Tailgating IS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE
No Liberty Bowl experience is complete without tailgating along Tiger Lane, where the smoke from slow-cooking barbecue intensifies the excitement of fans. Basics on parking and tailgating are provided here; it’s up to you to bring something tasty.
To make tailgate small talk, you could express your excitement about the coming halftime spectacular, a bona fide pageant with marching bands, dancers, baton twirlers, cheerleaders, and a performance by rock band Starship featuring Mickey Thomas. Or, share some bowl trivia: this year marks the 65th annual Liberty Bowl, making it one of the oldest college bowl games. The competition got its start in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which explains its name (and why its trophy resembles the liberty bell). The bowl has been played in Memphis since 1965, showcasing greats from Archie Manning to Bo Jackson.
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Five Things You Must Do In Memphis
“What are the top things I must do when I visit Memphis?” This is a hard question to answer, since the city is full of fantastic attractions. But if you only have a few days to spend in town, here’s a quick run-down of five Memphis must-dos.
1. Get A Dose Of Memphis Music History
If you’re an Elvis fan, or you have an afternoon to spend, a pilgrimage to Graceland is the perfect choice.
If you don’t have the time/budget for Graceland, I recommend a visit to Sun Studio, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music (think Sam and Dave), or the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.
The Memphis Music Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame should also be on your list if you’re a music buff.
2. Discover Memphis’ Best ‘Que
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Barbecue is the official cuisine of Memphis. The quintessential must-go is The Rendezvous downtown (get ribs or the sausage and cheese plate). You’ll find Central BBQ close to Liberty Bowl Stadium but expect to wait in line (get ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, or BBQ nachos with house chips), The Bar-B-Q Shop (go for ribs, sandwiches, and a side of BBQ spaghetti), Tops BBQ (pulled pork sandwich or burger with BBQ), Corky’s (ribs with a side of potato salad), and Payne’s BBQ (try the pulled pork sandwich or ribs) among many others. Want to learn more about the 101+ barbecue joints in Memphis? Click here.
3. Snap Insta-WorthY Pics
Stop by the observation deck at Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid or trek across the Big River Crossing to take in the views of the mighty Mississippi and Downtown Memphis.
The historic Peabody Hotel downtown has a beautiful lobby, a rooftop with a great view, and two daily duck marches that the kids will love.
Beale Street is the historic music and entertainment district. Take a daytime stroll past the shops and establishments, then stop in A. Schwab general store for sundaes. At night, enjoy all the live music, have a few drinks, and watch the Beale Street Flippers do their thing.
Take a ride on the newly restored Grand Carousel, walking distance from Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. The original Grand Carousel classic merry-go-round was hand-carved in 1909. The beautifully restored Grand Carousel recently returned to service in an all-new facility located in The Children’s Museum.
4. Enjoy The City’s Biggest Attractions
The Memphis Zoo is consistently rated one of the best zoos in the country and is worth a visit, especially if you have kids with you.
The National Civil Rights Museum is an engaging, comprehensive museum focused on the civil rights movement.
You have several options for tours of Memphis: Backbeat Tours offers musical sightseeing bus tours as well as walking “ghost tours.” The Memphis Hop is a hop-on, hop-off shuttle with 10 stops. Historical Haunts guides ghost tours. A Tour Of Possibilities van tour focuses on civil rights and African American history. (Check schedules for availability).
5. Choose Your Own Adventure
This one depends on your interests. Here are some options for a choose-your-own-adventure in Memphis.
– If you’re the outdoorsy type, go to the Bass Pro Pyramid. Inside you can ride the nation’s tallest freestanding elevator to the top ($10 per person) for an incredible view of the city.
– If you’re looking for the local live music scene, venues like Lafayette’s, the Hi-Tone and Bar DKDC regularly host local bands. Beale Street has plenty of live music as well. All these venues have totally different vibes.
– If you’re into craft beer, check out Memphis’ brewery scene. Or, hop on Memphis’ Brew Bus for a sampling.
– If you’re a car lover, you won’t want to miss the Edge Motor Museum, Memphis’ home to “American Speed.”
– If you’re traveling with kids, click here for numerous family-friendly trip ideas.
Places To Eat And Drink
Make reservations anywhere you can, especially for brunch. Speaking of brunch, check out our extensive brunch guide.
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