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One of the most storied hotels of the South, Peabody Hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places and is located approximately two blocks from legendary Beale Street and 12 miles from Memphis International Airport. The National Civil Rights Museum and Mud Island are two miles away, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame is three miles away, and Graceland is 13 miles from the hotel. The 14-story Memphis landmark has been an institution in town since 1925. A social and business hub, the Peabody is the site of debutante balls and charitable events. Hotel amenities include the four onsite restaurants, ranging from deli style to fine dining at Chez Philippe, a four-star restaurant. The hotel's Athletic Club features an indoor pool, a weight room, treadmills, bicycles, a sauna, Jacuzzi, and tanning facilities. There is a full-service spa and salon on site for massages, aromatherapy, hair styling, manicures, pedicures, and facials. The hotel also offers a business center. The Peabody is the site of the world-famous ducks, who spend part of every day swimming in the Grand Lobby fountain. The mallards are raised by a local farmer and friend of the hotel. They live in the lavish Duck Palace on the Plantation Roof. Every day at 11am, they are led by the Duckmaster down the elevator to the Italian Travertine marble fountain in the Grand Lobby. Red carpet is unrolled and the ducks march through crowds of admiring spectators to the tunes of John Philip Sousa. The fanfare is repeated at 5pm when the ducks retire to their rooftop palace. All rooms feature antique-style furniture, sitting areas with tables and two armchairs, wireless Internet access, two telephones, minibars, irons and ironing boards, and hairdryers. Valet Parking is available at 21.00 per day and Garage Parking available at 16.00 per day.
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Peabody Hotel Property Information:
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Rooms:
464
Floors:
14
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- Free local calls
- Car rental desk
- Fitness facility
- Golf
- Swimming pool
- Wheel chair access
- Business center
- Dining
- Meeting room
- Nonsmoking
- Data port
- Free high speed internet
- First class
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Peabody Hotel Reservation Policies:
Check-In:
1600
Check-Out:
1100
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Memphis Events & Entertainment
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Elvis Tribute Week
August 10-16
A city wide, weeklong celebration of the music and life of Elvis Presley. Graceland hosts special events during this time, including the highlight, the Candlelight Vigil on August 15.
Arts in the Park
October 20-22
A three-day fine arts festival featuring more than 800 visual and performing artists in the Memphis Botanic Garden. Includes continuous music, dance and theatre and the artist market with 150+ national artists
Christmas at Graceland
November 24-January 8
Beale Street New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31
Everything that you might imagine Beale Street would be during the rest of the year culminates on New Year's Eve. Every restaurant on Beale Street brings forth its best, accompanied by live music of all types and varieties. Definitely a celebration to be present for.
Liberty Bowl Football Classic
December
One of Football's most tradition-rich Bowl games, which matches the champion of the Conference USA with the champion from the Mountain West Conference. The preceding week is filled with many activities.
Memphis Motorsports Park
901-358-7223
Located ten minutes from downtown Memphis, multipurpose motorsports complex featuring drag racing, road racing, and oval track competition. Special events include the NHRA Pennzoil Nationals in October.
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Memphis Destination Overview
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Put on your blue suede shoes and drop on in. Whether it is the strains of the Blues calling to your ears, the smell of old fashioned Southern barbecue calling to your nose, or the myriad sights that catch your eye, there is something unique about the city of Memphis. Visitors are welcomed to this heritage-rich city located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River with typical Southern hospitality. If you stay for a week or two, you may never want to go home. If it's music that you are interested in, you won't find any place with a richer heritage.
Birthplace of both rock 'n roll and the blues, Memphis lays greater claim to shaping the music of the 20th century than any other city in the nation. Memphis is home to blues notables such as B.B. King and the late W.C. Handy, as well as rock 'n roll pioneer Elvis Presley. Visitors to Memphis can drop in and see the home of Handy, located on famous Beale Street.
From his humble home, now a museum dedicated to his life and career, you can take a short walk through the entire Beale Street Historic District. Various restaurants and nightclubs mix a bit of the old and new, serving the latest in both international and local cuisines, while live musicians often play music reminiscent of the great masters of the Blues. Whether you are a music buff or not, no visit to Memphis would be complete without a visit to Graceland, the home of the late Elvis Presley, otherwise known as "The King". While it is filled with memorabilia from his career, Graceland also houses items from Elvis' personal life, including his famous pink Cadillac and his personal jet. If your trip to Memphis includes some of the smaller members of your family, perhaps entertainment that is a little more active might be in order.
If that's the case, don't forget to check out such sites as Libertyland, the Memphis Zoo, and the Children's Museum of Memphis. Visitors to Libertyland can take a roller coaster ride such as the Kamikaze, or less daring rides such as the Sea Dragon or Log Flume. The Memphis Zoo offers visitors the chance to see hundreds of species represented by several thousand animals, while the Children's Museum is focused entirely at entertaining and educating young minds. Memphis also offers visitors the chance to delve into its rich cultural heritage. One can take a ride down the Mississippi River on a beautifully restored paddlewheel riverboat, tour early 19th century homes, or explore one of several museums.
Visitors can relax by taking a stroll through the beautiful Memphis Botanic Gardens, then learn a little about the history of our country in the National Civil Rights Museum. After a day of being out on the town, browsing through museums, or taking in the picturesque countryside nearby, a visit to the Beale Street Historic District or the Overton Square Entertainment District is probably in order. Relax and enjoy an incredible meal and take in a live music or comedy performance, then browse through the amazing array of stores, shops, and boutiques present at both locations. As you can see, the city of Memphis offers a little of something for everyone.
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