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Big River Crossing

A mile-long walkway across the Mississippi on a railroad bridge, into Arkansas and back, lit up at night.

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Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki · CC BY 3.0
Open
Daily, early morning to late evening
Price
Free
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
Big River Crossing, 1 Virginia Ave W, Memphis, TN 38103Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
At the south end of downtown's riverfront, by car or a 15-minute walk from Beale Street.

Why Go

Opened in 2016 alongside the working Harahan railroad bridge, it's the longest public walkway across the Mississippi. Freight trains rumble past a few feet away, and LED lights run along the bridge after dark.

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