Memphis' Best Photo Spots

The original Peabody was built in 1869 and the new, current Italian Renaissance-style building was erected in 1925, one block away. Although famous people have passed through the front door, the hotel celebrities since 1930 are a group of ducks in the lobby fountain. The ducks are guided from their luxury rooftop quarters to the fountain every day at 11 AM where they frolic until 5 PM before being led ba...

Elmwood was set up during the Rural Cemetery Movement of the mid 1800s (1852 to be exact) and was intended to be a park for the living and the dead where families could gather. Over the years more than 85,000 people have been buried in the 80 acres of the cemetery. Interesting fact: Elmwood actually got its name when it was randomly selected by a drawing out of a hat.

Silky O'Sullivan's isn't your average watering hole - this one is famous for its roof-climbing goats. Don't fret - these goats are spoiled more than most humans - there's even a spiraling "goat tower" that allows these cloven-hoofed animals climb to their heart's content. (Photo by Jimmy Olsen)

This little peninsula is a riverfront amusement park. The attractions include the Riverwalk, the Mud Island Amphitheater, and the Mississippi River Museum. Open April through October, the River Park is a great way to cool off in the sweltering Tennessee summer climate. The Riverwalk is an outdoor to-scale miniature replica of the lower Mississippi River.

This man-made cave is a breath of fresh air in Memphis. To enter the cave, you must first walk through a hole in a concrete tree stump sculpture. The grotto is lined with crystals and semi-precious stones, a glittery tribute to Christianity built by in the 1930s by true believer, Dionicio Rodriguez.

Opened by Sam Phillips in 1950, Sun Studio has witnessed many earth-shattering changes in music. This small building is the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and legendary performers have graced its rooms. Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, BB King, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison are some of the most famous singers who got their start at Sun Studio.

The Great American Pyramid was built as a sports and entertainment arena although it is now used as a type of mall - complete with a Bass Pro Shops megastore, hotel, restaurants, a bowling alley, an archery range, and an observation deck. The pyramid is also the home of the tallest free-standing elevator in America - a glass and steel structure that slowly ascends up into the apex of the structure.

Beale Street is the most visited place in Tennessee - a fashionable thoroughfare in downtown Memphis. Like any respectable southern city, Beale Street holds plenty of events during the year. Free street entertainment includes the Wine Race, riverboat dockings, the Southern Hot Wing Festival, and the Rajun Cajun Crawfish Hospital.

Even though the Civil Rights movement's most famous moments were in the 1960s, it's a movement that has been in process since the 17th century. This museum (built around the Lorraine Motel where MLK was assassinated) focuses on the history of Civil Rights for the past few hundred years.

Outside of the World Overcomers Outreach Ministries Church, a smaller, yet still large, version of the Statue of Liberty stands with a few differences from her New York big sister. This Memphis lady holds a big cross up high, warding off demons like an expert exorcist. She also wears a crown of gold and sheds a single tear - supposedly the artist's way of stating that God is not pleased with America righ...

One of the few museums in the world dedicated only to soul music, the Stax Museum was established in 2003 - but its roots go back to the '50s when it was a recording studio. Stax Records closed in the '70s and the studio went through several transition periods before becoming a museum which celebrates revolutionary artists such as Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, and Aretha Franklin. (Photo by Jimmy Olsen)

No visit to Memphis is complete without a tour to Graceland, Elvis Presley's 13-acre estate. Now located on 200,000 square feet, this entertainment amusement complex features museums, gift shops, and restaurants. Budget for this outing accordingly; tickets for America's second most-visited home after the White House don't run cheap.