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Must-Do South: Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, the unofficial capital city of the Mississippi Delta, is widely renowned for two things: blues and barbecue. The two Memphis institutions are tightly connected—each a result of the Great Migration of the early 20th century.
Lucky Duck: The Peabody Hotel Duckmaster gives us a bird’s eye view of Memphis
The Peabody Hotel truly keeps its ducks in a row. Each morning at 11, its five resident North American mallards depart their “Royal Duck Palace” on the hotel’s rooftop and waddle to the elevator, riding it down a dozen floors until the doors open to reveal a red carpet lined with guests.
Traveling to Memphis? Here’s what to eat and do
This Mississippi River city offers more than Elvis and top-notch ribs. You’ll also find a wealth of civil rights history, hip bars, and one of the country’s largest urban parks.
Memphis in May
The Beale Street Music Festival, World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, Sunset Symphony, and international education programs all happen in May.