![]() ![]() King to take a peek into the last few moments of his life. Briefly experience what life was like for Rosa Parks, who only wanted relief for her aching, tired feet. Take a seat at a white’s only lunch counter. You’ll need at least a day to get through the reading and interactive exhibits. During your visit, take a glimpse back in time and experience life in the ’50s and ’60s for a person of color. The museum was once The Lorraine Motel, the place of Dr. I’ve visited several Civil Rights/ African American Museums, and I have to say, this one, by far, is the best! And I’m not saying this because it’s Memphis it really is excellent. Oh, and did I mention it’s all absolutely FREE! You’re welcome!īig River Crossing over the Mississippi/ Photo: Big River Crossing 4. Click here for more information about Mighty Lights. There’s also a light show that occurs every hour from sunset until 10 pm. If time permits, I would strongly recommend going at sundown to catch the sun as it sets on the Mississippi River. It provides an excellent opportunity to get a photo of The Pyramid, aka Bass Pro, and The Hernando de Soto Bridge. ![]() The view of the city’s skyline from this point is impressive. Big River Crossing is a 10-mile multi-modal corridor that connects Main Street in Memphis, TN to Main Street in West Memphis, AR. Obviously, you can’t walk on water because you aren’t Jesus! However, you can walk across the Mississippi River via Big River Crossing, the country’s longest active rail/ bicycle/ pedestrian bridge. Remember to get there early, to avoid paying the cover charge to access all of Beale Street. From the Beale St Flippers to the live music, no matter the time or day, Beale Street exudes entertainment for all! You can pop in any bar or restaurant and find yourself vibing to the live music or DJ’s sounds, making it an entertaining option for visiting Memphis for the weekend. “Walking in Memphis, walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale.” If I could describe Beale Street in one word, it would be, Entertainment. *These restaurants aren’t listed in any particular order.Ī Weekend in Memphis on Beale Street/ Photo: Shutterstock In addition to barbecue, you must try a Fried Bologna Sandwich or a Circle B Smoke Sausage. The following are some excellent, no-frills Bar-B-Q joints to check out. But not just any food, good food! For decades, Memphis has been known for its Bar-B-Q, and people travel from all around the world to experience it. Grab some Real Memphis BBQĪsk any Memphian “what to do in Memphis this weekend,” and they will tell you, eat! Food is important to us. Memphis has the “sweetest water in the world.” The cities drinking water comes from natural reservoirs hundreds of feet below the earth’s surface.Ī WEEKEND IN MEMPHIS GUIDE 1.Memphians are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.Getting around is easy, and parking spots are not challenging to come by.In this post, I’ll be sharing from a native Memphian’s perspective 10 (budget-friendly) things to do while spending the weekend in Memphis.īefore we jump into this weekend in Memphis guide, below are six reasons you should put Memphis on your list of places to visit. According to Frommer’s Travel Guide, Memphis, Tennessee, was recently voted one of the best places to go in 2019. While all of these are definitely synonymous with Memphis, TN, there’s so much more to the Bluff City. When you think of Memphis, Tennessee, one of the following probably comes to mind: the repetitive chanting of “whoop that trick” from the 2005 movie Hustle and Flow starring Terrence Howard, early seasons of The First 48, the highly debated question of, “Is Elvis Presley still alive?” Or, simply the word “ Mane” ![]()
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