Established in 1924, The Blue & White has served as a gas station, tobacco and newsstand, bus stop, and restaurant. The Blue & White Restaurant, formally the Pure Oil Company, is a historical landmark in Tunica. Since 1969, The Hollywood has been serving their famous fried pickles plus other Southern favorites like catfish and all the fixings, burgers, steaks, sandwiches, barbecue and desserts. He also gave praise to their signature dish saying, “Fried pickles still tasted great.” The enjoyable eatery is the spot where Cohn received inspiration for his song, “Walking in Memphis,” while singing with Muriel Davis Wilkins at The Hollywood in 1990. Singer and songwriter Marc Cohn wrote “sweet and surreal to be back at the place that changed my life,” referring to his visit to The Hollywood Café.

See more: Take a Sip of History at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum 3. In the museum, visitors can experience interactive, hands-on exhibits, and even record their own songs. Music lovers will enjoy displays of instruments such as the lap steel guitars and diddley bow, along with learning more about the rich history of the blues genre. Located on Highway 61 in what used to be the train depot dating back to 1895, the Gateway to the Blues Museum and Visitors Center is a popular stop for Tunica travelers. Gateway to the Blues Museum & Visitors Center