Sunday, April 24, 2011

Memphis Has Museums

By Sampson R Johnson


For anyone that thinks there isn't much to do in Memphis -- think again! Memphis, the largest city in the state of Tennessee and the nineteenth largest in the United States of America, bursts with the active and vibrant bustle 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 educational and fun-filled weekend of fun, Memphis has 16 different types of museums to visit.

The Pink Palace Museum is one of the Memphis city's largest 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 they were forced to file for bankruptcy.

Some of the other cool museums are the National Civil Rights Museum, which takes you back through the civil rights struggles of Memphis 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 places in Memphis that a tourist or anyone else just has to see. The Mississippi River is an example of such a place. It is the second largest river running through the The United States and acts as The City of Memphis' western boundary. Just across the river is West Memphis, Arkansas.There are a lot of establishments at the banks of the Mississippi 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 Memphis' most happening streets with a vibrant intoxicating pulse that is both entertaining and refreshing at the same time. Restaurants, bars, and coffee houses line the street, enticing tired tourists with refreshments. It also houses clubs and live bands, for those dying to dance or get tantalized with music of all sorts.

The AutoZone Park is Memphis' own stadium for baseball 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 attractions is Graceland. The home of Elvis, his personal entertainment areas and grave can be seen in Graceland. This place is an attraction to all music lovers and Elvis fans and is often thronged with crowds like no other.

The Peabody Ducks is another Memphis tradition since 1932, where their ducks march from their duck 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 can 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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