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Peabody Hotel and Ducks in Memphis
National Civil Rights Museum
Visit the site of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. when you come to the National Civil Rights Museum.
The Peabody Hotel originally opened its doors as a premier downtown Memphis hotel in 1925. Since its opening, it has grown to iconic status, providing its guests with elegant and a uniquely nostalgic yet upscale ambiance. This four star hotel sits close to such popular attractions as Beale Street, the Memphis Rock N Soul Museum, Gibson Guitar Factory, Fed-Ex Forum, National Civil Rights Museum, Sun Studio, and the Memphis Cook Convention Center, making it the place to stay for sightseeing in the heart of the city. The hotel offers its guests sublime comforts, from luxuriously outfitted rooms to a full service salon and spa and several fine dining establishments. There are also several upscale shops located inside the Peabody. At Lansky's at The Peabody, you will find high-end clothing for both men and women. The Lucky Duck offers guests a variety of duck-themed items from housewares and gifts to clothing. The Samuel Nathan Galleries features high-end and rare jade and ivory artwork and jewelry. At the Gir Collection, you will find high quality jewelry suitable for your next big occasion. To add to your experience at this premier downtown Memphis hotel, you can catch a glimpse of the hotel's own celebrities, the Peabody Ducks. These ducks are paraded downstairs from the roof of the Peabody at 11am, and return to the roof at 5pm each day. They have been expertly trained by a premier Duckmaster who also tends to the their needs. The ducks are rotated every three months, allowing these wild creatures time to live out their natural lives in the wild after their stint with fame. The adjacent Peabody Place is a popular venue for shopping, dining, and entertainment. At Peabody Place, you will find the historic Orpheum Theater, access to Beale Street, FedEx Forum, the Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art, AutoZone Park, and dozens of restaurants and shops such as Victoria's Secret, Coco and Lilly, Gap, Bluefin, and so many more. The Peabody Hotel is the ideal place to stay in Memphis, providing you with historic yet elegant accommodations in the heart of all of the city's most popular attractions. |
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Sun Studio Guided Tour
We had a fabulous time visiting Sun Studio and would highly recommend it and your services to others. Thank you.
-victor cairns, Burlington , 0 National Civil Rights Museum
The experience I never thought I would Have
I visited memphis in 2007 After the birth of my daughter. One day I had the opportuity to visit the civil rights musem, when I looked at the outside something came over me that I had never felt before. We walked in and the first place I really wanted to see was Dr. Kings hotel room. When I got to his roomk I began to cry because It was like his spirit had never left the hotel. I began to become more grateful for the people who struggled to make things better for all generations after them. It was one of the most breath taking museums I have ever been to.
The most stragest thing happened on the way out of the museum, the lady who was there through every thing that happened even the death of Martin Luther king was sitting on the corner so we decided to go and talk to her. I saw that she really cares for Dr. King because she slept there all night, she told stories about what happened. The stories she told were touching to me. I will be returning to Memphis January 9, 2009 To visit my father and I will make a special trip to go to the museum.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Marquita Loche, Lake Charles, La National Civil Rights Museum
I was so moved and amazed at the museum it really makes you think and it makes you realize alot of things that I didn't realize before.I really was inspired by it. Good job Memphis.
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