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7 Things to do in Memphis in the Rain
Rain on your vacation can be disappointing, but as I recently discovered there are plenty of interesting things to do in Memphis on a rainy day! Rain or shine, Memphis is a great time! Bass Pro Shops in the Pyramid, Memphis When I first heard about the Bass Pro Shops in the Pyramid in Memphis, I quickly wrote it off as something I didn’t need to visit while I was in Memphis. However, when the rain changed my plans, I gave it a chance and was pleasantly surprised at all it had to offer! Beyond just shopping, the pyramid also houses the Big Cypress Lodge Hotel, an aquarium, an alligator…
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Best Eats in Memphis
Food is life. I travel for food and these are my choices for the best eats in Memphis from my recent trip to this storied musical city! The Beauty Shop Restaurant In researching foodie spots to try while in Memphis, The Beauty Shop Restaurant immediately piqued my interest. Admittedly it was more for the unique location in an old beauty salon than for the food, but the menu also had several interesting options. The restaurant’s plain Jane exterior had me questioning my choices, but as soon as I stepped inside, I was immediately transported back in time to an old-school beauty parlor. The key components, like the old-school hair dyers,…
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Weekend in Memphis Itinerary
I recently spent 48 hours in Memphis and tried to cram as much as possible into a short trip. Here’s where I stayed and what I did during in my weekend in Memphis. Stay I’m a Marriott girlie, so I chose to stay at the Moxy Memphis Downtown, which was super conveniently located to restaurants and shopping. Moxy hotels are not full-service hotels. You’re not going to have room service or concierge or anything fancy like that. But you will have a clean, comfortable, well laid out room in a safe area that has a vibey fun common area. The lobby of the Moxy in Memphis has lots of cozy…
