With a style and tradition befitting one of Memphis' grandest, most legendary hotels, The Peabody Memphis offers a magnificent bridge between the "Blues City's" celebrated past and cosmopolitan present. Known as the “South’s Grand Hotel,” The Peabody is legendary for its charm, elegance, gracious hospitality and rich history. This Memphis icon, opened in 1869, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is world-famous for its five resident ducks, who march daily through the lobby at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
In 2015, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid opened in downtown Memphis in the former Memphis Grizzlies sports arena along the banks of the Mississippi River. Whether you're interested in the Bass Pro Shops store or not...the Bass Pro Pyramid is a must-see. Check out the large aquarium tanks, and take a ride in the tallest, free-standing elevator up to the observation deck to see all of Downtown Memphis.
Check both Tennessee & Arkansas off your list of visited states with this 1-mile-each-way bridge across the Mississippi river! Big River Crossing is the country’s longest active rail/bicycle/pedestrian bridge. It serves as the connection point of Main Street to Main Street, a 10-mile, multi-modal corridor that also features the Big River Trail System, creating ties to attractions throughout the Memphis, West Memphis, and delta region.