What Are The Things To Do In Memphis?
Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010
by Huzaili Aris
http://www.your-health-guide.com
Memphis has inspired many things to people who have come to the city, it has even inspired a song. It goes like this, "Then I'm walking in Memphis, walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale...Walking in Memphis, but do I really feel the way I feel." You may or may not heard of the song, but soon after visiting Memphis yourself, you'll find out why so many people enjoy their visit there. A lot of activities await you, and you'll want to do it all if you can
The River Walk is actually a replica of the actual lower Mississippi River. It's unique and fascinating in that every 30" stride is the same as one mile of the actual River. You can view the landmarks, cities and bridges that are actually in the real world on the replica itself.
For those who like history, there are a couple of historical sites to stimulate your mind when you visit The Mississippi River Museum. There's even an aquarium here that showcases six large aquariums filled with river creatures that are fun for adults and children to see. On top of that, during a visit to the River Museum, you get to see a life size replica of a steamboat, just like the one you would see on the river.
Campers can pitch their tents in the various camping sites in Memphis. For barbeque lovers out there, The Elvis Presley Boulevard has the best food Memphis has to offer and is close to "Home of the Blues and the birthplace of Rock n' Roll", Mississippi River RV Park (located also at the Elvis Presley Blvd.) and if you want to be near the famous Beale Street, 8 miles from there is the Graceland KOA Campground.
Memphis would not be what it is without its many attractions. Every year all sorts of celebrations take place to commemorate various festivals. There are many festivals that are celebrated in Memphis, from the Carnival Memphis that celebrates the local industry, an Italian Festival, an art competition that attracts various artists from other states called the Cooper Young Festival, the annual celebration of the King Of Rock And Roll and other festivals that are too many to mention.
One festival that attracts huge crowds is the Memphis International Festival in May. The festival is divided into four main events: the Beale Street Music Festival (the three-day musical event that kicks off the Memphis in May), the International Week (aims to expose the youth to different cultures from around the world), the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (the largest barbecue competition in the world), and the Sunset Symphony (the closing event where the Memphis Symphony Orchestra performs).
As you know by now, a visit to Memphis is inspiring for a vacation. Now we know how that singer felt...
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Huzaili Aris loves to travel and has more great vacation ideas for you and the whole family over at his website.
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