We checked into the Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis upon arrival and then headed out onto the town. Just a few blocks away was the famous Beale Street!! We took a short look around at some live music and decided to eat a very late lunch at Johnny G’s Creole Kitchen. I had a concoction called the bumblebee stew (yes, vegetarian) and it was delightful. We then walked to the pier to see the Mississippi River and then decided to rest up for a bit. At 5 pm every day at the Peabody Hotel is the duck march. It’s a tradition that dates back all the way to 1933!! I had to see it. Though it only lasts all of 10 minutes max, it is something amazing to see. It was nearly impossible to get a good spot because the lobby and the mezzanine was so packed out! There were even two honorary duck masters because it was their wedding day.
Midtown was the next destination. It is this cute, artsy part of town with lots of quaint restaurants and shops. We even got to see a photographer in action! Our hotel has a rooftop happy hour type event every Friday and Saturday. To our disappointment, they had it closed off for a private event. We did get to see the duck palace though!! We decided to head off to a movie, of course. We are cineo-philes after all. In Ridgeway there is a little movie house that reminds me of the old theater behind the Best Buy in Lexington, KY. We grabbed a quick bite at Newk’s, which has the most amazing, drool evoking (ew, sorry) pimento cheese sandwich. I do not overstate how good it was. The little art house had some very comfortable seats. They were more along the lines of leather recliners and the movie was the perfect end to the night. Until next time!!
Our room.
The legendary Sun Studio
Midtown Art
The Peabody Rooftop
There are literally ducks everywhere!!
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