Plan your Vacation for Memphis, Tennessee

We all know that when someone mentions Memphis, everyone thinks about Graceland.  It is a well known part of Memphis history and what many people associate with Tennessee.  Don’t admit it if you are not a fan of the king and have never come to Memphis because you thought that going to Graceland was all there was to do.  Believe it or not, Memphis has many things to do and places to go.  You may want to plan your trip accordingly so you can get it all in.  

If you love zoos and parks, then you will love the Memphis Zoo.  You will see five hundred species of animals and over 3,000 individual animals.  You can take part in interactive animal shows, see exhibits and watch the trainers feed the animals.   You can visit the Discovery Center and hop on the rides at the zoo too.  There are three zones in the Memphis Zoo and Aquarium.  The East Zone includes the African Veldt, waterfowl and the Northwest Passage.  The Central Zone houses the primate canyon.  Here you will see Cat Country, Hippos and creatures of the night.  Finally, there is the West Zone.  Enjoy the aquarium, the playful penguins, and the farm.  Don’t forget to stop by the tropical bird house. 

After a day at the zoo, plan on a trip to Mud Island.  There is always something going on there and it is a great place to take the kids.  Mud Island has 5,000 seats ascending up the bank of the island.  The amphitheater hosts concerts and fun events there all year long.  Gaze at the stars and take in the Memphis skyline as you sit back and listen to the sounds of the bands entertaining you.

Mud Island River Park has plenty of things to do by day as well.  The Memphis Yacht Club is located there and is the only one within 200 miles.  You can rent canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and bicycles.  Another interesting thing that you can do is walk the River Walk.  This is a five block long replica of the Mississippi River.  You will be walking one mile of the actual Mississippi River with every thirty inch step you take.  Mud Island is a perfect place to go.

If you love the outdoors and want more things to put on your itinerary, make sure you go to the Memphis Botanic Garden.  This stunning garden has 23 specialty gardens that cover 96 acres.  The Japanese Gardens is a favorite of many and includes ponds with goldfish and little bridges.  Check the month by month blooming calendar to see which are blooming when you are visiting.  Pick your favorite flower and plan your trip then.