In Northwest Mississippi there is a gambler’s paradise and it’s only a twenty minute steamboat ride from Memphis, Tennessee. Tunica beckons from of the muddy shores of the mighty Mississippi River and entreats gamblers and golfers alike to lay down their burdens and “Live it up just down the road”. Living it up is the only option in Tunica, as travelers will have to decide whether to sing along at a concert, court lady luck at the casinos, cruise down the Mississippi on a river tour boat, cheer on a boxing match, or (of course) dominate the fairways. The selection of courses in Tunica is top notch, with courses like: Cottonwoods, River Bend Links, Tunica National Golf & Tennis, and Wedgewood Golfers Club, guaranteeing a fresh, healthy rotation of courses for any length of stay. Stay in the Grand Casino or Harrah’s and try to settle up any wagers from the morning’s round at a poker table or roulette wheel. Tunica is soaked with history. There are plenty Places of Interest that you need to visit if your schedule will allow it. Time passes quickly in Tunica, a week my not be long enough.

GolfThere.com's Fast Facts About Tunica, Mississippi:

1. The Tunica National Golf & Tennis is a must play...it's really a must play and replay.
2. 20 minutes from Memphis and that's just by steamboat.
3. Gambling is only allowed in casinos...but a friendly wager on a golf course never hurt anyone.
4. Rivers mean fishing, and fishing means, well, yet another reason to visit.
5. Warm weather? Absolutely.