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They can even help book you a hotel room, make dinner reservations or find you a perfect, one-of-a-kind souvenir in the gift store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Visitors Center is home to the Gateway to the Blues Museum. This must-see attraction for all music lovers, will tell the remarkable story of how The Blues was born and the role Tunica played in building the genre\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission \u2013 $10 Adults, $5 Children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details on the Museum exhibits, tours and rentals\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tunicatravel.com\/things-to-do\/the-blues\/gateway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gateway to the Blues Museum and Visitors Center on Highway 61 is the first place many people see when they roll into Tunica. 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