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!
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.)
- 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.
- 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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