Big River Crossing, Memphis

#139 among attractions in Memphis

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Big River Crossing is a place located in Memphis (Tennessee state) and belongs to the category of bridge.

It is situated at an altitude of 302 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 35°7'44"N latitude and 90°4'31"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Big River Crossing is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Memphis Central Station (train, 24 min walk), Central Station (tram, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Harahan Bridge (bridge, 1 min walk), Church of the River (church, 6 min walk), Frisco Bridge (bridge, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 35°7'44"N, 90°4'31"W

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Big River Crossing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Civil Rights Museum, Blues Hall of Fame, Tom Lee Park, Metal Museum.

1.1 miE
History of the racial equality movement
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis
28 min walk • The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee; its exhibits trace the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present.
1 miNE
Modern exhibits on blues music
Blues Hall of Fame, Memphis
27 min walk • The Blues Hall of Fame is a music museum located at 421 S. Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Initially, the "Blues Hall of Fame" was not a physical building, but a listing of people who have significantly contributed to blues music.
0.7 miNE
Park
Tom Lee Park, Memphis
20 min walk • Tom Lee Park is a city park located to the immediate west of downtown Memphis, Tennessee, overlooking the Mississippi River. Encompassing about 30 acres parallel to the Mississippi River for about one mile, it offers panoramic views of the Mississippi River and the shores of Arkansas on the opposite side.
~1930 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Metal Museum, Memphis
10 min walk • The National Ornamental Metal Museum, now called the Metal Museum, is a museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by artist-blacksmith James Wallace, the museum is devoted to exhibitions of metalwork and public programs featuring metalsmiths.
~1150 ftSE
Church
Church of the River, Memphis
6 min walk • The Church of the River, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association, a liberal religious tradition. Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
1.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis
38 min walk • The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, located in Memphis, Tennessee, honors Memphis musicians for their lifetime achievements in music. The induction ceremony and concert is held each year in Memphis. Since its establishment in 2012, the Hall of Fame has inducted more than 48 individuals or groups.
1.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Shopping centre
Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, Memphis
38 min walk • The Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art is located at 119 South Main Street at the intersection of Gayoso Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum was opened in 1998 as the Peabody Place Museum and in January 2007 it received its present name.
1.4 miNE
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis
35 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre, a 2,308-seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Main and Beale streets.
1.5 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
The Cotton Museum, Memphis
40 min walk • The Cotton Museum, located in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. is an historical and cultural museum that opened in March 2006 on the former trading floor of the Memphis Cotton Exchange at 65 Union Avenue in downtown Memphis.
1 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Memphis Railroad and Trolley Museum, Memphis
25 min walk • The Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum is located at 545 South Main Street on the ground floor of the Central Station in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The museum is dedicated to document the local history of Railroad and the Memphis Trolleys. The museum provides static exhibits as well as video documentation and railroad model dioramas.
~50 ftSW
Bridge
Harahan Bridge, Memphis
1 min walk • The Harahan Bridge is a cantilevered through truss bridge that carries two rail lines and a pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Big River Crossing?

Nearby attractions include Harahan Bridge, Memphis (1 min walk), Church of the River, Memphis (6 min walk), Frisco Bridge, Memphis (7 min walk), Metal Museum, Memphis (10 min walk).

How to get to Big River Crossing by public transport?

The nearest stations to Big River Crossing:

Train

Memphis Central Station (24 min walk)

Tram

Central Station • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (24 min walk)
Butler • Lines: MATA Trolley Main Street Line, MATA Trolley Riverfront Loop (26 min walk)