[MicroBob]

Not much else in Tunica besides the casinos obviously. There's a golf-course and a shooting-range if that's your sort of thing.

In Memphis you have the obvious stuff like touring Graceland or Sun Studios.
And taking in Beale Street during a weekend night can be a fun time.

You can sample some of the finer ribs Memphis has to offer.
Some people positively drool for the ribs at Rendezvous restaurant just north of Beale Street. That's the super-famous ribs place in Memphis.

I prefer the ribs at Blues City Cafe right there on Beale Street.

Back at the casinos you can sample the good eats at the Jack Binions Steakhouse at the Horseshoe. It's pretty much better than any steak in Memphis imo...with the possible exception of a restaurant called Folk's Folly but that's a bit out of the way for you.

the steakhouse at Gold Strike is also very very good. Less than a notch lower than the horseshoe steakhouse. Really they're both outstanding...I think I like the dimmer lighting and atmosphere and service just slightly, slightly better at Horseshoe steakhouse but you really can't go wrong at either.


I also agree with the above sentiment that staying at the Gold Strike or Horseshoe is better than staying at the Grand.
One problem with staying at the Grand is that the hotel you stay at will almost certainly be in one of the non-attached buildings. Meaning that you have to drive or shuttle just to get from your hotel to the Grand Casino and that is kind of a pain with having to park again, etc.

Stay at the Horseshoe or Gold Strike means you get to take an elevator straight down to the gaming floor and don't have to go back to your car or to a shuttle.
And obviously the Horseshoe and Gold Strike are practically attached so it's pretty much like one big casino which gives you more options.

Prefer the games, rooms, atmosphere and dealer-quality better at Horseshoe and Gold Strike also of course.