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At Mud Island,trace the twists and turns of the Mississippi River following the River Walk. Learn about the shipping of cotton on the river and the musical history made in cities along the river, from New Orleans Jazz to Memphis Blues and Elvis. See the
My family and I enjoyed walking up and down the "river-like" walkway and stopped at one of the many tables and benches to eat our packed sandwiches. It takes some maneuvering with a stroller ... more
Memphis begins at the Mississippi River, which is celebrated in a 52-acre river park (www.mudisland.com) on Mud Island. A footbridge and monorail at 125 North Front Street get you to the island, where a five-block River Walk replicates the Mississippi's every twist, turn, and sandbar from …
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Bordered on the south by the state of Mississippi and on the west by the river of the same name, the City on the Bluffs has long been spreading eastward, taking in more and more of Shelby County. Hot and humid in July and August, Memphis delightfully enjoys a mild climate the rest of the year. Downtown …