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LNM

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21. A few suggestions
Thu Jul 1, 2021, 09:46 AM
Jul 2021

In Memphis go to the National Civil Rights Museum. It's built around the Lorraine Motel and ends in the room MLK was staying in when he was assassinated. It's very informative starting with the slave trade and ending in the era of the 60s civil rights movement.

Also in Memphis - Sun Records!! A fun little museum and listen to some music on Beale Street.

In New Orleans visit the National WWII Museum. It's divided into 2 parts. The war in Europe and the war in the Pacific. You can spend a full day at either one. Get a po-boy at Domilise's near Magazine Street. Yum!

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I grew up in Memphis, although haven't been back in over twenty-five years. Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #1
The ducks at the Peabody are so much fun to watch kimbutgar Jun 2021 #2
I felt that way about a few exhibits at the Mississippi River Museum, too. Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #5
We're looking forward to the trip Retired Engineer Bob Jun 2021 #3
At one point in my life I lived a few blocks from Graceland. Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #4
Appreciate the input, will Google Rendezvous -n/t Retired Engineer Bob Jun 2021 #6
This is my favorite hotel in New Orleans Major Nikon Jun 2021 #7
Yes. I lived in Quarter for 3 years and would put people up there Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2021 #13
New Orleans Runningdawg Jun 2021 #8
Why Stay Out Of Cemetaries? Me. Jun 2021 #10
Wonder the same thing myself. I thought it was pretty interesting Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2021 #15
Why do you say to avoid cemetaries? likesmountains 52 Jun 2021 #19
Too many places to get mugged too many shady tour operators setting people up Runningdawg Jun 2021 #20
I'll check all the suggestions Retired Engineer Bob Jun 2021 #9
When I lived there I took everyone that visited me to the IMAX theater Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2021 #11
Not sure if it's showing anymore :( Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2021 #12
Here's another thing worth doing if you are out that way in New Orleans Major Nikon Jun 2021 #17
Some things I used to recommend for visitors Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2021 #14
Whatever you do, try and splurge to stay in the French quarter Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2021 #16
Fantastic Retired Engineer Bob Jun 2021 #18
A few suggestions LNM Jul 2021 #21
Failure, and a new plan Retired Engineer Bob Jul 2021 #22
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