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Tunica, MS

Tunica is a town in and the county seat of Tunica County, Mississippi, United States, near the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, Tunica had a population of 1,026.

Type CityPopulation 1,026

Why go

  • Town in Mississippi, United States.
  • Served by Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM).

History

Tunica is a town in and the county seat of Tunica County, Mississippi, United States, near the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, Tunica had a population of 1,026. Until the early 1990s when casino gambling was introduced in the area, Tunica had been one of the most impoverished places in the United States. Despite this economic improvement, Tunica's population continues to decline from its peak in 1970.

Airports

Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM) 1.7 mi to the centre
Tunica, MS, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) 19 mi to the centre
West Helena, AR, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Forrest City Municipal Airport (FCY) 28 mi to the centre
Forrest City, AR, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Panola County Airport 36 mi to the centre
Batesville, MS, US
Outdoor
Delta Regional Airport 39 mi to the centre
Colt, AR, US
Outdoor
Ralph M Sharpe Airport 2.3 mi to the centre
Tunica, MS, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM); 37 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tunica, MS. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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