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I've lived in Memphis for quite a while now. I had never taken one of the Mississippi River Boat Rides, until last week. We had some out-of-town guests and decided to go on one of the sightseeing cruises.

I highly recommend the ride. I learned new things about Memphis. Actually some very interesting history is shared on the tour. You wouldn't believe how much stuff is hidden in the mud of the Mississippi! I got to see the river in a way you can only see on a boat. Also it was surprisingly cool on a June afternoon ride. The breezes keep the decks quite comfortable.

Picture I took on the river. Memphis skyline with the Pyramid in the middle and the Hernando-Desoto Bridge on the left.

Planning for a Memphis Riverboat Ride

• Sightseeing cruises run daily at 2:30 pm. (Get there by 2 to buy your tickets. Ride returns at 4)
• Buy tickets there or in advance. (Buy in advance for a large group)
• Buy drinks and snacks on the ride.
• There are bathrooms on board.
• Kids are welcome. There are railings along the sides.
• Dinner cruises & special event cruises also available.
• Location is on Riverside Drive (near Monroe and Union). You park in the steep cobblestone lot.
• Memphis Riverboats Web Site

Ideas for Activities Before/After Your Memphis Riverboat Ride

• Mud Island is directly across from the river boats. Get there earlier in the day and take a tour through the walking size replica of the Mississippi River.
• Peabody Ducks walk in and out of the hotel lobby each day at 10am and 5pm. Visit before or after your ride.
• Ride the Ducks - Memphis Ducks Tours is another sightseeing service in Downtown Memphis that gets rave reviews.
• So Many Choices Downtown Memphis - Official site of Memphis Tourism. Beale Street, Civil Rights Museum, Rock & Soul Museum, Sun Studio, Peabody Place...

Photos from my Memphis Riverboat Ride

View of the cobblestone parking lot you start out from.

Some of the homes with a Mississippi River view.

Another view of the Hernando-Desoto bridge...what the locals call the ‘new bridge'. It's I-40 going over the river.

On the opposite side is what the locals call the ‘old bridge'. This is I-55 going over the river. There are actually 3 bridges here. One for cars and two for trains. Trains still cross many times a day.

Gotta show a picture of the paddle on the boat!

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