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18th Annual Conference & ExpoHotel & Conference Center

13615 Old Highway 61 North
Robinsonville, MS 38664
1-800-39-GRAND

Reserve your room early by phone or using
Harrah's Online Reservation Systems. The
Group Code for the 2008 SFE Conference is:
S04SFIN. More information on reservations
is below.

 

Grand Casino TunicaGrand Casino Tunica is the largest casino resort between Las Vegas and Atlantic City. The resort destination offers three hotel towers, convention center, state-of-the-art event and entertainment center, RV resort, full-service spa and salon, Hale Irwin-designed golf course, Willows trap, skeet & sporting clays center, 3 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool, tennis courts, shuffle board, shopping, and a series of restaurants. This sprawling resort, located just 20 minutes south of Memphis, Tennessee, is a true example of Southern hospitality!

The Veranda Resort, situated in stunning surroundings overlooking the golf course and Grand Lake, has 568 tempting rooms and suites, a sparkling outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool.

The hotel offers first-class amenities and your choice of accommodations on nonsmoking floors. Grand Casino Tunica also offers accessible rooms for guests with special needs.

Features:

  • Your choice of beds
  • Alarm Clock Radio
  • 27" Television
  • Coffeemaker
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Pay-per-view Movies & Video Games
  • Dry Cleaning Service Available
  • Safety deposit boxes at the front desk
  • Internet Access*

Reservations

To reserve your room, contact The Grand Casino - Veranda Hotel at 1.800.HARRAHS (1.800.427.7247). The room rate for conference participants is $98.00 single or double. Mention group code: S04SFIN. By registering early, you are more likely to be assigned the room type of your choice. Reservations must be made by March 28, 2008. After this date, reservations are subject to availability. Travel information including directions and printable maps can be found on this page.

Special Needs

If you require special accommodations to participate in this conference, please call (800)626-4733 Ext. 21.

Airport Information

Memphis International Airport
2491 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN
Printable Yahoo Maps & Driving Directions
The Memphis International Airport is closest major airport serving the Tunica area. It is conveniently located in the very southwest corner of Tennessee near the Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee borders and 20-40 minutes from the Tunica-Robinsonville Mississippi area. Terminal service is provided by the following carriers:

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Continental Express
  • Northwest Airlines/KLM
  • Northwest Airlink/Express Airlines
  • America West Express
  • US Airways
  • AirTran Airways
  • American/Canadian
  • United Express

Driving Directions

Driving Directions to Hotel/Conference Center from Memphis International Airport

  1. Take ramp onto Winchester Road and go west 4.2 miles.
  2. Winchester Road becomes E. Mitchell Road. Continue 0.5 miles on E. Mitchell Road.
  3. Turn left on S. 3rd St. (US Hwy 61) and go 5.8 miles. Continue to follow US Hwy 61 for 14.2 more miles.
  4. Turn right on Grand Casino Parkway South. Go 1.4 miles.
  5. Arrive at 13615 Old Highway 61 N, Robinsonville, MS.

Driving Directions to Hotel/Conference Center from Surrounding States

  • From the JACKSON, MS direction
    1. Take I-55 NORTH to the HERNANDO, MS/HIGHWAY 304 EXIT (#280)
    2. Proceed WEST on HWY 304 to HWY 61
    3. Make a RIGHT on HWY 61N
  • From the LITTLE ROCK, AR direction
    1. Take I-40 EAST through WEST MEMPHIS, AR
    2. Proceed on I-40 EAST towards DOWNTOWN MEMPHIS to I-55 SOUTH (Riverside Dr)
    3. Take I-55 SOUTH (RIVERSIDE DR) to HWY 61 SOUTH/VICKSBURG, MS EXIT
    4. Proceed SOUTH on HWY 61 about 15-17 miles follow the signs to your casino of choice
  • From the NASHVILLE, TN direction
    1. Take I-40 WEST 197.2 miles
    2. Take EXIT #10A onto I-240 WEST toward JACKSON MS and go 14.0 miles
    3. I-240 WEST becomes I-55 NORTHand go 1.8 miles
    4. Take EXIT #7/US-61 onto S 3RD ST (US-61) toward VICKSBURG and go 7.7 miles
    5. Continue to follow US-61 SOUTH and go 14.2 miles
    6. Turn RIGHT on GRAND CASINO PKY S and go 1.4 miles
    7. Arrive at 13615 OLD HIGHWAY 61 N, ROBINSONVILLE, MS
  • From the BIRMINGHAM, AL direction
    1. Take HWY 78 WEST until you reach the HWY 302 WEST-OLIVE BRANCH, MS EXIT (also known as GOODMAN RD)
    2. Continue WEST on HWY 302 until you reach HWY 61
    3. Turn LEFT at the HWY 61 EXIT and proceed SOUTH on HWY 61
  • From the HUNTSVILLE, AL direction
    1. Take US-431 SOUTH 28.8 miles
    2. Take RAMP onto I-565 WEST and go 18.6 miles
    3. I-565 WEST becomes AL-20 WEST and US-72-ALT WEST. Proceed 46.6 miles
    4. Continue on US-72 WEST 118.8 miles
    5. Take RAMP onto TN-385 WEST and go 5.9 miles
    6. Take the FOREST HILL IRENE RD EXIT and go 0.3 miles
    7. Turn LEFT on FOREST HILL IRENE RDand go 0.5 miles
    8. Turn RIGHT on SHELBY DRand go 18.6 miles
    9. Turn LEFT on S 3RD ST (US-61) - go 2.9 miles
    10. Continue to follow US-61and go 14.2 miles
    11. Turn RIGHT on GRAND CASINO PKY Sand go 1.4 miles
    12. Arrive at 13615 OLD HIGHWAY 61 N, ROBINSONVILLE, MS

Restaurants & Dining

Shopping

Many of the Tunica casinos offer shopping experiences from top outlets and retailers like Bass Shoes, Bible Factory Outlet, Dressbarn, Fragrance Outlet, Gap Outlet, GNC Outlet, IZOD Outlet, K. B. Toy Outlet, Nautica, OshKosh B'Gosh, Reebok Factory Direct Store, Van Heusen, Wilson Leather Outlet, and Zales. (see all store listings)

Golfing & Tennis

Tunica offers year around golf and tennis opportunities. Test your skills at one or all of our Tunica golf courses. The Tunica National Golf & Tennis Club features a championship course, golf academy, tournaments, clubhouse and four indoor clay tennis courts. Two other championship Tunica golf courses, River Bend Links at Casino Strip Resorts and Cottonwoods Golf Course at Grand Casino Resorts, also offer a truly unique Tunica golf experience for everyone. Tunica golf courses are challenging and fun for players of all levels, from seasoned players to the golf novice. (more golf information)

Riverpark Museum

Right in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, The Tunica RiverPark Museum offers a new learning experience like no other. 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 Tunica RiverPark's architecturally stunning new overlook, you'll enjoy a view of "America's River" up close. (map to Tunica Riverpark & the Tunica Queen Riverboat.)
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