At the same exit, 40 and Sycamore view, go right instead of left. It'll be on your left at the first light.
There is a raging debate for those new to Memphis regarding best BBQ: half stack at Applebee's or the McRib. While you are down, be sure to walk from downtown to Graceland, just like in that song. It's a short trip. No matter where you are, if you see a trolly line, just wait. It'll be along shortly to take you wherever.
New englanders are the most disrespectful drivers I've ever been around. Despite that, if cars and driving weren't 90 percent of my reason to live, I'd love to live there. It's June and I don't know if it ever broke 80, and the breeze felt great, like a woman playing with your sack while giving you a beej.
Over my years there, I found the key to driving in New England was that other cars were going to expect me to be aggressive and as long as I made those moves, things were smooth. But if I hesitated or tried to yield to others, everything got messed up.
It's really not that bad. Stay within the permitter of the People Mover and you'll be in good shape. Tons of bars, casinos and restaurants.
If you happen to be in Ann Arbor I have a great recommendation. Detroit - I don't have anything super special to recommend but there are some good places. A lot of people like Roast for finer dining - I thought it was just OK. At least give it a look if you want to go that route. Slows BBQ is locally famous. But it's Detroit. Heard good things about London Chop House but haven't been.
Heading to Memphis the first weekend in December for the Marathon. I'm looking at hotels and have given up on staying anywhere near downtown. Any recommendations as far as what other area would be best as far as driving in, neighborhood, etc.? I'm currently looking at Southhaven, Olive Branch, Germantown, and whatever you call the area where Poplar intersects 240. It's been a long time since I actually stayed in Memphis.
