Reasons to Love Memphis #40: The Riverfront

Reasons to Love Memphis #40: The Riverfront

Experience the Mighty Mississippi firsthand when you explore the Memphis riverfront!

As the temperature has gotten more pleasant, I've been making excuses to walk around outside. A few nights ago, after killing the better part of an eight piece family meal at Gus's with a friend, I took a long walk near the Mississippi River.

It's been a while since I've done that, and I'm glad I did. This city has an awesome riverfront.

We've got a lot to love about the riverfront. Things like:

- Paved Trails: There is a wide, paved walkway that runs from Beale Street down to South Main atop the Chickasaw Bluff. It's perfect for dog walking, running, skating and leisurely strolls. It's also a good place for contemplative sitting - there are tons of benches along the trail.

- Tom Lee Park: Tom Lee Park is the huge, grassy expanse where most of the Memphis in May events are held. During May, it can be a crowded, muddy mess. The rest of the year, it's a great place to run around, fly kites, walk your dog, or take photos. (Be sure to check out the statue honoring Tom Lee, a man who saved people from a sinking riverboat.)

- Mud Island River Park: Mud Island offers one of the best meta-river experiences in town. Their river walk is a scale model of the Lower Mississippi on an island in the middle of said river. The park also has paddle boats, kayak rentals, overnight camping, an amphitheater, a museum, and a monorail.

- Riverboat rides: On the weekend, hitch a ride on the Memphis Queen, an old-school white riverboat that docks at the base of Monroe. Sightseeing tours last about 90 minutes.

Riverboats docked at Memphis

- New Development: Construction has already started on the redevelopment of the riverfront and Tom Lee Park, so expect big changes in the next few years.

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