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Voykit pocket guide · United States
West Memphis
Spend a day in West Memphis to see the casino and RV park; add a night only if you need a base for Delta‑region trips.
West Memphis sits across the Mississippi River from Memphis, TN. Its main attractions are the Southland Casino, a historic dirt‑track, and the Tom Sawyer Mississippi RV Park. The city is a convenient stop for Delta‑region road trips, but most visitors can see the highlights in a single day.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$90 excl. bed · Mid $100–$130 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Meal at a local buffet | $8–$12 |
| Parking (hourly) | $2–$3 per hour |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- West Memphis Municipal Airport
- General aviation only
Typical fares
- Harahan Bridge walk/bike
- Free, about 5 min crossing
- Local bus fare
- ≈ $1.00 per ride (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is easiest; interstates I‑40 and I‑55 intersect here. Local buses run limited routes. Cyclists and pedestrians can cross the Harahan Bridge into Memphis.
See and do
Known for
- Southland Casino Hotel
- Tom Sawyer Mississippi RV Park
- Southland Race Track (greyhound & dirt car racing)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | Cross Harahan Bridge on foot or bike (≈5 min) | ≈15 min total |
| Clarksdale, MS | US‑61 north, about 45 min drive | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- American Inn & Suites West Memphis I-40/I-55
- Near interstates, good for road‑trip stops
- Radisson Hotel West Memphis
- Mid‑range hotel on Service Road
- Tom Sawyer's RV Park
- Camp beside the Mississippi River
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is this? | How much is this? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Traffic on I‑40/I‑55 can be heavy during rush hour.
- Casino entry age 21; bring ID.
- Summer heat can be intense; stay hydrated.
West Memphis is generally safe during daylight; be cautious on I‑40/I‑55 at night and keep valuables out of sight in parking areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for West Memphis yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Southland Casino Hotel
- Tom Sawyer Mississippi RV Park
- Southland Race Track (greyhound & dirt car racing)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- West Memphis official site: www.westmemphisar.gov/
- Wikivoyage: West Memphis, revision 5025541 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5025541
Pocket card
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West Memphis
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US consular services are in Memphis, TN (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/west-memphis). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.