“See” listings
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Rivergate Festival
This is the town's biggest spring celebration, bringing games and carnival rides to the streets. Free live music kicks off the event, where hogs run for prizes, kids climb rock walls, and Daddy can eat all the crawfish his heart desires. April 15-16. (04/2011)
Downtown around Rivergate Park
662-363-6611
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Tunica Queen Riverboat
Climb aboard a 19th-century riverboat for a two-hour cruise with Captain Chuck, whose jokes only pale in comparison to his rich knowledge and stories of the Mississippi River. Throw in the dinner option and you'll get the chance to dance to live music in the vintage dining room. (04/2011)
At Tunica Riverpark 1 Riverpark Dr, Tunica Resorts;
866-805-3535;
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THE WILLOWS TRAP, SKEET & SPORTING CLAYS
Set along the Mississippi River, The Willows unfolds gracefully in a wooded landscape, offering an ideal place for sport shooting. With professional guides, even a beginner can hit a moving target within an hour. (01/2011)
At Harrah’s Tunica Hotel and Casino 13615 Old Highway 61 North
662 357-3154
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HORSESHOE TUNICA
This luxe, sprawling casino is more than a gambling house (though it does feature more than 2,000 slot machines and a large poker parlor). It also has a plush, 500-plus-room hotel, a spa, three fine dining options and the Bluesville nightclub, which draws big-name talent on a regular basis. (11/2010)
1021 Casino Center Dr, Robinsonville
800-303-7463
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DELTA DAY FESTIVAL
It’s time to dust off Fido’s Godzilla costume for the pet costume contest. Or better yet, let your 5-year-old test his or her strength in the Children’s Tractor Pull. With such ridiculously entertaining contests, you’ll need to make time to enjoy the good Southern barbecue, live music and antique car show. Admission is free. Oct. 16. (10/2010)
At Rivergate Park Downtown Tunica
662-363-6611
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HERNANDO, MS
With antique haunts, locally owned boutiques and a popular historic town square, Hernando oozes charm and originality. Visit the Hernando Farmers Market on the square, explore Arkabutla Lake or poke around Kilgore’s local junk-tique, where there’s never a dull moment. (09/2010)
34 miles northeast of Tunica
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TATE LOG HOUSE
Built in 1840, this cabin is the oldest existing structure in Tunica County. A call ahead will ensure docents appear in period costumes while they spin tales of Tunica long ago. (08/2010)
1012 Magnolia St
662-363-6631
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TUNICA RIVERPARK MUSEUM
Combining history, science and natural beauty, this museum tells the history of the Mississippi River through the stories of native Americans that lived near it and the writers who made it famous. The top fl oor is an observation deck that overlooks the river itself. (05/2010)
1 River Park Dr
662-357-0050
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