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Tunica Questions and Answers:
Q - What is the legal age for in Mississippi?
A - 21 is the legal age in Mississippi. Tunica Casinos do check ID's.
Q - If I bring my pet can they stay at a casino hotel?
A - No. If you are bringing a pet. No casino allows pets. However a non casino hotel/motel do with prior arrangements. in Tunica Resorts on Casino Strip Drive closer to Sam's Town, Resorts and Hollywood. Tunica Pet Resort is located at
4289 Casino Center Dr Tunica Resorts, MS 1-888-454-7188 Cell phone - 662-357-8003.
Check out  Cottage Inn
Pet Friendly Motel. Rooms Ground Floor, Outdoor Gazebo and BBQ-ing area.
Q - We would like to get married in Tunica?
A- For more information, you can call the Tunica County Court Clerk, Sharon Grandberry 662-363-2842
Q - I want to go shopping? I heard this was a small town.
A - There is a factory outlet strip center on Hwy 61 near the casinos. You can take the shuttle. The town of Tunica has antique stores and everything but a Wal-Mart. If you have to get your Wal-mart fix. Southaven is about 15 minutes North of Tunica on Hwy 302 off Hwy 61. Of course you can go in Memphis for Malls and more!
List of Factory Outlet Stores - Click here
List of Downtown Shopping - Click here
Q - I want to visit Memphis, Graceland or Beale St. and the Casino Outlet Shoppes and will not have a car. How can I get around?
A - Melvin and Linda Bledsoe run Blues City Tours in Memphis and Tunica.
Blues City Tours - Services Memphis and Tunica Resort Area.
Phone number is 662-357-9609.
Here is a summary of what they have to offer and the prices.
Airport to Casinos - $40 per person one way. $75 Round Trip.
2 people price drops to $30 each. special discounts for more.
Graceland - Platinum Tour and Transportation from Casinos to Graceland and back $39 per person.
Beale Street Memphis - Same as Airport Pricing. Special Group pricing available.
Combined City of Memphis Tour and Graceland including Lunch and the platinum Tour of Graceland $62.50 per person.
Casino Factory Outlet Shoppes Shuttle - From casino to Shoppes $5 or shoppes to Casino. (office located in the shopping center)
Q - What is there to do in Memphis?
A - Check out this page Memphis, Tennessee Attractions
Q - What about the room rates?
A - Rooms start at $19.95 and up. Click here for rates.
Q - What's the deal on some hotel reservations when it says "Availability: This property may take up to 24 HOURS to confirm rates and reservations." ?
A - Not all hotels or motels are set up into an internet booking system. This form of making a reservation is done by hand to ensure you the best rate possible. There is a delay in receiving your confirmation number, but never more than 24 hours. We are affiliated with several separate reservation companies, in order to bring you choices and convenience.
Q - What are Comps?
A - Comps are Complimentary meals, hotel rooms, and gifts the Casino rewards their patrons from rated play with a player's card. To learn more about comps Click here.
Q - I am not sure what is appropriate to tip? Any suggestions?
A - Yes, We must remember most casino employees rely on the patrons gratuities for their income. See our page on Tipping.
Q - I am in a wheelchair. Is it easy to get around the casinos?
A - YES! some easier than others because of the crowds. I have found the casinos very accommodating. The Hollywood Casino has Electric Scooter Wheelchairs available for Patrons. Check with the security guard at the entrance to see if any are available. Wheelchairs available at most casinos, check with valet or security.
Q - How do I locate a Casino Host?
A - Check out our Casino Host pages listed by casino.
Q - Are there any poker rooms in Tunica?
A - Yes, Check our Tunica Poker Page
Q - Is there an airport in Tunica?
A - Yes, for small aircraft. Runway is 5000. For more information 662-363-3568. Commercial flights go thru Memphis International Airport.New expanded runway and terminal. Rental Cars are available at airport. There is a shuttle from Airport to
Tunica. Check with your hotel when you make reservations if they offer a service. Or Check with Blues City Tours for Airport Shuttle service. Blues City Tours service Memphis and Tunica Resort Area.
Phone number is 662-357-9609.
Here is a summary of what they have to offer and the prices.
Airport to Casinos - $40 per person one way. $75 Round Trip.
2 people price drops to $30 each. special discounts for more.
Q - Can my minor children come with me on the Casino floor?
