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re: Is Memphis worth visiting?
Posted on 7/4/19 at 6:23 pm to TigersHuskers
Posted on 7/4/19 at 6:23 pm to TigersHuskers
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Or is the crime too bad over there? Considering a trip this fall for a weekend
Once Platinum Plus closed, Memphis has absolutely nothing.
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Posted on 7/4/19 at 6:27 pm to NWLAtiger55
I'd go to Graceland for sure. Crazy that Elvis' TV room was such a big deal back in the day.
People in stores that sold TV's, Elvis' buddies at Graceland, and those at the White House were the only folks that could watch every TV station known to man, at the same time. Guess deciding which one to have the sound up on was The Big E, and the President's decision.
People in stores that sold TV's, Elvis' buddies at Graceland, and those at the White House were the only folks that could watch every TV station known to man, at the same time. Guess deciding which one to have the sound up on was The Big E, and the President's decision.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 6:32 pm to TheWalrus
Renovated them dude. 5 years ago..trash. Recent not bad
Posted on 7/4/19 at 10:54 pm to Green Chili Tiger
quote:
Every city is worth visiting.
Except the Monroe/West Monroe/Bawcomville Triangle of Trashy. frick that noise.
Can't argue with that
Posted on 7/4/19 at 10:58 pm to Traveler
STAX is awesome. Very nice museum that looks just like the old studio. Lots of equipment used on the original recordings. Royal Studios is also right down the road where Al Green recorded all of his hits. Willie Mitchell’s son owns it now and let me walk through there. Incredible experience.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 11:04 pm to TigersHuskers
We live in Memphis, about .2 miles from Central BBQ. I typically recommend:
-Cenfral BBQ or The BBQ Shop
-Bass Pro Pyramid overlook
-Shelby Farms is awesome if you have kids, bring them to the high ropes course
-Mud Island Park
-STAX museum is great but in the serious hood
-Beale is okay if you want to walk up and down
-Peabody for the ducks of course, on Thursdays they have rooftop parties
-Memphis has a ton of downtown rooftop or basement bars. Some upscale, some grungy and local. We’re grungy folks but a quick google “near me” will help you here
-Flight is delicious
-Rendevouz is just about the worst BBQ you can get
-Pink Palace and Elvis’s House
You won’t have any issues with crime unless you’re seeking it out. Having previously lived in Nola, we feel much safer here.
-Cenfral BBQ or The BBQ Shop
-Bass Pro Pyramid overlook
-Shelby Farms is awesome if you have kids, bring them to the high ropes course
-Mud Island Park
-STAX museum is great but in the serious hood
-Beale is okay if you want to walk up and down
-Peabody for the ducks of course, on Thursdays they have rooftop parties
-Memphis has a ton of downtown rooftop or basement bars. Some upscale, some grungy and local. We’re grungy folks but a quick google “near me” will help you here
-Flight is delicious
-Rendevouz is just about the worst BBQ you can get
-Pink Palace and Elvis’s House
You won’t have any issues with crime unless you’re seeking it out. Having previously lived in Nola, we feel much safer here.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 11:17 pm to MF Doom
quote:
Elvis place
Lorraine hotel
Central BBQ
Cya
Haha literally did this driving home from the CWS a couple of weeks ago. I guess we also walked down Beale Street for like 30 min, but it was in and out. Seen all I needed to see.
Central was delicious though.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 11:29 pm to TigersHuskers
It catches a lot of grief on this board, but my family has always had a good time in Memphis. My parents love it, and just took another trip there in April.
Most decent sized cities are going to have their problems, but you'd almost have to try to not have fun in any of them for a weekend.
Most decent sized cities are going to have their problems, but you'd almost have to try to not have fun in any of them for a weekend.
Posted on 7/4/19 at 11:38 pm to TigersHuskers
Memphis is terrible. Had to spend a couple of months there for work. Have stayed both downtown and out towards Germantown. Did everything mentioned in this thread but Graceland and Stax. Turning the pyramid into a Bass Pro is their crowning achievement. Rendezvous and Central are both trash if you’re used to BBQ in a place like Texas. Would not recommend. Tennessee needs to burn the city down and never speak of it again.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 12:14 am to jfturner212
Lived there for 5 years and moved an hour away. Only time I go to that crap show is when I fly out of MEM.
If you go to Graceland go straight to Graceland. Don’t take any side road sightseeing tours.
If you go to Graceland go straight to Graceland. Don’t take any side road sightseeing tours.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 12:25 am to TigersHuskers
I was there Father’s Day weekend just a few weeks ago. Central BBQ had really good ribs, at least for restaurant ribs anyway. They’ve also got a really awesome hobby shop with a HUGE selection of scale models.
Other than that though, it’s pretty much a shithole.
Other than that though, it’s pretty much a shithole.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 1:00 am to TigersHuskers
Tour Sun Records and Stax.
Graceland
If you like zoos, Memphis has a great one.
Anyone recommending Rendezvous has no idea what they’re talking about. Go to Central.
Graceland
If you like zoos, Memphis has a great one.
Anyone recommending Rendezvous has no idea what they’re talking about. Go to Central.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 1:05 am to GeauxBayouBengals
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Go to Central.
That’s where we went. Parking is a bitch. Place was packed but they still got the food out quick and service overall was good. I had a half slab of ribs. As I said above they were really good for restaurant ribs. My wife and son both had pulled pork (I think sandwiches if I remember correctly) and it was decent. But overall, it was good restaurant BBQ.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 3:21 am to TigersHuskers
Has anyone toured the Gibson Guitar Factory?
Posted on 7/5/19 at 8:13 am to LSU Delts
quote:I didn't do the tour but checked out the show room - worth a stop if you're into that.
Has anyone toured the Gibson Guitar Factory?
Central BBQ was OK to meh IMO.
The cotton museum was pretty cool but i'd guess boring for most.
This post was edited on 7/5/19 at 8:15 am
Posted on 7/5/19 at 8:33 am to TigersHuskers
quote:
Or is the crime too bad over there? Considering a trip this fall for a weekend
Sure. Graceland, Sun Studio, Stax Records, Beale Street, The Memphis Zoo, The Civil Rights Museum, Mud Island, Overton Park, The Peabody, tons and tons of barbecue.
Perfect place for a long weekend.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 9:11 am to jfturner212
Texas BBQ sucks compared to Memphis. I almost hope that was a joke you were making.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 9:39 am to White Bear
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Has anyone toured the Gibson Guitar Factory?
It's closed. The guitars are built in Nashville.
Posted on 7/5/19 at 9:41 am to TigersHuskers
quote:
Or is the crime too bad over there? Considering a trip this fall for a weekend
I go there on day trips for ribs every so often, it's okay for a short visit, but it doesn't take too long to see what there is to see, and get tired of it
Posted on 7/5/19 at 9:53 am to 777Tiger
Ernestine and Hazel’s...Get a Soul Burger..you won’t regret it.
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