How about Tunica??
 

My family and I are interested in a short trip to Tunica immediately after the Christmas holidays. We have not stayed or been here before but would like to stay in a resort/casino that has amenities for all ages (from 6 to 70 years old). Any recommendations would be great. Any buffets that are noteworthy??

I have only been one time, but it is not like Vegas. For instance, the casinos are "grouped" but some of the bigger ones are miles and miles from each other.

Harrah's has a complex with 2 or 3 other casinos surrounding it. One had the Mississippi running right through the casino. But I really don't know about "all ages". Everything I saw had gambling areas connected to establishment and adult only activities etc.

I do know that everyone told us to go to the THE GRAND- if we ever go back.We were not on a gambling vacation and were only there one night and a few hours the next morning. We were on the way home from a trip to Mississippi and Louisana- and got free rooms at Harrah's for past slot play at a casino in Reno, NV and one in Joliet IL. I was shocked as I hardly had played slots at either. Hardly had more than $50 or $100 play on the card total. They comp you much more in Tunica than in the other casino towns. It's third biggest area in the USA for gambling.

I asked how much a room was while my companion was parking etc. and he very slowly and politely said- "Do you have a Harrah's card?" I said yes but that I didn't have the card with me. He looked me up in their system (boy- does slot play follow you everywhere) and then said. "Mam, here is your new card and you will be our guest tonight." Free room, free show too and one meal.

We just stumbled on the town and were late getting home because we took a few hours to drive around and see some places from the outside. Very different, not like Vegas or Reno or Atlantic City. The Grand and a couple of others were like a city in themselves. I think I would google Tunica and The Grand and see what you come up with. Don't know about a six year old though. Maybe look to see who has indoor pools or other children's activities. Didn't seem like that kind of atmosphere where I was.

Was really surprised because I am from the Midwest and had never heard much about this place. Couldn't help with buffets as we don't really like them. But the food at the Harrah's in the regular restaurant was simple and fresh.

There is nothing like Vegas, but having been to Tunica ,we like Biloxi and Gulfport area much better . There is so much more to do in that area. Both The Beau Rivage and The Grand are nice places to stay. They usually have Christmas shows or family shows that are playing immediately after Christmas. You might check out both of their web sites. If you go to Tunica the Gold Nugget has an indoor heated pool that the children might enjoy.

Tunica is a great place for adults but they still haven't really tapped into the kids market. In any case, here is a link to some options for kids to do: http://www.tunica-ms.com/kids.htm

It is also an easy 45-60 minute drive to Memphis from Tunica where you can find other options downtown such as a Memphis Grizzles basketball game, Peabody place (shopping, movies, glow-in-the-dark minature golf, etc.), Beale Street and wonderful ribs and barbeque.

I stayed at the Grand in Tunica a few years ago and enjoyed the property. It is in a cluster with 2 other properties, Horseshoe and one other. As others have said, the other casinos are not even within sight. It's kind of like going into a big court (subdivision style). They are walking sidtance from each other.

Tunica casinos are built in a big, flat, cotton growing area of N. Miss. Rather poor area of the state. Very odd as you drive into the area.

We go to Tunica fairly often and I agree with the others who say it's not a great place for kids. Other than the two children's programs at the Grand (and swimming during summer months), there's really nothing to entertain children there. In my opinion, you might be better off staying in Memphis and driving down for a day. (It's only a 30 minute drive)

Again - Tunica is NOTHING like Las Vegas. Though there's a shuttle bus between casinos, I'd sure hate to rely on it, as you could navigate the area much faster in your own car. The casinos are positioned along the river with nothing in between but cotton fields. There's really no town at all...only a couple of very small strip shopping areas.

The Grand is completely isolated from other casinos. I'm sure the above poster was thinking of the Gold Strike, which is next door to the Horseshoe and just down from the Sheraton...all well within walking distance of each other, but nothing else.

There's another little cluster of casinos consisting of Hollywood, Harrahs, and Sam's Town.

Thanks, it was The Gold Strike. I did not care for Tunica, as Biloxi offers so much more. There is a big movie complex attached to one of the casinos there and there are children's activities at The Grand. I think there is a boating trip and a couple of museums in the area as well as Beauvoir, the home of Jefferson Davis. If you are not going to Vegas, Biloxi would be a good second choice.

Jefferson Davis' home is in Biloxi on the Gulf coast. I think you may be getting your casino towns mixed up.

Sorry I was talking about Biloxi.

If you do stay in Tunica (only one night at Harrah's ourselves - pretty typical casino stuff) try to fit in a drive south (less than an hour) to Clarksdale. Visit the Delta Blues Museum and get some of the world's best barbecue at Abe's BBQ, at the "Crossroads of the Blues" in Clarksdale. About as different from Tunica as you can get.

I very well could have been at the Gold Strike rather than the Grand.