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Monday, April 25, 2011

Memphis Tourist Guide

By Sampson R Johnson


For anyone that thinks there isn't much to do in Memphis -- think again! Memphis, the largest city in Tennessee and the 19th largest in the United States of America, bursts with the active and vibrant bustle and hustle of day to day life. However step back from the Memphis hustle and you can observe that there is actually a hint of some attractions and historical spots.

For all those museum lovers out there who dote on the peace of a museum for an learning and fun-filled afternoon of fun, Memphis has sixteen different types of museums to choose from.

The Pink Palace Museum is one of the City of Memphis' biggest museums. The Memphis mansion was the to be home of Clarence Saunders, one of Memphis' local celebrities who started the famous Piggy Wiggly stores, before the company was forced to file for bankruptcy.

Some of the other neat museums are the National Civil Rights Museum, which takes you back through the civil rights struggles of Memphis as well as the nation, enabling you to set foot into the world of yesterday. The Memphis 'Rock n Soul' museum, 'Slave-haven Underground Railroad museum' are just some of the other well-known museums there.

Apart from museums, there are some places in Memphis that a tourist of any kind just has to see. The Mississippi River is one such place. It is the second largest river running through the The US and acts as The City of Memphis' western property line. Just across the river is West Memphis, Arkansas.There are a lot of places of business at the banks of this river that enable you to sit by it and relax. There are also a lot of public parks and some water recreations that a person can enjoy there.

Beale Street is one of The City of Memphis' busiest streets with a vibrant exciting pulse that is both refreshing and entertaining at the same time. Restaurants, bars, and coffee houses line the street, enticing tired tourists with refreshments. It also houses live bands and dance clubs, for those dying to dance or get tantalized with music of all sorts.

The AutoZone Park is Memphis' own baseball spot and home to the minor league baseball team, the Memphis Redbirds. This is a special place for the people of Memphis, bringing them together to cheer for the team.

One of Memphis' well-known tourist locales is Graceland. The home of Elvis, his living room and grave can all be seen in Graceland. This place is an attraction to all music lovers and Elvis fans and is often quite busy.

The Peabody Ducks is another Memphis tradition since 1932, where five ducks march from their cage on top the roof to the fountain of the famous Peabody hotel to the sound of the King's Cotton March. They return back in the evening.

The sounds and sights that one will see in Memphis are unique in their own way. It is a fun place to visit and an even nicer place to stay. The people are friendly as can be and always help make the trip worth its while.




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