Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Memphis: A Few Fun Tourist Spots

By Sampson R Johnson


For all those who thought that there isn't much to do in Memphis, think again. Memphis, the largest city in the state of Tennessee and the 19th largest in the USA, bursts with the vibrant and active bustle and hustle of day to day life. However step back from the Memphis hustle and bustle 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 tranquility of a museum for an information filled afternoon of fun, Memphis has 16 different types of museums to choose from.

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

Some of the other interesting museums are the National Civil Rights Museum, which takes you back through the civil rights struggles of Memphis as a city 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 popular museums there.

Apart from museums, there are a few regions 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 country and acts as Memphis' western border. Just across the river is West Memphis, Arkansas.There are a lot of places of business at the banks of the Mississippi River that enable you to sit by it and relax. There are also a number of parks and some water recreation activities that one can enjoy there.

Beale Street is one of Memphis' busiest streets with a vibrant intoxicating pulse that is both refreshing and entertaining at the same time. Bars, restaurants and coffee houses line the street, enticing tired people with refreshments. It also houses dance clubs and live bands, for those dying to get funky on the dance floor or get tantalized with music of 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 Memphis, bringing them together to cheer for the team they all support.

One of Memphis' greatest tourist attractions is Graceland. The home of Elvis, his personal entertainment areas 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 like no other.

The Peabody Ducks is another Memphis tradition since 1932, where five ducks march from their house 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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