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I am looking for quilt shops in Memphis, TN.

What is the cheapest transport to get to downtown Memphis from the airport. I will be travelling solo.
Many thanks,
Keith

Hi all,

Travelling Friday 6th September from Memphis to New Orleans. The Amtrak train departs Memphis at 6:50 am and arrives New Orleans at 3:32 pm. It is an 8 hours 42 minutes journey and costs $58. The Greyhound bus departs Memphis at 9:30 am and arrives New Orleans at 8:30 pm. It is an 11 hours journey and costs $67.50. I'm undecided which one to go for, train leaves a bit early, but the bus gets there a bit late. Has anyone done this journey or can you give me the pros and cons for each? Where does the Greyhound bus leave from in Memphis and where does it arrive at in New Orleans. Similarly the Amtrak train, as I need to choose hotels that are fairly convenient.

Many thanks, Keith

Can anyone relay their experience in using the Long Term parking for the Memphis Amtrak station? Their long term parking now uses these services: 250 PEABODY PLACE GARAGE (EAST END OF PEABODY PLACE MALL) 901-545-0351 - TOWER GARAGE (WEST END OF PEABODY PLACE MALL) 901-528-9203 OR 901-527-7330 Memphis Cook Convention Center 255 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103 800-726-0915 Do they run a shuttle from the parking to the station for early train travel? What were the rates per day for long term parking?

We'll be in Memphis is mid-April, and we're concerned with whether we can get good local food, given our food preferences. We like to think that we eat all kinds of food - Chinese, Mexican, Brazilian, Korean, French, Italian, Japanese, Greek, etc. - but we have a few things that we don't eat, including pork and fried foods. Unfortunately, the travel guides to Memphis seem to emphasize those foods as local specialties, including barbecue (ribs and pulled pork), soul food (even the vegetables are cooked with pork), and fried chicken. Of course we could find a Chinese restaurant, but what's the point of going to Memphis for that? Can anyone recommend restaurants where we can get good local food, at reasonable prices, that isn't fried or based on pork? If not restaurants, maybe there are local specialties that we can look for on menus. Thanks.

Hi, I've just booked to visit Memphis in April 2013.Is there any special events going on in April.I'm keen to do all the touristy bits but are there any places to visit that's unusual. Also can anyone confirm that you can visit such tourist places by foot or is there a distance between such places. Thank's.

I am going to be staying in downtown Memphis. I plan on going to the Delta Fair located at 7777 Walnut Grove Road for one day only. To rent a car costs53. I do not see local transport that would take me there at the time in which I want to go. Approximately, how much would a cab cost?

can anyone recomend a list of great bars and live music venues on Beale St thanks Jeff....

Elvis restaurants that still serve his favourite food and other interesting things to do in Memphis thanks Jeff....

I am taking my daughter to Rhodes College for a campus visit on March 1. she will spend one night in the dorms & I will be alone. I have heard that some areas of Memphis are not safe for a woman to go out in alone. we are thinking of the HIlton Memphis, because of the price ($85/night with free parking). is this in a safe area? does anyone have any other suggestions for a hotel? we are on somewhat of a budget...this is the first of multiple college visits we will be going on this year.

In mid October (2012) I will be in Memphis with a group of about 40 people, mostly seniors. Does anyone have any recommendations that might fall into the100 to120 range? We would also need to rent meeting room space and a decent restaurant.

Hi: We will be coming to Memphis for an event at the civic center in Jan. We are looking for a motel, but do not know areas to stay away from. Can someone please tell me some places that are not safe at night? Any motels to stay away from would be helpful to. Thanks in advance!

I have business in the area of the I-55 Memphis Welcome Center. How safe is that area? Thanks for your help!

What is the traffic like in the downtown area? We will be visiting next week but staying at a motel outside of the downtown area. I know parking is bad and we will just chalk that up to the area. We will definitely be tourists but are there a few regular places to eat downtown? Maybe one that is not BBQ? I love it but don't want to eat it for 3 days!! lol Trying to decide about walking downtown area to see statues or take the trolley tour one morning. Any suggestions? Have all the other tourist sites planned.

We are planning a trip to the Memphis area July 7, how is the flooding cleanup going? Wanted to hit Mud Island and Graceland. Please give me an update, Thanks!

We will be traveling to and through Memphis on May 17. Are there any bad road conditions we should be aware of?

Will be bringing a group of seniors to Memphis in June. After as city tour in the morning we will be on the river in the p.m. need a place close to riverside Dr that about 40 prople can eat quickly in order to meet boat schedule. Any buffets , caferterias, etc close? Thanks for any help

The family will be visiting Memphis in June. What is there to do in Memphis? What attractions would the teenagers like? How hot does it get during the June months?

I will be going to the Beale Street Music Festival at the end of April. This is kind of a last minute trip and all of the affordable hotels downtown are booked. I would be willing to spend up to120.00 per night. Any suggestions on hotels close to downtown/Riverside Dr. We will have our own car but do not want to spend all of our money on parking so the closer the better. Thanks!!

Visiting Memphis in April, am very interested in a country western bar where I won't be IMMEDIATELY pegged as a yankee! Any suggestions?

Does the trolly in downtown(Beale Street area) run 24/7? or what is the schedule,especially for weekends?

Hi. We will be in Memphis for a few days this summer doing the Graceland thing etc. We are currently researching hotels. Can anyone give us any advice on areas / hotels to avoid or that are good and also any info on taxi costs in the city. Any advice welcome. Thanks in advance.

Hi. Wea re travelling next year to Memphis and want to go down to Nashville for a few days. Is Greyhound the best way to go as I dont think the train is even an option, or is it? Is the Greyhound and stations safe to use? Any ideas or comments appreciated. Thanks, Darren

how late do they serve liquor on beal st.

does anyone have any suggestions as to where to go for a Sunday Brunch Buffet?

We are coming in by car. Where can we park? Cost? Free?

Can you direct us to a non expensive but safe hotel around West Memphis old RIver Road area. And what about something that someone should not miss seeing while in the Area.

My family will be in Memphis from a Sunday afternoon til Tuesday morning. What are some good places to go and some places to eat. I have a 14 and a 15 year old. So far I have considered Mud Island, Riverboat Cruise, Gibson Guitar factory, carrige ride and Hard Rock Cafe. Any information would be helpful. We are staying a Springhill Suites.

im visiting memphis for the first time in october this year, it will be myself and my daughter traveling to visiting graceland, im worried because we are staying at la quinta inn, im told its 10 miles from memphis and 16 miles from graceland, is this going to be very expensive for us to travel by cab or is there bus routes available?

Is the area where Christian Brothers University located safe? I just might be staying there this summer and want to make sure it isn't a bad area of town. Thanks!