You ever been to Memphis?

Check out and see if anything is playing at the Hi Tone cafe, it is a great venue. Also the New Daisy theater is nice. Don't forget to go to the Peabody and see the ducks as well.

Idio, I adored Graceland when I visited! Very touristy and a tad overpriced, but that's what I expected it to be. And it made me want peacock stained-glass windows. We stayed for about 3 hours... and no, we didn't take the extended tour that includes the plane. It was just that much awesomeness to behold!

Obviously go to Beale street. And th Peabody hotel to see the ducks! Also check out the Lorraine motel (where MLK Jr was shot) and Gus's Fried Chicken (which is near the Lorraine motel) for some awesome fried chicken, of course, but also the best fried pickles I've ever had. You can also tour Sun Records.

Across from The Peabody Hotel


www.hogsfly.com/TheRestaurant.php

Hmm... maybe Sun Records don't do tours anymore. It's been 4 years since I've been to Memphis. Not including going to shows.

The Peabody hotel is free, so that's why I enjoyed it. They have ducks that swim in the fountain/pool in their lobby. And everyday, they parade the ducks down to the lobby from their rooftop home and then back up to the roof at the end of the day. There's usually quiet a crowd so you may have to get there early.

Also, if you want a good greasy burger, check out Dyer's. They've been using the same grease for a bazillion years. Sounds gross but that nasty old grease makes a good burger.

hahahaha, done!

Just found these, from my favorite travel website ;D

www.roadsideamerica.com/search/tip?offset=25&tip_Town=memphis&tip_State=TN

Memphis, Tennessee - Statue of Liberty Holding Cross
A local church called the World Overcomers spent $250,000 to erect a huge replica of the Statue of Liberty -- except she's holding a cross. The symbolism [of "Liberation Through Christ"] is a call for the USA to "Come back to Christ." Here's a photo taken during the construction. It's really quite amazing.

In the same area, there is a giant Buddha statue in someone's front yard. It's probably 20-ft tall. Can't miss it on Mendenhall between Mt. Moriah and Knight Arnold. [John Peyton, 02/13/2007]


Statue of Liberation (Through Christ):
Address: Winchester Road., Memphis, TN [Show Map]
Directions: Kirby Parkway and Winchester



Memphis, Tennessee - Big Foot Lodge - Sasquatch Burger
In downtown Memphis you can visit the Big Foot Lodge. They are the home of the Sasquatch Burger. It's a 4 lb. cheeseburger they sell for $19.99. If you can finish the Sasquatch burger in 60 minutes without aid from others you get the burger for free. You also get your picture on the Hall of Fame. So far, only one picture has made it to the wall! [Christine, 08/13/2007]


[RA: The giant burger marketing gimmick has caught on in many places, perhaps inspired by the Big Texan's original 72-oz steak challenge. The Big Foot Lodge does not claim to have the biggest burger sold (elsewhere, that goes to a meat boulder above 120-lbs!).]


Big Foot Lodge - Sasquatch Burger:
Address: 97 South Second Street, Memphis, TN

If you're looking for the weirder stuff, see if you can find this guy's house.


His name is Robert Hodges, but he refers to himself as Prince Mongo. The guy runs for mayor every election, and keeps a bunch of Leno in his yard, effectively p!ssing off his neighbors and code enforcement. His house is near the intersection of Goodlett and Park near the University of Memphis...

If you're going to Beale St then you HAVE to go to Silky O'Sullivan's and get a Diver! It's a giant drink that comes in a bucket! You MUST do this...it's a rule.

These appear to be the same guy.


I've never been to Memphis, but I'll tell you what I always do when checking out a new city. I look for the places that they've shown on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. So far, I've been to 4 of those places, and they've all been really good (including some amazing Mexican food in Flagstaff, AZ).