fly into Memphis. You can either play slots, play tables, go to a concert, eat at one of the many restaurants, or any of the other surrounding activities. The best thing is each casino has a shuttle that takes you to the other casinos, so you are not limited to play just at one casino. There is a shopping center, Casino Factory Shoppes, that has an outlet feel. Sit back and let me tell you what Tunica has to offer.
Casinos
Grand
It is the largest casino in the area that has its gaming set up in 4 different gaming themes. It is only a 20 minute drive from Memphis. The Grand offers a Total Rewards players card that will work at any Caesars Entertainment gaming establishment and can earn you comp dollars when you play at the table or slots. It will also earn you 3% back on cash purchases made at the hotel. Across the street near the hotels they offer a childcare station called Kids Quest that offer kids a chance to have fun with games and play area. They have a convention center onsite where concerts and events are held frequently. They also have a sporting center that offers skeet, clay, and trap shooting. There is covered parking available.
Bally’s
When you step into this casino you feel like you are in the 1800’s. It is quaint but exciting and offers all of your slots and table games that you could want. They have great customer service in a friendly atmosphere. If you join their Bally’s Destination Casino Club Card you can earn comps to use throughout the casino.
Sheraton
With its mansion appearance it offers four restaurants and plenty of table games and slots to keep you busy. It is a friendly atmosphere where you can play and hear good music from the Riverstage Showbar. It has a hotel that is connected to the casino directly.
Horseshoe
This casino has plenty of slot action as well as table games. The casino takes pride in the Blue’s history of the area and has a venue named Bluesville where you can catch a concert most weekends. You can also enjoy the music at the Stage Bar. If you join the winner circle program you will earn comps off of slots and table play. It has a New Orleans feel to the casino that energizes the casino floor. There is covered parking available.
Gold Strike
This casino has a golden experience waiting for you. You can stay at the luxurious hotel and enjoy the table games and slots on the casino floor. The customer service is friendly and they have a player’s card that you can join to earn comps. There is covered parking available.
Fitzgerald’s
If you have the luck of the Irish you might want to come here to play. Join their players card and earn comps to use in the casino.
Hollywood
This casino shows off artifacts from the Hollywood past. If you join the payers card you will earn comps to use.
Resorts
It use to be known as Harrah’s casino. It offers great customer service and more games and tables than you can go to.
Sam’s Town
The casino is one of the biggest gaming floors in Tunica. It has a fun atmosphere that has a saloon feel. You can enjoy entertainment in the River Palace Arena and it has covered parking.
Hotels
Grand
Veranda Hotel offers 568 rooms and suites that have the view of the 18 hole golf course and the Grand Lake. Along with it’s beautiful view it is next to the tennis courts for your outdoors fun.
The Terrace Hotel offers 597 rooms with spa amenities available. There is an outdoor pool, sauna, exercise room, and a Jacuzzi.
The Grand Hotel has 188 rooms with Jacuzzi suites.
Bally’s
Bally’s Hotel is a 240 room hotel that has a health club and a full size pool for your enjoyment. Each room offers a refrigerator.
Sheraton
Sheraton’s Hotel has 134 room suites that come complete with a king-size bed and a Jacuzzi tub to relax in. It is a comfortable feeling that lends elegance in style.
Horseshoe
Horseshoe Hotel offers a 500 room advantage with 311 of them being suites. There is a health spa and swimming pool onsite.
Gold Strike
Gold Strike Hotel is 1200 rooms of luxury. The guest rooms are nicely decorated and have the view of the Mississippi River. In the Jacuzzi suites there is a bar and extra seating available. There is an indoor pool available.
Fitzgerald’s
Fitzgerald’s has 506 rooms that have a view of the Mississippi River and there is a Jacuzzi and indoor pool available. If fitness is on the mind they have a exercise room.
Hollywood
It is a 494 room hotel that offers many amenities. It has an 18 hole golf course just steps away from the casino, hot tub, indoor swimming pool with lounge, and outdoor sundeck.
Resorts
The rooms are perfect for a stay away from home and offers 200 or more rooms. It offers a sitting area for more relaxation before you head to the casino floor.
Sam’s Town
Their rooms are wonderful with so many amenities in the hotel. There is a beautiful setting where the pool and hot tub is, graced with waterfalls. If you are in the fitness mood you can enjoy the fitness room that is available.
Restaurants
Grand
Grand Buffet is the most affordable between the restaurants in the Grand. They offer homemade pastas, smoked southern BBQ, ribs, a sushi station, a grill station for hamburgers, and a wide array of more food than you can imagine. For dessert there is a wide variety of choices for you to enjoy. They are open from 7am til 11pm.
Grand Replays is a place where you can catch a game or listen to live music. This place has anything from BBQ, steaks, fish, or burgers. This place is a quick affordable eatery choice that still is a sit down full service restaurant.
Delta Blues Café is located near the event center and is affordable and is a sit down full service restaurant. It offers great music and quick meals. They have anything from appetizers to pizza.
Java Grande is a place to pick up something a quick muffin or a salad. It is affordable and they offer gourmet coffee. This would make a good morning stop.
Murano’s is a place to quench your thirst for authentic Italian food. It is acclaimed as being the best Italian restaurant in Tunica. It offers Linguine with clams, lasagna, and more.
