Thursday, November 3, 2011

Memphis: A Few Fun Tourist Spots

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 vibrant and active bustle and hustle of day to day life. However step back from the Memphis bustle and hustle and you get to stop at many of the city's popular attraction spots.

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

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

Some of the other engaging 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 the many museums, there are a few places in Memphis that a tourist of any kind just has to see. The Mississippi River is an example of such a place. It is the second largest river running through the country and acts as Memphis' western property line. 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 number of public parks and some water recreations that people can enjoy there.

Beale Street is one of The City of Memphis' most happening 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 people with refreshments. It also houses dance clubs and live bands, for those dying to dance or get tantalized with music of all sorts.

The AutoZone Park is The City of Memphis' own baseball stadium 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 they all support.

One of Memphis' well-known attractions is Graceland. The home of Elvis, his living room and grave can 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 can see in Memphis are unique in their own way.




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