Mud Island River Park

Walk the whole Mississippi River!

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The Mississippi is the second longest river in the world, but in Memphis, Tennessee you can see it all in one short afternoon.

The River Walk is a 5-block long replica of the lower Mississippi river, from Cairo, IL, to New Orleans, LA. Each 30" stride is equivalent to one mile on the actual river. Along your journey, you'll revisit historical events and learn about geographical transformations.

The "1,000" mile journey concludes at the Gulf of Mexico, a one acre enclosure that holds 1.3 million gallons of water. There, visitors can enjoy a leisurely pedal boat ride around the Gulf area with the Memphis skyline in the background.

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  • Website Mud Island
  • Address 125 North Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee, United States
  • Cost $8 adults
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