A few places might come to mind when you think of casino destinations, but did you know gaming is legal in certain parts of the South? They are allowed by law generally because they are on tribal lands or considered to be on the water, using a series of loopholes. Try your luck in any of these destinations, which have much more to offer than games of chance. Tunica, … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Gaming Towns
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Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Blues Trail
While not a traditional weekend trip like other destinations we've featured, the Mississippi Blues Trail, or the Mississippi Delta, makes for a great weekend getaway. Named for the floodplains between the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, the region is where American music was born from the songs of sharecroppers. Today, there are blue markers on Highway 61 that denote … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the Mississippi Blues Trail
Southern Stays: GoldStrike Resort and Casino
Prior to my visit to the Mississippi Delta, the only time I'd ever stayed in a casino was in Las Vegas. But Tunica, Mississippi is one of the best places for gambling in the south, so my trip included a stop here. The nicest hotel and casino in the area is GoldStrike Resort and Casino, an MGM property. There are three properties in the same parking lot in the Robinsonville … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: GoldStrike Resort and Casino
Classic Eats: The Hollywood Cafe
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. The Hollywood Cafe in Tunica Resorts, also known as Robinsonville, Mississippi is as much a part of legend here as blues artists. It was referenced in the famous song "Walking in Memphis" by musician Mark Cohn, who has his own wall of … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Hollywood Cafe
Small Town Saturday: Tunica, MS
Tunica, Mississippi is a town of less than 2,000 people south of Memphis, Tennessee. Formerly known as one of the poorest parts of the United States, Tunica has been completely changed thanks to the rise of the gaming industry in 1990. There is a small downtown area, which is home to a few shops and restaurants as well as some Blues Trail markers. There's also the area nearby … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Tunica, MS
