The port of Memphis is an active port in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It is located on the island of the President, which is a Peninsula. It is the second largest inland port on the shallow part of the Mississippi River, and the 4th largest inland port in the United States. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Chickasaw Indian tribe lived here. The city was named after the ancient capital of Egypt, which is located on the Nile river. Memphis is known for its outstanding musicians and singers, primarily in the directions of Blues, rock and roll, crank and country, and a favorite tourist attraction is the Graceland Estate, where Elvis Presley lived. This estate became the second most visited place in the country after the White House in Washington. Many interesting festivals, festivals, exhibitions, and music events take place in Memphis in May and June.
The Mississippi River Park and Museum are located near the port.
It is located on mud Island, aka Festival island. This is a three-quarter-mile model of the Mississippi River, showing the course of the Mississippi all the way from Cairo, Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico. In the smaller Bay, visitors can jump on a pedal boat and relax on the water while enjoying views of the Memphis skyline. The model is part of the Mississippi River Museum, the Central attraction of this family Park, with its beautiful galleries and a reproduction of an 1870 steamboat. It is also home to the Mississippi River Park, a popular tourist destination with Hiking and Cycling trails, pedal boat rentals, and a 5,000-seat amphitheater with numerous summer concerts.
The best way to get to/from Port Memphis is to book a transfer from Intui. On the site, all prices are final, with no hidden fees. When ordering an individual transfer, you will be met by a driver with a sign, will help with your luggage, and will take you to the hotel door.
