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Mud Island River Park. 1,085 reviews. #35 of 249 things to do in Memphis. Parks. Open now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Island containing a 52-acre park that is home to the River Walk and the Mississippi River Museum accessible only by a footbridge.
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Mud Island Park. Visitors can take in memorable views of the Mississippi River and the Memphis skyline at Mud Island Park and during the half-mile walk across the Skybridge to enter the park. Mud Island is undergoing construction. While some features are closed, there’s still lots to enjoy.
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Mud Island was formed more than 100 years ago when sand, gravel, and of course mud piled up in front of the Memphis harbor. There is one theory that a warship named the USS Amphritrite got stuck there for two years causing a greater pile up around its stern. Others believe that the island was simply formed by the ebb and flow of the river. In the 1...
One of the highlights of Mud Island is The Riverwalk. It's a concrete model of the lower Mississippi River, and it's designed for you to walk along (at some points you can get inside it because the water is wide enough!) You'll see how the body of water flows for 954 miles. The river passes through 20 cities and watersheds, all highlighted on the m...
Beneath the Memphis City Skyline is the Mud Island Amphitheater. This 5,000-seat, open-air theater, has attracted the biggest names in music. In the 1980s the Beach Boys were regulars. In 2018 Alison Krauss made an appearance. Nora Jones, Widespread Panic, Journey, the Alabama Shakes, they've all played here. Events occur in the summer. You can buy...
There's a café inside the museum where you can get reasonably priced sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Near the paddle boat area there is also a park where you can bring your own picnic or grill. For a more formal dining experience head to nearby Harbor Town. Tugs is a family-friendly restaurant that serves local craft beer with great sunset views. O...
Regardless of why you're going to the island, part of the fun is getting there. The park is officially part of Memphis, located 1.2 miles from the coast of downtown. You can get to Mud Island by taking a walk on the footbridge (located at 125 N. Front Street) or riding the monorail over the Mississippi river. Both options afford stunning views of t...
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Mar 26, 2024 · Mud Island River Park, nestled along the vibrant Mississippi River in Memphis, transcends its role as a picturesque landscape and historical haven by seamlessly integrating a calendar of dynamic events and entertainment.
Mud Island River Park. 1,085 reviews. #35 of 249 things to do in Memphis. Parks. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Island containing a 52-acre park that is home to the River Walk and the Mississippi River Museum accessible only by a footbridge.
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Mud Island is a small peninsula in Memphis, Tennessee. [1] It is bordered by the Mississippi River to the west and the Wolf River and Harbor Town to the east. Mud Island River Park is within the Memphis city limits, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the coast of downtown.
Things to do in Memphis. Mud Island River Park. 1,084 reviews. #35 of 233 things to do in Memphis. Parks. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Island containing a 52-acre park that is home to the River Walk and the Mississippi River Museum accessible only by a footbridge. Duration: 2-3 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
