Attractions Around Tunica, Mississippi

The city of Tunica is in northern Mississippi along the Mississippi River south of Memphis. While this city is best known for its casinos, there are activities in the area that will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts and sports enthusiasts. Fishing, golf, hiking, boating, tennis and wildlife watching are some of the activities this area offers.

Tunica RiverPark

Tunica RiverPark offers activities that will appeal to any outdoor enthusiast. The Tunica Queen Riverboat offers sightseeing tours and fishing excursions. The Eco-Tourism facility features a 1.9 mile walking trail that offers glimpses of wildlife such as deer, birds, snakes and fox squirrels. The museum at Tunica RiverPark offers an observation deck and numerous exhibits that provide a look into the history and ecosystem of the Mississippi River.

Tunica RiverPark
One River Park Drive
P.O. Box 99
Tunica, Mississippi 38664
Tel: (866) 517-4837
http://www.tunicariverpark.com/

Tunica National Golf & Tennis

Tunica National Golf & Tennis offers stay and play packages and instructional courses. The golf course is a championship par-72 course. It was designed by Mark McCumber, a PGA player. Additionally, the golf carts for the course have global positioning satellite and real time monitoring and communication with the pro shop. The four tennis courts at this facility are indoors and feature a shock-absorbing surface.

Tunica National Golf & Tennis
1 Champions Lane
Tunica Resorts, Mississippi 38664
Tel: (866) 833-6331
http://www.tunicanational.com

Tunica Lake Fishing Adventures

Tunica Lake Fishing Adventures offers year-round fishing guide services on Tunica Lake and surrounding lakes. Life jackets, fishing jig poles and bait are provided as part of the service, but fishing licenses are not included. This company also offers a fish cleaning, packing and icing service to make bringing your catch home easier for visitors. It is recommended that each person brings beverages, food and rain gear to make the day as comfortable as possible.

Tunica Lake Fishing Adventures
1025 Tammy Lane
Tunica, Mississippi 38676
Tel: (662) 363-2903
http://www.tunicalake.com/Tunica_Lake_Services/Fishing_Adventures/Fishing_Adventures_General/fishing_adventures_general.html

Article Written By Casey Holley

Casey Holley is a medical writer who began working in the health and fitness industries in 1995, while still in high school. She has worked as a nutrition consultant and has written numerous health and wellness articles for various online publications. She has also served in the Navy and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in health administration from the University of Phoenix.

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