Southern Byways

It looks as if Memphis is the place to be this week and from the weather forecast, it looks like a lot of relaxing will be  going on. And this should bring a lot of tears… “Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie will be in Memphis to attend a concert that will feature her father performing on a huge screen. As a tribute to her dad, Presley has added her voice to the original version of Elvis’ 1969 hit In The Ghetto.”
It’s hard to believe that he’s been gone for three decades!
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Instead of a weekly tour spread out over the week, I thought that I would give you a few things to do so that you could print it out just in case you wanted all the information in one place. So lets start with the Stax Museum of American Soul Music!
Celebrating great Memphis soul music made famous by Otis Redding, Booker T. & the MGs, Isaac Hayes, the Bar-Kays, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire, and others. Soulsville U.S.A. – where it all happened in the 1960s and 1970s.
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I can’t think of a better way to end a week in Memphis then spending a day at a baseball game. But before catching a game take a tour of AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds, then find your seat, grab a hotdog, sit back and enjoy the future of baseball.
You can enjoy a “behind the scenes” look at the finest ballpark built below the major leagues — AutoZone Park. Our tour includes the state-of-the-art pressbox and scoreboard control room, as well as a look around the finest clubhouse and training facilities in minor-league baseball.

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After a few day’s of some hectic sightseeing, it might be a good idea to have a day to unwind. What better way to relax then on a riverboat crusing up and down the Mississippi River?
The Memphis Riverboats offers a variety of cruises on the Mississippi River. From Sightseeing to Dinner Cruises, Special Events to Private Charters, we have a cruise that will bring you to the river.

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No trip to Memphis is complete without spending some time on Beale Street, whether you want to vist a gallery or two, or listen to a few bluesmen tell you their life story through song, Beale Street is not a place to miss. You can’t get this kind of flavour anywhere else.
The music and entertainment pulse of downtown Memphis, Beale Street at the turn of the 20th century served as a haven for African Americans migrating from small towns. Legendary greats such as W.C. Handy, B.B. King, Rufus Thomas, Willie Mitchell and Isaac Hayes have showcased their talents on Beale. …read more

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Not too many people can resist the face of a panda or a polar bear, so today we head off to the Memphis zoo where we can ‘ahh’ at the animals. And at the end of the day if you just can’t drag yourself away you can always spend the night!
What’s black and white and cute all over? Giant pandas Ya Ya and Le Le at the Memphis Zoo, and more than 3,500 other animals in exhibits.

Admission Rates
Adults $13, seniors (60+) $12, children (2-11) $8, under 2 free.
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Let’s see, we’ve done the children’s mesume, toured the city in a pink 1955 Cadillac and sampled some down home country cooking. Just the mention of Southern food reminds me of Elvis, and what’s a trip to Memphis with out a stop at Graceland? Elvis fan or not it’s worth checking out.
Touring Graceland is a one-of-a-kind experience that will lead you on Elvis’s fascinating journey to superstardom. You and your family will experience the cultural changes that led to the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll and see, first-hand, how Elvis became the most celebrated entertainer in the world.

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After the hussle and bussle of the children’s musuem yesturday perhaps a quiter day is needed. Memphis is a city full of culture and history that we don’t want to miss, so we need a local to show us around. The American Dream Safari Sightseeing Tour Company can help us out. Tad Pierson our tour guide will take us around Memphis telling stories and explaining history as we cruse the streets in his 1955 Cadillac.
Yards, Gardens and Architecture Tour
A driving tour through Memphis neighborhoods highlighting various periods and styles. A tour of 3 homes in Victorian Village followed …read more

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The kids have either been sitting on a plane, or in a car for far too many hours, so what better place to start our week long vacation in Memphis then a place where the kids can run wild and learn something too (with out knowing of course). With or with out kids this place looks fun.
Children enter a world of discovery and fun. Interactive, hands-on exhibits include Going Places, WaterWORKS, Growing Healthy, Art Smart and Cityscape. Special events and workshops.
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Museum Admission Rates
Adults $7, seniors (62+) $6, children (1-12) $6, under 1 free, museum members free.
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Apparently a house that Elvis bought back in the 1950s is going to be put up for sale on Ebay no less.I didn’t even know that you could do that! A house?? From what I hear, it’s a modest ranch-style but I have a feeling that it’s going to go for zillions.
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