Tunica RiverPark

Museum, Nature Trail & Riverboat Cruises on the Mississippi!

Visitors to the Tunica RiverPark on the Mississippi River are discovering the history of centuries of exploration along the river and the natural wonders of the Delta’s wetlands. It’s the nation’s newest museum on the Mississippi River, already heralded as one of the best new American museums, and voted Southeast Travel Attraction of the Year.

Since its spectacular opening in March of 2004, the park and museum have impressed and delighted thousands of tourists. School groups and bus tours are making the locale a “must-see” stop, while visitors to the South’s largest casino resort destination are adding the RiverPark to their itineraries and coming in droves, said Steve Gelvin, RiverPark facilities manager.

“Visitors enjoy the Mississippi River Museum, the nature trail and looking at the river,” Gelvin said. “They enjoy seeing the aquatic life in our aquariums, especially the gar, catfish and alligators. Other highlights are the rocking chairs on our porch, with its great view of the river, the Ole’ Man River cruises on the Tunica Queen river boat, and the three-story outdoor observation platform where you can see the river and the Mississippi Delta for miles around.”

Illustrating the drama of the river’s heritage, the Tunica RiverPark museum is an impressive feat of architecture on its own, and its exhibits tell a story of the region’s history and heritage in a way that speaks dramatic volumes.

The park’s nature trail is a highlight in any season and covers 1.9 miles of walking trail on a boardwalk through the wetlands area along the riverbank. The trail takes the visitor through the different ecological regions and habitats common to the Mississippi River wetlands: Cypress swamps, creeks, seasonal marshes, wet meadows, the floodplain, and hardwood swamps.

The trail also reveals a variety of wildlife, including birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals, including the great blue heron, kingfishers, egrets, turtles, turkeys, deer and fox.

The Tunica Queen gives visitors a chance to enjoy the beauty and luxury of a classic 19th-century riverboat while relaxing in the air-conditioned and heated comforts of the 21st century. The Tunica Queen’s richly appointed interior decks provide comfortable seating, and the staff exemplifies true Southern hospitality. The open-air top deck provides passengers with a panoramic view of the Mississippi River. Sightseeing and dining cruises are available. A large selection of wines and delicious specialty drinks are served from the Queen’s mahogany-trimmed period-style bars, complementing the array of Southern-style cuisine on the dining cruises.

For information about the Tunica Queen riverboat cruises, tickets and cruise times, call 866-805-3535 (toll free) or visit tunicaqueen.com.

The Tunica RiverPark is open daily, except for Christmas Day. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Nature Trail and Park are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 adults, $4 children age 12 and under, and $4 seniors age 65 and older. Group rates are available. For information, call 866-517-4837 (toll free) or visit tunicariverpark.com.

Located 30 minutes south of Memphis, Tunica is The South’s Casino Capital. With nine world-class casinos, 6,000 luxurious hotel rooms, three championship golf courses, and countless dining and entertainment options, there are many reasons to "Live it up just down the road". Begin planning your road trip today at www.tunicatravel.com or call 1-888-4TUNICA to request a value-packed Visitor's Guide.

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