United States Tennessee Memphis
Mud Island Park
A riverside park featuring a museum, pedestrian bridge, and a to-scale model of the Mississippi River for education and recreation.
- (901) 312-9190
- https://www.memphisriverparks.org/parks/mud-island/
Tips from the community
The Mississippi River has been a part of the United States’ topography for nearly 10,000 years. The city of Memphis lies right on the banks. Learn more about this winding river at the Mud Island River Park and Mississippi River Museum. Take an aerial tram to get there, and while at the site be sure to walk the 5-block-long, to-scale model of the Mississippi River laid out on the park grounds. After your stroll, enter the museum and learn not only about the 10,000 year history of the river itself, but about the vibrant towns that border it like New Orleans, St. Louis, and of course - Memphis.
kaylee 2 years ago
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Top Historic Sites & Landmarks in Memphis
kaylee (Kaylee Giacomini) Memphis, Tennessee is steeped in rich culture, art, and history dating back to the 19th century. Although a landlocked town, Memphis’ vicinity to the Mississippi River made it a major freshwater trading route that helped grow the city from a few quaint homes and shops to a booming Southern metropolis. Memphis played a major role in United States history, from being at the forefront of civil rights activism to the conception of Rock and Roll music. Take a step back in time to the 19th century or the 1950’s and check out some of Memphis’ most historic sites and landmarks.