LB’s Steakhouse is a cozy comfortable restaurant that offers choices like steak and seafood. They are acclaimed for their wine selection by Wine Spectator. This is the Grand’s grandest restaurant. It is more costly but if you have a special moment or just want to eat quality food with a flare this would be your choice.
Bally’s
Cornucopia Buffet is an affordable find. It is stocked with five fully loaded stations of food that offer anything from Tex-Mex, Asian, soup & salad, and all of the desserts you could want. They are open 7am to midnight during the weekdays and 7am to 2am during the weekends.
Silo Eatery offers hearty finds at a good price. They have wraps, pizza, snacks, and even pie. If you are in an ice cream mood they have that too.
The Barn gives the heart a run for its money with it’s succulent steaks and burgers. You can wash down those carbs with a nicely brewed beer. If you are wanting a lighter side of things they offer dinner salads. The dessert menu is just as good to chose from.
Sheraton
The Big Kitchen Buffet offers a variety of styles of food. They offer authentic Italian, Chinese, and Southern home cooking. This is the best deal at Sheraton to eat. They are open during the week 11am to 10pm and during the weekends they are open 11am to 1am.
TJ’S Cinnamons is a place to stop for a quick snack. They are famous for their hot cinnamon rolls and have great coffee.
Reno’s Café is perfect if you are looking for sit down full service at an affordable price. They are open to serve dinner and breakfast and offers succulent entrees. They are open after 5pm to 11am on Sunday thru Monday and 10pm to 11am on Tuesday thru Saturday.
Louie’s Steakhouse- Is am upscale steakhouse that has affordable specials on the menu most days. It is a full service sit down restaurant with a friendly environment.
Horseshoe
Village Square Buffet is the best deal in Horseshoe. It has 5 cooking stations where you can find Chinese, seafood, Italian, and Southern cooking. This is one of my favorite stops in Tunica. The dessert stand offers all you can imagine in sweets.
Nawlins Louisiana Cuisine is where you can cure your craving for down home creole favorites. It is a full service sit down enjoyment with a friendly environment. Jack Binion Steakhouse is an upscale restaurant that knows how a steak should taste. It is a must have if you are wanting a good experience at Horseshoe.
Ace High Snack Bar is available for a quick pick me up and it is affordable on the wallet also. They offer sandwiches and appetizers so that you can eat and run back to the casino floor.
Gold Strike
Courtyard Buffet is the best deal in Gold Strike. It offers a variety of home-style choices and is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Food Court offers food from burgers, pizza, and sandwiches from three different restaurant stands for a quick bite.
Atrium Café is affordable and has great tasting food for all times of the day. They are in a quiet setting.
The Chicago Steakhouse is an upscale restaurant that offers fabulous food and even prepares flambe’ at the table if you so desire.
Fitzgerald’s
Castle Court Buffet offers seafood and meat entrees that leaves you wondering where you want to start.
Shamrock Café is for convenience dining. Stop by to have a salad or hot and cold sandwiches.
Don B’s Steakhouse offers good steak and seafood choices in an upscale environment.
Hollywood
Hollywood’s Box Office Bar is a place to catch a drink and enjoy video poker.
Hollywood Diner is a soda fountain diner from the 50’s right down to the costumes the staff wears. It is something to see as well as eat there. They offer traditional diner food and fountain specials.
Epic Buffet is known for the down home food it offers. It has plenty of choices for you to dive into.
Safari Bar is another great place to catch a drink and play poker. There is also screens to watch sports if you choose.
Fairbank’s Steakhouse has a full celebrity style menu to pick from. It has anything from Oysters Rockefeller to Maine Lobster. It is an upscale restaurant that you have the celebrity treatment.
Resorts
The Buffet of Resorts offers a variety of foods from all over the world. It is an affordable choice.
The Bistro has a small diner feel. They offer quick eats or entrees to your liking. Deserts are fabulous here.
TJ’s Steakhouse offers wonderful steak and seafood choices.
Sam’s Town
The Great Buffet Featuring Corky’s BBQ offers Corky’s finest and offers a variety of steaks and seafood dinners.
Twain’s fine dining is upscale with a casual twist. They have most anything that you would want from an upscale restaurant from steak to seafood.
Snack n’ Stuff is for quick pick me ups from sandwiches to pizza.
RV Park
Grand
It offers hookup for water, sewage, cable tv, and electric. On the RV grounds it has a laundry facility along with showers. For fun there is a basketball court, shuffleboard court, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, and pool. Pets are welcome in the park.
Hollywood
It has a RV park that has 123 spots to park. It has electric, water, cable tv, and sewage hookups available. They even offer propane and telephone hookups. There is a picnic area available on the grounds.
Sam’s Town
This park has a full hook up for water, sewer, and cable tv. Private picnic areas with grills and tables.
Golf Courses
Grand has a Par 72 golf course that features an 18 hole experience. It is voted the best place to play in Tunica. There is a nice clubhouse to rest after a full day of golfing. They have golfing packages that you can chose from if you plan ahead.
River Links Golf Course is near Hollywood, Resorts, and Sam’s Town casinos and has a 18 hole course that is steps away from both casinos.
