Memphis Map and Tourist Guide 2009 - (Page MG10) © Walt Bullard BRooKs mUseUm BeALe stReet and other artifacts that interpret the history of the blues. #1 Blues Alley, Clarksdale, ms 662-627-6820 www .deltabluesmuseum .org • $7 Adults; $5 Ages 6-12; under 6 free • Nov 1–Feb 28; Mon–Sat 10am-5pm • Mar 1–Oct 31; Mon–Sat 9am-5pm • 52 54 Nation’s oldest registered distillery. Visitors may observe every step of the sour mash whiskey-making art. Open daily except major holidays. highway 55, Lynchburg, tN 931-759-6183 www .jackdaniels .com • 9am-4:30pm daily • Tour length: 1 hr 53 H-2 Jack Daniel Distillery Travel across the river to Tyronza, AR, where the Southern Tenant Farmers Union was formed during the Great Depression. Located in the building that served as Union headquarters until removal to Memphis for safety, this museum focuses on the historic agricultural movement that included blacks and whites in one organization. 117 main st ., tyronza, AR 870-487-2909 | stfm .astate .edu • Mon-Sat: 9am-2pm • Closed Sun and major holidays • A-4 southern tenant Farmers museum Experience the return of the golden age on the mighty Mississippi River on our 300-seat non-gaming traditional Riverboat. Two sightseeing excursions daily Tue-Sun with live entertainment at 12 noon & 2:30 pm. 2 hr dinner & entertainment cruise every Fri & Sat evening and some weeknights at 6pm. p .o . Box 700, tunica Resorts, ms 662-363-7622 | 866-805-3535 www .tunicaqueen .com • Season: Mar-Nov • Sightseeing Cruises (1-1/2 hours): $15 Adults; $14 Seniors; $10 Children (ages 4-12) • Dinner & Entertainment Cruise (2 hours): $42.50 Adults; $40.50 Senior and Children (ages 5-11) • Sightseeing: 1-2 hrs 55 C-7 the tunica Queen Riverboat 56 Located on the former Dyersburg Army Air Base B-17 training base, this 8,900 sq. ft. museum includes exhibits about the base as well as WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. A complete military vehicle display and jet airplane are also on exhibit. 65 miles north of Memphis on hwy. 51. 100 Veterans’ Dr ., halls, tN 731-836-7400 | Dyaab .us • Sat-Tue 2-5pm; appts welcome • Tour length: 1.5 hrs • 57 D-1 Veterans’ museum 1010 Casino Center Dr ., Robinsonville, ms 38664 662-357-1111 | 888-245-7829 www .goldstrike .com • 59 The RiverPark museum is an extensive, one-of-a-kind interactive, interpretive center that showcases the legend and the life of the river and its history. From the architecturally stunning new observation platform, you’ll enjoy a view of “America’s River” up close. one Riverpark Dr ., tunica Resorts, ms 662-357-0050 | 866-51RiVeR www .tunicariverpark .com • $5 Admission • Free admission to the Ecotrail • Open daily 9am-5pm except Christmas • C-7 tunica Riverpark 8,300-square-foot museum and tourism center. Showcases the towns, attractions, music and culture of West Tennessee. Located on I-40, Exit 56. 121 sunnyhill Cv ., Brownsville, tN 901-799-9000 H-2 West tennessee Delta heritage Center Your “BEST BET” yet. we’re a lot closer than Tunica! Southland is just 5 minutes across the bridge from Downtown Memphis. And, we’re so much more “PariMutuel-ally Beneficial” to your wallet! Live and simulcast Greyhound and Thoroughbred racing and Instant Racing Machines. Year round, 7 days a week. i-40 & i-55, exit 279A 1550 N . ingram Blvd . West memphis, AR 870-735-3670 | 800-467-6182 www .southlandgreyhound .com • Free admission • 11am-1am daily • 60 A-4 southland park Gaming & Racing GAmiN G 58 A testament to understated elegance and outstanding service, Gold Strike Casino Resort provides the area with its first true luxury hotel. With more than 1,100 spacious rooms just steps away from a 50,000 sq. ft. Vegasstyle casino floor and a 30,000 sq. ft. convention center, Gold Strike is perfect for work or play. C-7 Gold strike Casino Resort Tunica is America’s third largest gaming resort destination. 30 miles south of memphis . C-7 tunica Casinos 10 http://www.goldstrike.com http://www.deltabluesmuseum.org http://www.Dyaab.us http://www.tunicaqueen.com http://www.jackdaniels.com http://www.southlandgreyhound.com http://www.tunicariverpark.com http://Stfm.astate.edu
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