So I'm going to be in Memphis tomorrow...

PrelateBishop · Aug 8, 2006

So I'm on vacation with my girlfriend in Mississippi (don't ask, just go with it). Tomorrow (Wednesday, August 9th) we'll be spending a full day in Memphis, TN before catching a flight on Thursday to destinations beyond.

I've read a little about Beale Street and some place called the Pink Palace, not to mention Graceland.

My main question is this: We are young and mobile, and given a single day, what does someone intimate with Memphis recommend we do to see/explore/experience the city and have fun?

Many thanks.

gooseman · Aug 8, 2006

Beale street is good. Lots of bars, restuarants and if you like the blues, some of the best can be found there.
Like you said, there is always Graceland. If you're fond of the King, it is worth the money and time.
You can also take a 30 minute trip back into Mississippi down to Tunica where they have about 7 or 8 good sized casinos.

thehstrybean · Aug 8, 2006

Nothing...come east to Chattanooga...

eits · Aug 8, 2006

laugh at the funny-looking white people with their pube mustaches, tank tops, and bad haircuts.

andylawcc · Aug 8, 2006

and check out that Peacock something hotel with ducks.

Kevin1211 · Aug 8, 2006

the Lorraine Hotel... where Martin Luther King was shot...

spidey07 · Aug 8, 2006

you get you some BBQ, that should be tops on the list.

imported_weadjust · Aug 8, 2006

Originally posted by: eits
laugh at the funny-looking white people with their pube mustaches, tank tops, and bad haircuts.

Ha Ha White people in Memphis thats a good one. There few and far between. You may see some on Beale St.

It's gonna be really hot. Its been over a 100 every day for about a week. Heat index tommorow around 105.

PrelateBishop · Aug 8, 2006

Originally posted by: spidey07
you get you some BBQ, that should be tops on the list.

BBQ sounds great!! Toss me the name or two of some places that serve it up right.

PrelateBishop · Aug 8, 2006

Originally posted by: andylawcc
and check out that Peacock something hotel with ducks.

I'm guessing that you mean the Peabody Hotel? Their Web site states, "At 11 AM and again at 5 PM, the red carpet is rolled out and The Peabody Ducks march to the tune of John Philip Sousa's ?King Cotton March? before a crowd of amazed and delighted guests."

I suppose that I could stand to be amazed AND delighted.

imported_weadjust · Aug 8, 2006

For BBQ Ribs

Rendezvous Restaurant
52 S 2nd St
Memphis, TN 38103

cjmtfd102401 · Aug 8, 2006

My fiance and I go to Memphis alot, when we go we usually go to Beale Street. It is fun place to be if you are young and like blues, it also has good places to eat. Rendezvous is a good place to eat. When we do go to Beale Street we usually also go to A. Schwab, it is a dry good store that has been around since 1876. We also like to go to The Police Museum, it is also on Beale Street. If you can go to the Peabody to see the ducks march, I prefer seeing them coming down at 11:00. I really enjoy the carriage rides for the hour tour they take you to a couple of parks, and they also take to downtown Memphis, it is well worth the money.

thehstrybean · Aug 8, 2006

Originally posted by: andylawcc
and check out that Peacock something hotel with ducks.

It's the Peabody...

And yes, BBQ FTW!!

michaels · Aug 8, 2006

Downtown Memphis, Beale etc. Do not walk south of Beale, you might not make it back alive. I'm not even kidding.

Overgloc · Aug 8, 2006

Beale then Tunica if you have cash left!

michaels · Aug 8, 2006

gooseman · Aug 8, 2006

Originally posted by: weadjust
For BBQ Ribs

Rendezvous Restaurant
52 S 2nd St
Memphis, TN 38103

:thumbsup:

michaels · Aug 8, 2006

Smokey Bones is pretty good.

JEDI · Aug 8, 2006

Originally posted by: PrelateBishop
So I'm on vacation with my girlfriend in Mississippi (don't ask, just go with it). Tomorrow (Wednesday, August 9th) we'll be spending a full day in Memphis, TN before catching a flight on Thursday to destinations beyond.

I've read a little about Beale Street and some place called the Pink Palace, not to mention Graceland.

My main question is this: We are young and mobile, and given a single day, what does someone intimate with Memphis recommend we do to see/explore/experience the city and have fun?

Many thanks.

strip clubs

drive a few miles to Tunica and gamble in the casinos there. Ballys has the best craps in the US! ) $0.25 min, 20x odds!!!

BlueWeasel · Aug 8, 2006

Originally posted by: weadjust
For BBQ Ribs

Rendezvous Restaurant
52 S 2nd St
Memphis, TN 38103

Listen to this guy.

Tunica is a good suggestion as well and the food is pretty good. LB's Steakhouse in the back of The Grand has an excellent prime rib.

Seeing the ducks at the Peabody was interesting, but nothing I'd make a special trip for downtown only.

DaveSimmons · Aug 8, 2006

Originally posted by: weadjust
For BBQ Ribs

Rendezvous Restaurant
52 S 2nd St
Memphis, TN 38103

:music: ... at least we can get ourselves a decent meal down at the Rendezvous
let's go to Memphis in the meantime baby :music:

mobobuff · Aug 8, 2006

Rob the NewEgg warehouse.

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