📍 Memphis, Tennessee — One Day Trip ✅

Though I used to live in Knoxville, TN, this was my first time visiting Memphis! I had a chance to explore the city briefly during a work trip. 🏠 Accommodation: The Memphian Highly recommend! 🏨 It’s relatively new with a cool retro vibe and even has a rooftop bar 🍹. Located near the University of Memphis in a pretty safe area. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 😋 Food: 1️⃣ Mulan Asian Bistro – multiple locations around the city 2️⃣ Dim Sum King – the roast duck and dim sum were delicious! 🦆🥟 Both are solid choices if you’re craving Asian flavors. 🎵 Beale Street You can still feel the echoes of its glorious past. A taxi driver told me it gets packed during New Year’s Eve — and yes, I’ve seen it on the news! 🎉 Though it feels a bit quiet these days, the energy is still special. ✊🏾 National Civil Rights Museum 🎫 $18 per person This museum is built around the motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. The entrance looks like an old motel — almost easy to miss! The exhibits are powerful, especially the final section where you see the preserved room and balcony. A deeply moving experience. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌳 Mud Island River Park Free entry! 🆓 This park features a massive scale model of the entire Mississippi River basin. At the far end, you’ll find the Memphis sign — a perfect photo spot! Standing there, looking out over the great Mississippi, really calmed my mind. 😌💭 🎸 Other places worth visiting: Graceland – Home of Elvis Presley! 🕺 #USATravel #Tennessee #Memphis #TravelUSA #SouthernVibes #CivilRights #MLK #Blues #Elvis #FoodieAdventure #HotelReview #StudyInTheUS 🇺🇸✨