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<\/a>Memphis BBQ Ribs<\/p><\/div>\n
In the morning we went to the Stax Museum which was formerly the Stax Recording Studio starting the careers of\u00c2\u00a0 names like Otis Redding, and Issac Hayes.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Soulville, USA<\/p><\/div>\n
The museum had lots of history of Soul music in Memphis and elsewhere and had some cool artifacts. One of which was Issac Hayes sweet ride. A Peacock Blue Cadillac with Gold Trim and white fur interior.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>SHAFT!<\/p><\/div>\n
How can you not feel like a pimp driving that car.<\/p>\n
We worked up quite an appetite so we stopped off for some more BBQ at the Neely’s (they have a show on Food Network). The food was great, but the service kinda stunk for how uncrowded the restaurant was.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Down Home With the Neelys<\/p><\/div>\n
Later we checked out the Civil Rights Museum which was build out of the Motel where MLK was killed.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Lorraine Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n
It has a pretty thorough telling of the entire civil rights movement. You can also go across the street and see the\u00c2\u00a0 special exhibit which describes the events leading up to the death of Dr. King and see the window where his killer shot from. Its definitely worth the trip and you can also get a combo ticket with the Stax museum and save a few bucks!<\/p>\n
After the museums we were near downtown so upon recommendation from my cousin Kristen we checked out the “Duck March” at the Peabody Hotel.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Ducks Marching<\/p><\/div>\n
I guess they have ducks that live during the day in the fountain in the center of the hotel (indoors) and in the evening the “Duck Master” ushers them down a red carpet into a waiting elevator up to the roof where they have a “Palace” to live during the night.\u00c2\u00a0 After the Duck March we headed to Beale Street to take a look at the many blues clubs and nightlife.<\/p>\n
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