With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up everything that Memphis, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel and Tom Lee Park. Located 35 miles away, Robinsonville is another popular tourist destination. If you visit, make sure you check out Horseshoe Tunica Casino, Gold Strike Casino and Harrah’s Tunica Casino.