Places to see in West Tennessee

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Hope You Visit West Tennessee

We would love for you to visit us here in West Tennessee. We have beautiful parks, mouth watering foodhunting, fishing, and fabulous colleges. Consider enjoying some Southern Hospitality.

There are some interesting and famous folks that came from this part of the world, I think you probably have heard of a few of them. Take a trip down memory lane at the International Rock-a-billy Hall of Fame in Jackson. Or, you can tour Elvis's home, Graceland in Memphis. See a lake that was formed by an earthquake. (Reelfoot Lake) or Ride down the Tennessee River, you could just go fishin'.

Whatever your plans, there is plenty to do, and we don't mind sharing... we hope to see you soon. I have tried to link you up to each of their official sites so you may find out more detailed information, so look for the "blue" links...

West Tennessee stuff on Amazon

More about Casey Jones, Carl Perkins and more...
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Memphis's Pyramid - Must see poster

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Beale Street items on Amazon

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Sun Records

Check out my favorite songs! I've handpicked these MP3s from Amazon. Take a listen. If you like, you can click to buy them on Amazon.

Tennessee Parks on Amazon

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Items about Tennessee on eBay

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Outside the Rock-a-billy Hall of Fame in Jackson 

Neverending Noise at the Rock-a-billy Hall of Fame 

Inside the Rock-a-billy Hall of Fame 

Reviews from Yelp

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 38122

Memphis Zoo (Memphis)  
"Great Zoo!" more
Memphis Redbirds Baseball (Memphis)  
"Right in the middle of downtown, near FedEx arena, Caught my first foul ball here. They are the minor league team for the Cardinales, and I love the Cards A..." more
Shelby Farms (Memphis)  
"Shelby Farms Dog Park: BEST in the county. Bring water, Scooby snacks and make sure you go potty before the trip - no human latrines." more
Woodland Discovery Playground at Shelby Farms (Memphis)  
"I'm not sure who has more fun when we go here, me or my son. I love the different play areas. There is something for everyone. Sand, slides, swings, ropes,..." more
Lichterman Nature Center (Memphis)  
"I had a buy one get one free admission to the Lichterman Nature Center, so I decided to take my son for a visit. You enter through the visitors center..." more
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Reviews from Yelp

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 38126

Memphis Zoo (Memphis)  
"Great Zoo!" more
Memphis Redbirds Baseball (Memphis)  
"Right in the middle of downtown, near FedEx arena, Caught my first foul ball here. They are the minor league team for the Cardinales, and I love the Cards A..." more
Mississippi Greenbelt Park (Memphis)  
"The Chippewa called it the big river and the name stuck. Minnesota to Louisiana is over 2,000 miles. The water spills into 30 states." more
City of Memphis Dog Park (Memphis)  
"Stax and Roscoe are in dog heaven!" more
Edwin Watts Golf (Memphis)  
"I once referred to Sephora as the Busch Gardens for adult women. Well, if that's the case, Edwin Watts is the Disney Land for grown men. Grown men who..." more
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West Tennessee has Fantastic Colleges

If you are trying to decide where to go to college or send you child to college, give us some consideration. We have some wonderful colleges here in West Tennessee. From Memphis, if you are looking for the big city scene, to small towns, for a quieter more relaxed learning environment. We have a variety of colleges to fit your needs. Check out my lens on Colleges in West Tennessee.

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    birdlarry00 Feb 14, 2012 @ 11:46 am | delete
    I have been thinking about visiting West Tennessee because my sister just moved out to Nashville and I've never been to the South before! It seems like a great opportunity. What recommendations do you have for hotels? I'm trying to stay somewhere nice, but also want something affordable. It seems like a hard compromise in some places, so I'm trying to get a feel for Tennessee...
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    ElizaWinters Jan 12, 2012 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    I would love to come and visit here. I love the style here. I would definitely love to get some of their streetwear . I have only been once before and I cannot wait to go back.
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    leslielove2 Dec 16, 2011 @ 1:52 pm | delete
    Hey Gary. I hear you on the Memphis game! With the shortened season and the Grizzlies come off a hot off-season they could be really fun to watch this season. The Magic are pretty intriguing to, what with Howard being involved in trade discussions all over the places. If you want to look for, vacation rental homes Orlando FL, I might suggest that site. I don't know about Tennessee hotels though, sorry.
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    ElizaWinters Sep 30, 2011 @ 9:52 am | delete
    This looks like a really fun place to visit. Are there any travel guides that you would suggest in getting for more information? Thanks!

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    garyneal Jul 8, 2011 @ 10:28 am | delete
    I agree with Jack Darrrington below. I wouldn't normally think about visiting Tennessee, but I think I'm going to next NBA season. I want to see a Memphis Grizzlies game next season. And I think, while I'm back east, I'll go to Orlando and see a Magic game too. Do you know any place where I could find Memphis hotels and Orlando hotels
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    Jack Darrington May 26, 2011 @ 10:31 am | delete
    You've got some interesting ideas here that I may have to try out. When you think of going on vacation you don't automatically think of going to West Tennessee, but you've outlined some great looking activities here. My question is whether your vacation hotels are reasonably priced or not. That really is the determining factor here.
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    cgfluid Apr 23, 2011 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    It's great to get an idea of what you're going to do when you're traveling, before you actually are there. We were trying to plan a trip to the Florida, Boca Raton area, heard good things about the area but had no idea what to do. We have since found Boca Magazine, great restaurant and dining guide for the area and overall travel guide, check it out if you're going down that way. http://bocamag.com
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    ChrisDay Apr 23, 2011 @ 2:49 am | delete
    In our very rare and rushed visits to the States, we have seen some of these great places.
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    Gramjen Mar 9, 2011 @ 4:42 pm | delete
    Thanks for the fantastic information on all the wonderful places to visit in West Tennessee. I had been looking at hotels in tbilisi georgia but this looks like a great consideration for spring break or summer road trip where people can travel from one site to another with ease. There is little more enjoyable than kicking back to some music while driving down an open highway headed for some fun.
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    Lilia Feb 14, 2011 @ 10:56 am | delete
    I was down there, and stayed in the best Cooperstown lodging!
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    MarinaKuperman Aug 27, 2009 @ 11:39 am | delete
    I spent some time in Memphis and just fell in love with it! I was surprised to find all I did there! The music, the pyramid the main street and of course graceland!
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    SherryHolderHunt Mar 31, 2009 @ 11:22 am | delete
    Thanks Moonman!
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    3dMooNMaN Mar 31, 2009 @ 10:53 am | delete
    Had to stop by and roll this lens ! Some of the artist are world travers ! Great Job on your lens Sherry ! <<<<
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    K_Linda Jan 11, 2009 @ 8:19 am | delete
    Nice, very informative lens. Silly me, I never considered Tennessee a destination other than Nashville. I see there is lots of interest in West Tennessee. 5*'s.
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    LaraineRose Jan 10, 2009 @ 5:06 am | delete
    Caught your cast tonight. WOW what an extensive lens. We've never been down to your neck of the woods. This year weddings, etc.etc .. but maybe next year. Love traveling and you've shown me that there is a lot to do and see in Tennessee. 5*s

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