Travelers interested in the history of the Mississippi Delta region have a full slate of historical museums and sites to visit. To complete the outdoor experience, guided hunting or fishing trips are available, offered by one of several experts who can provide the ultimate adventure. Then there’s “golf with a shotgun,” or sporting clays, at The Willows, one of the finest clay shooting clubs in the nation. In addition, two more championship courses-River Bend Links and The Links at Cottonwoods-offer challenging courses to golf fans. Tennis facilities will include four indoor clay courts and six outdoor courts. Tunica National is a tournament-level, 18-hole championship course was designed by Mark McCumber and Associates, one of the world’s leading golf course architects. Outdoor recreation is abundant in Tunica. It’s the story of an impoverished Delta farming community that rose from one of the poorest counties in the nation to providing more than 5% of the state of Mississippi’s current budget. “The Tunica Miracle,” an Economic Development Success Storyīusiness writers will be intrigued by the incredible success story that Tunica has become. The following are a few ideas to get you started. Looking for story ideas? Explore the many new attractions visitors are discovering in Tunica, one of America’s newest and fastest growing gaming resort destinations.
