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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Memphis Is A Tourist Destination

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 nineteenth 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 get to stop at many of the city's popular attraction spots.

For all those museum lovers out there who dote on the peace 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 largest museums. The Memphis mansion was the home-to-be of Clarence Saunders, one of Memphis' local celebrities who created the famous Piggy Wiggly stores, before they were forced to file for bankruptcy.

Some of the other intriguing 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 well-known museums there.

Apart from museums, there are some spots in Memphis that a tourist or anyone else 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 Memphis' western property line. There are a lot of businesses 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 Memphis' most happening streets with a vibrant exciting pulse that is both refreshing and entertaining at once. Bars, coffee houses, and restaurants 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 The City of 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.

One of Memphis' greatest attractions 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 thronged with crowds like no other.

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 music 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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