Wednesday - April 22, 2024 (Daily Diary Synopsis)
We had a six hour drive from Chattanooga to Memphis where we planned to meet up with Marilyn and Peter for dinner at the pyramid.
We got to Graceland Hotel Guesthouse about 4:30 pm and checked in, freshened up, and headed to the Memphis Pyramid.
Did You Know? - The Memphis Pyramid, formerly known as the Great American Pyramid and the Pyramid Arena, and colloquially known as the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid is a pyramid-shaped building located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States, at the bank of the Mississippi River.
Built in 1991 as a 20,142-seat arena, the facility was owned and operated jointly by the city of Memphis and Shelby County; Shelby County sold its share to Memphis in April 2009.
Its structure plays on the city's namesake in Egypt, which is known for its ancient pyramids. It is 321 feet (98 m) (about 32 stories) tall and has base sides of 591 feet (180 m); it is by some measures the tenth-tallest pyramid in the world.
A rather imposing structure
We did not know what to expect!
Zack was amazed, he got the first picture.
Step onto the country's tallest free-standing elevator and journey 300 feet in the air to take in the sights of Memphis, Tennessee.
The store had its own lake!
It was complete with live alligators.
We looked for the elevator.
It was right behind us!
The store was enormous!
All decorated up!
Now we go up, up and away!
The restaurant overlooked the Tennessee River.
The menu was quite interesting.
Ahhhhhhh!
The bar was decorated nicely.
All sorts of game were hanging from the ceiling.
Saying goodnight and good bye!
Cheyenne was showing us his best side.
Good night!
We drove back to the hotel which was about 6 miles away!