A - The State of Mississippi Commission does not allow children or minors on a casino floor. They may pass thru escorted by Parents or Security to go to a dining establishments. They must be escorted at all times. If your child needs to contact you while you are on the casino floor, child needs to ask security for assistance.
Grand Casino has:
Kids Quest- A sock friendly supervised entertainment and learning center for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. Call 1-800-WIN-4-WIN ext. 6060
Grand Arcade - Grand Arcade is for age 13 and up, under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Arcade has 70 state of the art Video machines, vending machines, redemption games, Pinball, and more. 8 tokens = $1.00.
Which we highly recommend because the facility is well staffed with trained personnel. Check with your Casino some have pools, fitness rooms, arcades, and in-room nintendo, which keeps the older kids happy.
Q - Are All Casino Hotels connected to the casino?
A - Not all hotels are connected to the casinos. This is important to some.....not to others.
The casinos without connecting hotels are the Grand and Bally's. Both run shuttles between casinos and hotels. Shuttles run every few minutes. Never a waiting problem. For a view of casinos and hotels check out our Casino page
Q - Are the Casinos on a Strip like Las Vegas?
A - Tunica currently has 9 Casinos. The casinos are not all along a strip such as Vegas. They are clustered.
In the casino center - Gold Strike, Horseshoe, and Sheraton are all within walking distance.
Hollywood and Harrah's are next door to each other and have a covered walkway most of the way.
Sam's Town is across the street from Hollywood and Harrah's, to some it is walking distance, but to others they prefer to drive or take the shuttle. Just a matter of preference. Here is a pic taken from Sam's East Tower (was Isle of Capri Hotel)
to help you judge walking distance.
Fitzgerald's stands alone. Bally's stands alone, but is close to Casino Center. The Grand stands alone with over 2,000 acres in the resort complex.
If you don't have your car or a rental car, there is a shuttle available for $1. Two shuttle lines run to each casino several times an hour, but not 24 hours a day. Be sure and ask before boarding a shuttle if it is the quickest one to the casino you want to go to. Otherwise you may be on the tail end of a run and ride for longer than you wish. Check our Map
Q - We are planning a trip to Tunica soon and would like some printed material on the area?
A - The nice people at the Tourism Center will be happy to mail you a booklet with information and coupons. Go to www.tunicamiss.org and fill out the form. Great maps and information. Also stop by when you are in Tunica, they are located on Hwy 61. Also check out our page on "Get to Know Tunica"
Q - Golf? Are there any golf courses in Tunica? Do they offer package deals?
A - Yes, Three 18 hole Golf Courses.
Grand Casino Resort has Cottonwoods Golf Course
Resorts, Hollywood, and Sam's Town have River Bend Scottish Links - contact your casino of choice for special rates and packages.
New Tunica National Golf and Tennis Complex
For specials on golf packages check our Golf page.
Q - Is there a Catholic Church in Tunica?
A - Yes, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church - 662-363-0140 9am Sunday Mass
Other local mass times and locations:
Note depends on where you are visiting in Tunica. The Walls, Ms Church maybe more convenient to you.
St. Anthony of Padua - 1780 Old Hwy 61 South; Tunica, MS 38676; (662) 363-0140; Sun: 9 a.m. ; Holy Day: Vigil: 6 p.m. ; Tue: 7:30 a.m. Fri: 12:15 p.m.
Sacred Heart - 6473 Highway 161 ; Walls, MS 38680; (662) 781-0450; Sat: 4 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. ; Holy Day: 8 a.m.; 7 p.m. ; Mon thru Fri: 8 a.m.
Holy Spirit - 545 East Commerce Street; Hernando, MS 38632-2401; (662) 429-7851; Sat: 6 p.m. Sun: 10:30 a.m. ; Holy Day: 8 a.m.; 7 p.m. ; Mon thru Fri: 8 a.m.
Christ the King - 1090 Stateline Rd. W.; Southaven, MS 38671-1426; (662) 342-1073; Sat: 5:30 p.m. Sun: 9, 11 a.m.; 1 p.m. [Spanish] ; Holy Day: 9 a.m.; 7 p.m. ; Mon, Wed: 12 noon Tue, Thu: 9 a.m.
For more information www.masstimes.org
Other churches and denominations click here
Q - How do I get to Tunica?
A - Check out our links on Travel and Driving Directions
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