Written by Vanilla Sugar on December 13, 2008
- If you have ever tried to leave work early, I hope you fared better than the Peabody ducks. One these famous ducks waddled away from the hotel lobby’s Italian travertine marble fountain. Then, the other...
Written by Tim Thornton on January 25, 2007
- The Mighty Mississippi. The first thing that you must know about Memphis is that the Mississippi is king. The Mississippi River was the foundation of commerce upon which Memphis got its start—when "cotton was king."...
Written by Desiree Koh on March 21, 2001
- Las Vegas may be the Sin City, but when it comes to going over the top with no qualms whatsoever, nothing comes close to Memphis.
As you drive across the Mississippi and Arkansas-Tennessee border, Memphis has...
Written by KP8 on July 27, 2005
- Things to See, Do, and Eat in Memphis, TN:
1. BBQ: Try one of the many delicious restaurants or the World Championship Festival in May.
2. Graceland: Tour the home of Elvis Presley and see his cars...
Written by MCJ graduate on May 26, 2005
- Beale Street is an interesting experience. Here, you can go to the historical district, dine at restaurants, listen to music at nightclubs, tour museums, and go shopping.
Concerning history, this is where singer W.C. Handy performed...
Written by JayneeS on October 28, 2004
- Located at 149 Union Avenue in downtown Memphis, the Peabody Hotel has the distinction of being the only hotel to feature a twice-daily duck walk. Every morning at 11 a.m. crowds gather to watch...
Written by Tavia on November 10, 2004
- Em and I spent the most amount of time in a bar called Rum Boogie Cafe, which I suppose also serves food but we just partook in the beverages. Rum Boogie is made up...
Written by Nora Katz on September 27, 2000
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While strolling through the grounds at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, you'll be truly amazed at the level of commitment and work these teams put into their efforts.
It's fun to look...
Written by Mahlisa on July 19, 2006
- My husband and I went to Memphis for our wedding anniversary and couldn't pass up the horse-and-carriage ride at night through downtown. We picked up the carriage off of Beale Street and took an hour...
Written by gogoimsh on April 19, 2005
- All my life, I have wanted to visit the place where Elvis lived. I finally was able to go with my husband to Memphis to visit Elvis's mansion. The house was not a real mansion...
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