# Memphis — Family Travel Destinations

The Home of Blues, Barbecue, and Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll, featuring transformative riverfront parks and rich cultural heritage.

## 1 Destinations in Memphis

- **[Tom Lee Park](https://outline.travel/destinations/memphis/tom-lee-park/)** (sight): Tom Lee Park's transformative $61 million redesign reconnected Memphis to the Mississippi River in spectacular fashion. Reopened in September 2023, this 31-acre riverfront park now features over 1,000 new trees, the massive 16,000-square-foot Sunset Canopy dedicated to Tyre Nichols, and the River Play playground with its giant animal sculptures. As a world-class civic commons, it combines ecological restoration with active recreation—from fitness classes under the canopy to kids cooling off in the AutoZone Plaza misting fountains. With 800,000 annual visitors, it has become Memphis's signature gathering place for families and the community.

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